Cat Sitting Jobs in Kilkenny

Your cat sitting side gig in Kilkenny

Cat sitting in Kilkenny fits neatly around study or another job. Cat visits in Kilkenny run €11 to €18 per 20 to 30 minute visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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€11 to €18
per 20 to 30 minute visit in Kilkenny
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 Kilkenny

Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny areas

Most cat bookings cluster High Street to Castle Road. 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 Kilkenny

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Drop-in cat visits

€11 to €18 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

€30 to €52 per night

Overnight boarding

€24 to €40 per night

Where demand is strongest

Kilkenny areas that book the most

Kilkenny is one of Ireland's most visited medieval cities and one of its under-built sitter markets. Festival weekends and weekend tourism create premium boarding opportunities.

High StreetJohn's BridgeCastle RoadFreshford RoadHebron RoadJohnswell Road
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Kilkenny

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 Kilkenny

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

How much do cat sitters earn per visit in Kilkenny?
Drop-in cat visits on Petme in Kilkenny run €11 to €18 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 Kilkenny owners book one or two visits a day while they travel.
Can I set my own visit schedule in Kilkenny?
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 High Street and John's Bridge 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 High Street or John's Bridge.
Where is cat sitting demand strongest in Kilkenny?
Kilkenny is one of Ireland's most visited medieval cities and one of its under-built sitter markets. Festival weekends and weekend tourism create premium boarding opportunities. Most cat owners book a sitter within their own neighborhood, so listing the areas you cover sharpens your visibility.
Is cat minding in Kilkenny busier at any time of year?
Yes, around travel. Cat visits in Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny

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

DublinCorkGalwayLimerickWaterfordDrogheda
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Start earning in Kilkenny

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 Kilkenny

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

Dog walking jobs in Kilkenny

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

Cat sitters in Kilkenny

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

Become a pet sitter in Kilkenny

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

Pet sitters in Kilkenny 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.