Cat boarding in San Francisco, in a sitter's home
Heading out of San Francisco for a week? A local sitter can keep your cat at their place in Noe Valley or nearby, with updates you can actually look forward to. Sitters follow local rules.
Cat Boarding in San Francisco
Your cat stays at a local sitter's home
If you live in Mission District, Bernal Heights or anywhere else in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco before you book.
San Francisco neighborhoods
Verified cat boarding across San Francisco
Browse cat boarding sitters in your San Francisco neighborhood below. Each sitter sets their own rate.
Verified pet sitters in San Francisco
ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.
Michelle
Availability confirmed 11d ago
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Lifelong cat lover offering reliable drop-in visits for cats and small-medium dogs in San Francisco.
Jake
Availability confirmed 4d ago
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I’ll provide a very calming energy for your dog to feel safe and relaxed while we’re on walkies as well as an infinite amount of tummy rubs, love, and respect!
Celeste
Availability confirmed 13d ago
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Hi, I'm Celeste! I'm currently a student at San Francisco State University. I've loved animals my entire life and believe every pet deserves kindness, patience, and respect. I provide safe, attentive,
Alice
Availability confirmed 9d ago
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Treating your pets with all the love and care they deserve!!
Illyria
Availability confirmed 3d ago
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Lifelong animal lover in Berkeley. Proud frog owner. Safe and reliable care.
Julia
Availability confirmed 5d ago
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Animal whisperer looking for an excuse to hug doggos 💖
Ali s
Availability confirmed 5d ago
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Top Rated Sitter
Jay
Availability confirmed 4d ago
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Feline-Centric Boarding – Free Roaming – Window perches and scratchers in every room with small trees wrapping around the house.
Nohemi Gomez
Availability confirmed 5d ago
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Purfect care for your life long family member
Sierra
Availability confirmed 6d ago
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The Next Best Thing to You🐾
Kassandra
Availability confirmed 4d ago
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Your fur babies new favorite auntie! 🐶💚
Sally
Availability confirmed yesterday
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I’ve grown up with dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs, and animals have always been a big part of my life. As a dog groomer and lifelong animal lover, I love getting to know each pet’s personality a
Nikole
Availability confirmed 11d ago
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🐾 Your Dog Gon’ Be Treated Better Than My Own Man. Respectfully. 💅🏼🐶
Andy T.
Availability confirmed yesterday
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cuddling animals is my favorite hobby!
Margarita
Availability confirmed 5d ago
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Stanford student for pet care!
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FAQ
Common questions about cat boarding in San Francisco
How much is overnight cat boarding?
In San Francisco, 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco sitter sets their own price and some adjust it for longer stays, so confirm the total with them before you book.
Cat Sitters in San Francisco
Rather keep your cat at home? A sitter visits or stays at your place instead.
Drop-In Visits in San Francisco
Short daily visits at your home for feeding, litter and a bit of company.
House Sitting in San Francisco
A sitter lives in your home while you travel and looks after the cat there.
Dog Boarding in San Francisco
Traveling with a dog too? Local sitters board dogs at their homes.
Cat Boarding Cost
The full cost breakdown: catteries, vet boarding, home stays and sitter visits, side by side.
Cat Sitter vs Cattery
How a home stay compares with a cattery on stress, routine and price.
Cat Sitting at Home
Prefer your cat stays in its own territory? See how at-home cat sitting works.
Cat Sitting Jobs in San Francisco
Have room for a guest cat? Board cats from your San Francisco home on Petme.