Where Indianapolis cats stay when their people travel
Sitters across Broad Ripple, Fountain Square and Mass Ave take cats in while their owners travel. Every stay comes with the $22,000 Protection Plan. Sitters follow local rules.
Cat Boarding in Indianapolis
Your cat stays at a local sitter's home
If you live in Broad Ripple, Mass Ave or anywhere else in Indianapolis, you can search for Petme sitters who board cats near you. Profiles show photos of the home and reviews from other owners, and you can ask to meet before you book.
Each Indianapolis sitter sets their own nightly rate, shown on their profile before you book. Petme charges owners 0% on top, so the rate you agree is the rate you pay, and every stay includes the Protection Plan, which can contribute up to $22,000 toward eligible vet costs. The cat boarding cost guide compares home stays with catteries and vet boarding.
Sitters follow local rules. Ask your sitter how they handle guest pets in Indianapolis before you book.
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Verified cat boarding across Indianapolis
Browse cat boarding sitters in your Indianapolis neighborhood below. Each sitter sets their own rate.
Verified pet sitters in Indianapolis
ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.
Chelsea W
Availability confirmed 9d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Petsitter! Years of experience! Will walk, feed, water, drop in if needed. I will treat your pet like my own.
Norma
Availability confirmed 11d ago
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your dogs new best friend♥️
Alexis
Availability confirmed 12d ago
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Experienced Vet Assistant🐾🩺
Abby Cauldwell
Availability confirmed 9d ago
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Keeping pets happy & being your helpful friend 💛
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FAQ
Common questions about cat boarding in Indianapolis
How much is overnight cat boarding?
In Indianapolis, each Petme sitter sets their own nightly rate, and you see it on their profile before you book. Petme adds no owner fee, so the price you agree is what you pay. The Protection Plan, which can contribute up to $22,000 toward eligible vet costs, is included.
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 is the sitter's nightly rate. Check what each Indianapolis sitter's rate includes before you book.
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. If they like company, a quiet sitter's home in Indianapolis can work well.
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 cattery suits owners who want a fixed facility. 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?
A week is seven times the sitter's nightly rate. Each Indianapolis sitter sets their own price and some adjust it for longer stays, so confirm the total with them before you book.

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