Petme · United States

Cat sitters near me

Cats stress less at home. Petme drop-ins + house sitting in your place. 0% owner fee, up to 5% cashback, $20,000 vet protection.

Cats are not small dogs. They do better in their own home with their own litter box, food bowl, and window perch than in a boarding facility. Petme cat sitters come to you: drop-in visits twice a day for short trips, full overnight house sitting for cruises and longer travel. Pick your city below to see local sitters and pricing.

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Why Petme

Why US cat owners pick Petme over Rover and Wag

Cat sitting has different economics than dog sitting: shorter visits, more visits per day, longer trip durations (5 to 14 nights is the norm for cruise + LATAM travel). The 0% owner fee + 5% cashback combo compounds faster on cat sitting than almost any other Petme service.

0% service fee for pet owners

Rover and Wag stack a 5% to 11% service fee on top of the sitter's rate at checkout. Petme stacks 0%. On a $325 5-night booking, that's $35 to $50 you keep in your pocket, every booking.

$20,000 vet protection, included

Every Petme booking automatically includes up to $20,000 in vet expenses if something happens during the stay. No deductible. No upcharge. No upgrade tier. Petme coordinates with the clinic directly from inside the app.

Up to 5% cashback, automatic

When a booking completes, up to 5% lands in your Petme balance instantly. Use it toward the next booking. No expiry, no minimum, no opt-in. Rakuten-style economics applied to your pet's second home.

Verified, background-checked sitters

Every Petme sitter passes identity verification with a government ID plus a background check before going live. Reviews are open and unfiltered. New-sitter status is tagged so you can see who is established.

Same sitter, every booking

Search and rebook the same sitter directly. No matchmaking churn, no rotating strangers. Most Petme owners settle on one preferred sitter after 2 to 3 bookings and stick with them for years.

Transparent pricing, no surprises

The price you see is the price you pay. No checkout-time service fee, no extra-pet fee, no "premium support" upsell. Add-ons (extra walk, late pickup, additional pet) charge 0% owner fee too.

Side-by-side

Petme vs Rover and Wag for cat owners

Rover and Wag
Pet owners pay a 5 to 11% service fee on top of every booking.
No cashback. Repeat bookings cost the same as the first.
Vet protection often capped at $1,000 to $5,000, with deductibles and upsells.
Matchmaking rotates through whoever is available. Same-sitter rebooking is harder.
Sitter keeps roughly 80% of the booking (Rover) or even less on Wag.
Petme
Pet owners pay 0%. The sitter sets the rate, you pay only that rate.
Up to 5% cashback on every completed booking, paid into your Petme balance instantly.
$20,000 vet protection per booking. No deductible. No upcharge. Automatic.
Search and rebook the same sitter directly. Most owners stick with one preferred sitter after 2 to 3 bookings.
Sitters keep up to 90% of every booking. Better economics, steadier supply through peak windows.

By city

Find a cat sitter in your city

Verified Petme cat-experienced sitters in these US metros. Each city page lists drop-in and house-sitting providers by neighborhood.

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Pet care services in your area

Pet Boarding

Pet Boarding

Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in your area

Dog Walking

Dog Walking

Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in your area

House Sitting

House Sitting

In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in your area

Drop-in Visits

Drop-in Visits

Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in your area

Doggy Daycare

Doggy Daycare

Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in your area

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Petme cat sitters near you

How is Petme different from Rover and Wag for cat sitting?
Petme charges cat owners 0% service fee (vs 5–11% on Rover and Wag), includes $20,000 in vet protection automatically, credits up to 5% cashback on every booking, and has dedicated cat-experienced sitters in every metro. Many platforms market dog-first; Petme treats cat sitting as a first-class service with its own sitter pool.
Is house sitting better than drop-ins for my cat?
Depends on the cat. For most cats, twice-daily drop-ins are sufficient and cheaper. For cats with separation anxiety, complex medical needs, or unusual routines, overnight house sitting (sitter stays at your place) is worth the premium. Mention your cat's temperament at the meet-and-greet.
Can my cat sitter give medication or insulin?
Many Petme cat sitters administer pills, eye drops, subcutaneous fluids, or insulin. Mention medical needs in the booking request; the sitter confirms comfort with the protocol before accepting. The $20,000 vet protection covers any in-stay medical incident.
Can sitters watch multi-cat households?
Yes. Many Petme cat sitters specialize in 2 to 4-cat households. Petme adds 0% owner fee on multi-cat add-ons. Mention each cat's feeding + medication needs in the booking notes.
How does cashback work for cat sitting?
Cat owners book longer trips (cruises, LATAM travel, business). The 5% cashback on a 10-night house-sitting booking is $50+ back into your balance. Compounds across the year.
Are Petme cat sitters background-checked?
Yes. Government-ID verification + background check on every sitter before profile goes live. Filter by "cat-experienced" to narrow further; many specialize in shy cats, multi-cat households, or insulin administration.
Which US cities does Petme cover for cats?
Miami today. Boston, Seattle, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles in the launch wave. Chicago, DC, Austin, Denver, Portland, Atlanta, Phoenix, San Diego, Houston, Dallas in 2026.
Can a cat sitter come during my cruise?
Yes. Twice-daily drop-in visits keep your cat fed, hydrated, and on routine while you're on a cruise. Common booking durations are 4 to 14 nights. Book 2 to 4 weeks ahead during cruise-season windows.

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From Petme owners

"Same sitter three years running. Olive knows her routine, her couch, her morning walk. I never went back to a kennel."

Maria R., Petme owner (3 years)

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0% owner fee. Up to 5% cashback. $20,000 vet protection on every visit and stay. Cats stress less at home. Pick your city above and book in the app.

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