Columbus cat boarding at a neighbor's place

In Columbus, an overnight stay with a Petme sitter usually costs $35 to $65 a night. Each sitter sets their own rate and Petme adds no owner fee, so the nightly price you agree is what you pay. The Protection Plan, which can contribute up to $22,000 toward eligible vet costs, is included.

Sitters price boarding per night, and one night covers the full day your cat spends at their home. In Columbus that works out to about $35 to $65 per day. Check what each sitter's rate includes before you book.

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. If they like company, a quiet sitter's home in Columbus can work well.

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 cattery suits owners who want a fixed facility. A home stay suits cats that do better with quiet and one familiar person.

Seven nights at Columbus rates of $35 to $65 a night comes to about $245 to $455. Each sitter sets their own price for longer stays, so confirm the total with them before you book.