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Home cat sitting throughout Oxford

Verified cat sitters in Oxford for boarding, in-home sitting and drop-in visits. 0% owner fee, automatic cashback and Protection Plan up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs.

Connect with caring Oxford cat sitters offering in-home sitting, overnight boarding, and drop-in visits. Owners pay no booking fee, and the Protection Plan offers up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs.

Find a Cat Sitter250K+ members · 4.9/5 average rating

0% owner fee + cashback

£59better off on Petme

£420
On Petme£407+£13 Cashback
Typical platforms£466+£46 Owner fee · 11-15%

Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays cashback (capped at £20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.

0%
Owner booking fee
£20,000
Protection Plan maximum for eligible vet costs
Cashback
On every completed booking
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating

Cat care services across Oxford

Cat Boarding

Your cat stays overnight in a quiet, cat-safe Oxford home. No kennels. Just attentive, loving care from a verified local sitter.

In-Home Cat Sitting

A sitter stays in your Oxford home whilst you travel. Your cat keeps their familiar territory and routine.

Drop-In Visits

A sitter visits your Oxford home for feeding, litter care, and companionship for your cat.

Verified pet sitters in Oxford

ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.

Sameeha

Sameeha

From £8

Availability confirmed today

Hiya! i’m 23, doing my masters degree in advanced social work and I love, love, love cats!! I have a cat (Levi). I have a car and so I can easily move around during the day and help take care of your

Oxford
Scarlett

Scarlett

From £9

Availability confirmed today

I’ve grown up surrounded by dogs and cats my whole life and currently have five dogs at my family home. I’ve had a love and passion for animals from a very young age and have always enjoyed caring for

Oxford
Hannah

Hannah

From £13

Availability confirmed 5d ago

Hi I’m Hannah. a local dog sitter and walker who has grown up around dogs (including having a 16yr old dog myself). I have always been the person who will immediately go and find the dog in a room of

Oxford
Eirini

Eirini

From £15

Availability confirmed 5d ago

Garden playtime & cosy cuddles for your dog or cat

Oxford
Hollie

Hollie

From £8

Availability confirmed 10d ago

Ten years of experience with nervous dogs

Oxford
Sophie

Sophie

From £12

Availability confirmed 9d ago

I’m a dog groomer who loves spending time with dogs all day every day, treating them like my own 🫶🏼

West Oxfordshire
Rosie Mcentegart

Rosie Mcentegart

From £18

Availability confirmed 8d ago

Bioveterinary Graduate | Your pets next best friend

West Oxfordshire
Chloe

Chloe

From £20

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Small holding, farm, house & pet sitter!

South Oxfordshire
Julie Denton

Julie Denton

From £35

Availability confirmed 4d ago

I am a retired NHS nurse who has owned pets for 25 years. I currently own a very friendly rescued cavachon called Wilf. We would love to make new furry friends ❤️

Reading
Inna

Inna

From £18

Availability confirmed today

Your dog is a part of my family while you are on Holiday

Reading
Amy Hamill

Amy Hamill

From £10

Availability confirmed 14d ago

Great Missenden
Claire Baker- Balogh

Claire Baker- Balogh

From £10

Availability confirmed 10d ago

reliable caring, respected loyal honest walker

Reading
Vicky Rodford

Vicky Rodford

From £12

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Lots of love to give to your furry friends

Newbury
Katie Skillen

Katie Skillen

From £10

Availability confirmed 9d ago

A caring and reliable animal lover with a love for outdoors, muddy paws, and long walks! I’m a student currently missing her pups at home, and would love the chance to be a friendly face for your pets

Reading
Todd Zimmerman

Todd Zimmerman

From £15

Availability confirmed 2d ago

Because pets aren’t “just pets.” They are family, and I treat them that way.

Swindon
Ellie Brennan

Ellie Brennan

From £20

Availability confirmed today

animal lover with a lifetime of experience caring for pets 🐾 I’ve grown up around animals and regularly dog and cat sit for friends and family. I’m reliable caring and treat every pet as if they were

Maidenhead
Ben

Ben

From £15

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Lifelong Animal Lover with 20+ Years of Hands-On Pet Care.

Swindon
Sophie Carey

Sophie Carey

From £10

Availability confirmed 14d ago

Caring, reliable & experienced dog walker🐾

Milton Keynes
Francesca

Francesca

From £7

Availability confirmed 10d ago

heyy I’m Frankie, I’m new here and excited to get to know your pets! I have owned and loved animals my whole life both furry and scaley so please reach out and I’ll be happy to help with check ins/ pe

Arborfield
Fran

Fran

From £20

Availability confirmed today

Hi! 🐾 I’m a caring, friendly and reliable animal lover. I’ve had two cats, a dog and a little Roborovski hamster, so I know how much our pets mean to us. ❤️ I’ll treat your pets like my own, giving

Wokingham
Angie

Angie

From £35

Availability confirmed 14d ago

Along with my husband, I’m a veteran of over 80 pet and housesits since we started in 2017. Our promise to pet owners is that we’ll give your pet the best possible time under our care. We’ll follow yo

Basingstoke and Deane

Cat-friendly neighbourhoods in Oxford

Where Oxford cats feel right at home

North Oxford and Summertown

Oxford's most prestigious residential areas with large Victorian and Edwardian homes, wide tree-lined roads, and experienced cat sitters offering calm, spacious boarding.

  • Victorian homes
  • Tree-lined roads
  • Experienced sitters

Jericho and Iffley

Oxford's most characterful inner neighbourhoods with Georgian terraces and a lively community of academics, families, and cat-loving residents.

  • Georgian terraces
  • Academic community
  • Local sitters

Headington and Rose Hill

East Oxford's popular residential areas with family homes, good schools, and a reliable network of local cat sitters close to the university hospitals.

  • Family-friendly
  • Good schools
  • Reliable sitters

Caring for your cat in Oxford

Seasonal advice for Oxford cat owners

University term rhythms

Oxford's calendar revolves around university terms. Plan cat-sitting bookings well in advance during graduation weeks and summer vacation when demand is highest.

River and meadow safety

Oxford has beautiful water meadows and rivers. Ensure outdoor cats are microchipped and neutered before allowing access to riverside areas.

Oxfordshire winters

Oxford winters can be cold and frosty. Ensure your cat has warm bedding and consider limiting outdoor access during severe cold snaps.

Why Oxford cat owners choose Petme

Verified Oxford sitters

Every sitter in Oxford is identity-checked and reviewed by local cat owners before accepting their first booking.

Petme Protection Plan

Up to £20,000 through the Petme Protection Plan for eligible vet costs, subject to the Protection Plan terms.

No booking fees

Petme charges no booking or service fees on any reservation.

Frequently asked questions about cat sitters in Oxford

Everything you need to know before booking a cat sitter

How do I find a cat sitter in Oxford?
Download the Petme app, enter your Oxford postcode, and browse verified local cat sitters with genuine reviews from other Oxford cat owners.
Are Oxford cat sitters background-checked?
Yes. Identity verification is required for every Oxford cat sitter before they can be booked, and reviews on each profile come from real Oxford bookings. Sitters cover Headington and surrounding Oxfordshire.
What Protection Plan comes with an Oxford cat-sitting booking?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs if your cat has an accident or illness during the booking, subject to the Protection Plan terms. This applies whether your sitter is in Headington or elsewhere in Oxfordshire.
Can I meet my Oxford cat sitter before the first booking?
Yes. Petme encourages a meet-and-greet before the first stay so your cat settles with their Oxford sitter. Book it in the app and use the time to go over routines for your home in Headington or across Oxfordshire.

Cat sitting in Oxford

Oxford is one of the world's most famous cities, home to its ancient university and a large population of academics, professionals, and families who are passionate cat owners. From the elegant avenues of North Oxford to the riverside streets of Jericho, Oxford cat owners expect the highest standards of care.

Petme connects Oxford cat owners with verified local sitters who understand the city's unique character and the needs of all cats, from flat-dwelling indoor cats to garden explorers in the surrounding Oxfordshire countryside.

All breeds welcome
Coverage across Oxford and Oxfordshire
Same-day booking available
Average sitter rating: 4.9 out of 5
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Dog Walking

£10 – £20/walk

Drop-In Visit

£10 – £18/visit

Boarding

£25 – £55/night

House Sitting

£35 – £65/night

Day Care

£20 – £40/day

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