Cat Sitting Jobs in Umea

Your cat sitting side gig in Umea

When Umea owners travel, cats stay home, so you drop in near Centrum and Haga to feed and check in. Cat visits in Umea run kr150 to kr220 per 20 to 30 minute visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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Not looking for work? Looking for a cat sitter in Umea?

kr150 to kr220
per 20 to 30 minute visit in Umea
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
221,000 kr
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Umea

Umea runs long, dark winters with snow and short daylight, then mild summers with very long days. Walkers who handle ice, use the brief winter daylight, and put the long June evenings to work keep bookings steady while seasonal walkers fade in the dark months.

When demand peaks

Demand peaks over the summer holidays around Midsummer and July, and again at Christmas, when owners leave the city. Boarding and house sitting lead during holidays; dog walking and drop-in visits carry the working week for commuters.

Know your Umea areas

Most cat bookings cluster Centrum to Teg. 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 Umea

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Drop-in cat visits

kr150 to kr220 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

kr500 to kr1200 per night

Overnight boarding

kr350 to kr800 per night

Where demand is strongest

Umea areas that book the most

Cat bookings in Umea come from areas like Centrum, Haga, Teg, where owners head off around Midsummer or the Christmas break and the cat stays in its own home. Visits are short: feeding, fresh water, litter, and some company.

CentrumHagaTegAlidhemMariehemErsbodaTomteboCarlshem
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Umea

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 221,000 kr for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

Common questions

Cat Sitting Jobs in Umea

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

How much do cat sitters earn per visit in Umea?
Drop-in cat visits on Petme in Umea run kr150 to kr220 per 20 to 30 minute visit. You set your own rate per visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Where is cat sitting demand strongest in Umea?
Cat bookings in Umea come from areas like Centrum, Haga, Teg, where owners head off around Midsummer or the Christmas break and the cat stays in its own home. Visits are short: feeding, fresh water, litter, and some company. Most cat owners book a sitter within their own neighborhood, so listing the areas you cover sharpens your visibility.
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 Umea owners book one or two visits a day while they travel.
Can I set my own visit schedule in Umea?
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 Centrum and Haga into one efficient round.
What protection do I get on cat sitting bookings?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to 221,000 kr for eligible vet costs for the cat in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply whether you sit in Centrum or Haga.
What should I check on a winter cat visit in Umea?
Check the home as well as the cat. On a Umea winter visit that means confirming the heating is still on, moving the water bowl away from a drafty window, keeping the feeding and litter routine exactly as the owner left it, and reporting anything off the same day. Owners who travel over the dark months and the Christmas break rebook the sitters who notice the apartment, not just the pet.
What should I check on a winter cat visit in Umea?
Check the home as well as the cat. On a Umea winter visit that means confirming the heating is still on, moving the water bowl away from a drafty window, keeping the feeding and litter routine exactly as the owner left it, and reporting anything off the same day. Owners who travel over the dark months and the Christmas break rebook the sitters who notice the apartment, not just the pet.
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