Trusted cat sitters in New York City

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Cat care services in New York City

Cat Boarding

Your cat stays overnight in a quiet NYC apartment with personal attention and cozy spots. No loud kennels, no cages — just calm, individualized care in the city that never sleeps.

In-Home Cat Sitting

A sitter stays in your NYC apartment while you travel. Your cat keeps their territory, their window perch, and their carefully calibrated city routine.

Drop-In Visits

A sitter visits to feed, clean the litter box, play, and provide companionship. Perfect for independent NYC cats who rule their apartment and prefer minimal disruption.

Available cat sitters in New York

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Cat-friendly neighborhoods in New York City

Where NYC cats rule their apartments and watch the city below

Upper West Side and Upper East Side

Classic Manhattan neighborhoods with pre-war co-ops, wide apartments, and a long tradition of urban cat ownership. Many sitters here have large apartments ideal for boarding and are experienced with pedigree breeds and senior cats.

Spacious pre-war apartments
Pedigree breed experience
Strong vet network

Park Slope and Brooklyn Heights

Leafy Brooklyn neighborhoods with brownstones and townhomes. A thriving community of cat owners who prioritize high-quality, home-based care. Sitters here often have outdoor gardens (safely enclosed) and extra space for boarding.

Brooklyn brownstones
Extra space for boarding
Garden access

Williamsburg and Astoria

Creative neighborhoods with a high density of young cat owners in apartments and lofts. Sitters here are experienced with rescue cats, multi-cat households, and cats with anxiety from urban noise.

Rescue cat experience
Multi-cat households
Noise anxiety management

Cat care tips for New York City

Keep your cat safe and enriched in NYC's unique urban environment

High-rise window safety

NYC apartments are often many floors up. Open windows and unsecured screens are a serious fall hazard known as 'high-rise syndrome.' Ensure all screens are tightly secured and sash windows are latched. Inform your sitter of any windows that must stay closed.

Urban noise enrichment

NYC is never quiet. Street noise, sirens, and construction can stress cats, especially in first-floor apartments. Provide white noise machines, high perches away from street-level noise, and puzzle feeders to keep your cat calm and engaged.

Harsh city winters

NYC winters bring freezing temperatures and drafty older buildings. Ensure your cat has warm sleeping spots away from exterior walls and windows, and ask your sitter to check for cold drafts, especially in pre-war apartments with older windows.

Summer heat in city apartments

NYC summer heat in apartments without central AC can be dangerous. Ensure window AC units are installed and running before your sitter arrives, and ask them to check temperatures during heatwaves, particularly in top-floor apartments.

Why Petme

Why NYC cat owners choose Petme

Stress-free cat care with real protection.

Verified cat sitters

Every NYC cat sitter is identity-verified, background-checked, and reviewed by real cat owners in your neighborhood.

Verified profiles

Home environment

Your cat stays in a calm apartment, not a stressful facility. No barking dogs, no cages. Just quiet, personal care in a familiar city setting.

Calm and quiet

$20,000 vet coverage

Every booking includes the Petme Protection Plan with up to $20,000 in vet coverage. NYC vet care is expensive — this matters.

Peace of mind, built in

Meet and greet first

Free meet-and-greet so your cat can approve their sitter before the first stay. Essential in NYC where cats are attuned to strangers.

Cat-approved

Frequently asked questions about cat sitters in New York

Everything you need to know before booking a cat sitter

How much does cat sitting cost in New York City?

Cat sitting in NYC typically ranges from $30 to $65 per night for boarding, $45 to $85 for in-home sitting, and $22 to $40 per drop-in visit. All bookings include $20,000 in vet coverage.

Can I find a cat sitter for my Manhattan apartment?

Yes. Petme has cat sitters across all five boroughs and nearby New Jersey communities. Most NYC cat sitters offer in-home visits so your cat stays in their own environment.

Are NYC cat sitters on Petme insured?

Yes. Every Petme booking includes up to $20,000 in veterinary coverage through the Petme Protection Plan.

Does Petme cover Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx?

Yes. Petme has cat sitters across all five boroughs including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, plus nearby Jersey City and Hoboken.

How do I find a cat sitter in my NYC neighborhood?

Download the Petme app, enter your NYC address, and browse verified cat sitters near you. Filter by service type, availability, and price range. All sitters have real reviews from local cat owners.

Cat sitting in New York City

New York City is home to more cats than almost any other city in the world. Apartment living makes cats the ideal NYC companion — low-maintenance, independent, and perfectly suited to the rhythms of city life. From the Upper West Side to Park Slope, Williamsburg to Astoria, NYC cat owners take exceptional care of their felines.

Petme connects NYC cat owners with local, verified sitters who offer boarding, in-home sitting, and drop-in visits. No booking fees, no kennels — just trusted neighbors who love cats and understand the specific demands of feline care in one of the world's most intense urban environments.

Whether your cat surveys Central Park from a fifth-floor window or rules a Brooklyn brownstone, Petme makes it easy to find someone who gets it: NYC cats need routine, territory, and a human who knows how to navigate the city while keeping your cat happy.

Sitters experienced with all cat breeds

Coverage across all five boroughs

Same-day booking available

Average sitter rating: 4.9 out of 5

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