Cat Sitting Jobs in Galway

Start cat sitting in Galway on your own hours

Short visits near Salthill and Knocknacarra are easy to fit between other plans. Cat visits in Galway run €14 to €22 per 20 to 30 minute visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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€14 to €22
per 20 to 30 minute visit in Galway
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
€20,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Galway

Galway has a mild, very wet, windy maritime climate that rarely freezes. Walkers who carry a raincoat and a towel, plan sheltered routes on the wettest days, and keep a steady schedule through the drizzle earn the repeat bookings that fair-weather walkers lose.

When demand peaks

Demand peaks over the summer holidays and the year-end break, plus the mid-term and bank-holiday weekends. Boarding and house sitting lead when owners travel; walking and drop-in visits carry the working week for commuters.

Know your Galway areas

Most cat bookings cluster Salthill to Renmore. Owners book the sitter who can reach them quickly for a daily visit, so the areas you list matter more than the distance you are willing to travel.

Rates in Galway

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Galway. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.

Drop-in cat visits

€14 to €22 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

€36 to €60 per night

Overnight boarding

€28 to €46 per night

Where demand is strongest

Galway areas that book the most

Galway is the most tourism-driven pet sitting market in Ireland. Summer demand spikes hard and weekend boarding rates climb with it; Salthill, Knocknacarra and Renmore lead the city.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Galway

Keep up to 90%

You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

Full schedule control

No assigned shifts and no minimum hours. Accept or decline each request and pause your profile whenever you need to.

Protection Plan for eligible vet costs

Owners booking through Petme have the Protection Plan, up to €20,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

Common questions

Cat Sitting Jobs in Galway

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Galway.

I want to book cat sitting in Galway, not work in it. Am I in the right place?
Depends which end you are at. To do cat sitting in Galway you set your rates here and decide which requests to accept. To have it done, search the owner side by your address and contact a sitter directly.
How much do cat sitters earn per visit in Galway?
Drop-in cat visits on Petme in Galway run €14 to €22 per 20 to 30 minute visit. You set your own rate per visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
What does a typical cat sitting visit involve?
A standard drop-in runs 20 to 30 minutes: feeding, fresh water, litter scooping, playtime, and a photo update to the owner in chat. Many Galway owners book one or two visits a day while they travel.
Can I set my own visit schedule in Galway?
Yes. You set your available hours and accept or decline each request. Morning and evening visit slots fill first, and you can stack several nearby visits around Salthill and Knocknacarra into one efficient round.
What protection do I get on cat sitting bookings?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to €20,000 for eligible vet costs for the cat in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply whether you sit in Salthill or Knocknacarra.
Where is cat sitting demand strongest in Galway?
Galway is the most tourism-driven pet sitting market in Ireland. Summer demand spikes hard and weekend boarding rates climb with it; Salthill, Knocknacarra and Renmore lead the city. Most cat owners book a sitter within their own neighborhood, so listing the areas you cover sharpens your visibility.
Is cat minding in Galway busier at any time of year?
Yes, around travel. Cat visits in Galway cluster over the summer holidays, the year-end break and the mid-term weekends, because a cat left at home needs someone calling in once or twice a day rather than a kennel. The rest of the year runs on owners away for a night or two, which is steadier and easier to fit around other work.
Nearby cities

Cat sitting jobs near Galway

Cover more than one patch. Each city page has its own local rates and demand notes.

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Start earning in Galway

Set your own rate. Protection Plan up to €20,000, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.

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House sitting jobs in Galway

Stay overnight in the owner home and keep cats in their own space. Set your own nightly rate.

Dog walking jobs in Galway

Get paid to walk dogs. Set your own routes and hours, keep up to 90% of every walk.

Cat sitters in Galway

See how owners find and book cat sitters on Petme. 0% owner fee, Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

Become a pet sitter in Galway

The full local guide for Galway: rates, verification, and how to start. Keep up to 90%.

Pet sitters in Galway for owners

See the owner side of the marketplace you would join: verified local sitters, 0% owner fee, and Protection Plan up to €20,000.

Dog grooming jobs in Galway

Groom for a living? Approved sitters with 6+ months of paid grooming can add it, set their own menu and post their work for owners nearby.