Cat Sitting Jobs in Solihull

Cat sitter jobs in Solihull, where commuter households need someone dropping in on the cat

Solihull runs on well-off commuter suburbs and a busy travel corridor, so plenty of homes sit empty while owners are away for work or a trip. Their cats still need feeding, fresh water, a clean litter tray and a bit of company, which is the short daily visit Petme cat sitters cover. Cat visits in Solihull run £11 to £17 per 20 to 30 minute visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£11 to £17
per 20 to 30 minute visit in Solihull
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
£20,000
Protection Plan on every booking
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Solihull

Solihull has a wet maritime climate with rain spread across the year, frosty spells in winter, and short winter days that leave a narrow window of daylight. Walkers who carry a raincoat and a towel, plan sheltered routes on the wettest days, and hold their slots through the drizzle keep the regulars that fair-weather walkers lose.

When demand peaks

Demand peaks over the summer holidays and across Christmas and New Year, with a second wave on the February, May and October half-terms and the bank-holiday weekends. Boarding and house sitting lead when owners travel; walking, daycare and drop-in visits carry the commuting week.

Know your Solihull areas

Most cat bookings cluster Shirley to Dorridge. 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.

Cat care in Solihull

Covering cat visits across Solihull

Solihull splits into denser suburbs closer to Birmingham, such as Shirley, Olton and Solihull Lodge, and the leafier villages of Knowle and Dorridge to the south-east. Monkspath sits just south-east of Shirley, so it pairs easily with a Shirley round. Working two or three neighbouring areas keeps your day tight rather than driving the whole borough for one visit.

Rates in Solihull

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Drop-in cat visits

£11 to £17 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

£30 to £48 per night

Overnight boarding

£24 to £38 per night

Where demand is strongest

Solihull areas that book the most

Solihull splits into denser suburbs closer to Birmingham, such as Shirley, Olton and Solihull Lodge, and the leafier villages of Knowle and Dorridge to the south-east.

ShirleyKnowleDorridgeOltonMonkspathSolihull Lodge
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Solihull

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.

Protected on every booking

£20,000 in Protection Plan comes with every confirmed booking, so you are never on the hook alone if something goes wrong.

Common questions

Cat Sitting Jobs in Solihull

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

How much do cat sitters earn per visit in Solihull?
Drop-in cat visits on Petme in Solihull run £11 to £17 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 Solihull?
Solihull splits into denser suburbs closer to Birmingham, such as Shirley, Olton and Solihull Lodge, and the leafier villages of Knowle and Dorridge to the south-east. 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 Solihull owners book one or two visits a day while they travel.
Can I set my own visit schedule in Solihull?
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 Shirley and Knowle into one efficient round.
What protection do I get on cat sitting bookings?
Every confirmed Petme booking, including drop-in visits, includes £20,000 in Protection Plan for the cat in your care, at no cost to you or the owner. The same cover applies whether you sit in Shirley or Knowle.
What should I check on a winter cat visit in Solihull?
Check the home as well as the cat. On a Solihull winter visit that means confirming the heating is still on, topping up water that sits near a draughty window, keeping the litter and feeding routine exactly as the owner left it, and flagging anything odd straight away. Owners travelling over Christmas rebook the sitters who notice the house too.
Can I earn from multi-cat households in Solihull?
Yes, you can accept Solihull homes with two or more cats, and one drop-in usually covers the whole household rather than paying per cat. You set a rate that reflects the extra feeding, litter trays and play time, so a busy multi-cat visit in Knowle or Dorridge is worth more than a single-cat call.
Is there more cat sitting work in Solihull during school holidays?
School holidays and bank-holiday weekends are when many families in Shirley and Olton go away, so they are the natural peak for cat visits. Listing your morning and evening availability ahead of half-term and the summer lets owners planning a trip see that you are free.
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