Cat boarding in a sitter's home
Your cat stays with one verified Petme sitter at their place while you travel. Nightly rates run $32 to $110 depending on the city, owners pay no Petme fee, and every stay includes the $22,000 Protection Plan.
How it works
What cat boarding with a sitter looks like
You find a sitter near you, read their profile and reviews, and message them about your cat. Bring the food, litter and a blanket that smells like home. The sitter keeps your cat at their place for the length of the trip and sends photos so you can see how they are settling in.
It suits social cats, cats that need medication at set times, and owners who want one person responsible for the whole stay. A cat that hides for days in a new place usually does better at home with a sitter visiting, and the cost guide linked below compares both options.
Find boarding in your city
Cat boarding in 50 US cities
Each city page shows its own nightly band, neighborhoods and nearby options.
FAQ
Common questions about cat boarding
How much is overnight cat boarding?
In the cities on this page that show a nightly band, an overnight stay with a Petme sitter runs $32 to $110 a night, depending on the city. Each sitter sets their own rate and Petme adds no owner fee. Open your city below to see its band, where it has one.
How much does cat boarding cost per day?
Sitters price boarding per night, and one night covers the full day your cat spends at their home, so the daily cost matches the nightly band for your city: $32 to $110 in the cities that show a band.
Is it better to board a cat or leave it at home?
It depends on the cat. Many cats cope best on their own turf, and for them a drop-in visit or a sitter staying at your place is the easier option. Boarding suits cats that get lonely, need medication on a schedule, or settle quickly in a new room. If your cat hides for days after a move, keep them home.
In-home cat boarding vs a cattery?
A cattery keeps many cats in pens or condos, with staff working shifts. In-home boarding means your cat stays in one sitter's home, usually with few or no other cats, and the same person feeds them and sends you updates. A home stay suits cats that do better with quiet and one familiar person.
How much does it cost to board a cat for a week?
Seven nights at $32 to $110 a night comes to about $224 to $770, depending on the city and the sitter. Confirm the total with your sitter before you book.
Cat Boarding Cost
The full cost breakdown: catteries, vet boarding, home stays and sitter visits.
Cat Sitter vs Cattery
How a home stay compares with a cattery on stress, routine and price.
Cat Sitting at Home
Keep your cat in its own territory with a sitter who comes to you.
In-Home Pet Sitting vs Boarding
Sitter at your house, sitter at their house, or a facility, compared.
Cat Sitters in the US
A verified sitter visits or stays at your home instead.
Dog Boarding in the US
Boarding the dog too? In-home dog boarding with verified sitters.