Cat sitters across the US
Skip the boarding facility. A verified Petme sitter drops in at your home to feed, scoop, water, and play with your cat across 15 of the largest US metros. 0% owner fee, cashback on every booking, and up to $20,000 in vet protection.
Find a Cat SitterWhat is in-home cat sitting?
Your cat stays home, in their own routine
Cats are not small dogs. They are territorial, scent-driven, and deeply attached to the place they live. Removing them from their home for a boarding facility, even a clean one, typically triggers stress eating, litter avoidance, hiding, and sometimes days of recovery once they return. In-home cat sitting solves the problem at the source: instead of moving your cat, your sitter comes to you.
Petme is a US-wide marketplace built specifically around verified, background-checked in-home cat sitters. Every sitter has passed identity and background checks before going live. Every booking is automatically covered by up to $20,000 in veterinary protection. And cat owners pay a flat 0% commission, the per-visit rate you agree with your sitter is the full price, with no fees at checkout.
Whether you are searching for a cat sitter near me in a major metro like New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago, or you live in Phoenix, Austin, Denver, or Miami, Petme lists verified local sitters in your own neighborhood. Browse profiles, read reviews, schedule a free meet-and-greet so your cat can sniff the sitter in advance, and book. Cashback lands automatically after every completed visit.
Find a cat sitter in your city
Cat sitters in 15 major US cities
Verified, background-checked cat sitters across the country’s largest metros, with per-visit rates that reflect your local market.
Cat Sitters in New York
New York
Verified cat sitters across Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Williamsburg and beyond.
Cat Sitters in Los Angeles
California
Verified cat sitters across Silver Lake, Echo Park, Venice and beyond.
Cat Sitters in Chicago
Illinois
Verified cat sitters across Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Lakeview and beyond.
Cat Sitters in Houston
Texas
Verified cat sitters across The Heights, Montrose, River Oaks and beyond.
Cat Sitters in Phoenix
Arizona
Verified cat sitters across Arcadia, Biltmore, Downtown Phoenix and beyond.
Cat Sitters in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Verified cat sitters across Center City, Fishtown, Northern Liberties and beyond.
Cat Sitters in San Antonio
Texas
Verified cat sitters across Alamo Heights, Stone Oak, Downtown and beyond.
Cat Sitters in San Diego
California
Verified cat sitters across La Jolla, Pacific Beach, North Park and beyond.
Cat Sitters in Dallas
Texas
Verified cat sitters across Uptown, Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts and beyond.
Cat Sitters in Austin
Texas
Verified cat sitters across South Congress, East Austin, Hyde Park and beyond.
Cat Sitters in San Francisco
California
Verified cat sitters across Mission District, Noe Valley, Bernal Heights and beyond.
Cat Sitters in Seattle
Washington
Verified cat sitters across Capitol Hill, Ballard, Fremont and beyond.
Cat Sitters in Denver
Colorado
Verified cat sitters across LoHi, RiNo, Wash Park and beyond.
Cat Sitters in Boston
Massachusetts
Verified cat sitters across Back Bay, South End, Jamaica Plain and beyond.
Cat Sitters in Miami
Florida
Verified cat sitters across Brickell, Wynwood, Coral Gables and beyond.
In-home cat sitting vs cat boarding
Why most cats do better at home
Cats are territorial. A boarding facility means new smells, new sounds, and a strange room, which can trigger stress eating, hiding, and litter avoidance. In-home cat sitting keeps your cat in their own space.
Own home, own routine
Your cat keeps their own bowls, litter, window perches, and napping spots. No carrier rides, no strange room to adjust to, no recovery time after the trip.
One verified sitter
A single background-checked sitter handles every visit. No rotating boarding-facility staff, no unfamiliar handlers, just one consistent person your cat gets to know.
Feeding, litter, water, play
Every visit covers the basics, food, litter scoop, fresh water, and dedicated play or pet time. Sitters follow your specific instructions for diet, treats, and routine.
Photo updates per visit
You get photos and a message after each visit so you can see how your cat is doing, what they ate, and how they are settling in. Calm, transparent, no surprises.
Free meet-and-greet first
Every sitter offers a complimentary meet-and-greet at your home before the first visit. Your cat sniffs the sitter, the sitter sees the space, and you commit only if it feels right.
$20,000 vet protection on every visit
Every booking automatically includes up to $20,000 in emergency vet coverage during the booking window. Peace of mind that boarding facilities rarely match.
Built on trust
Why thousands of US cat owners book through Petme
The price you agree with your sitter is the full price. No service fees.
Up to $20,000 in emergency vet coverage on every booking.
Verified sitters across the country.
Every sitter is background-checked and reviewed before listing.
How it works
Book in-home cat sitting in three steps
Find a sitter, meet at your home, then book with full vet protection. Transparent from start to finish.
Search verified cat sitters near you
Browse background-checked sitters in your city. Filter by neighborhood, price, experience level, medication ability, and availability for your travel dates.
Schedule a free meet-and-greet
The sitter visits your home so your cat can sniff them out, you can show feeding and litter setup, and the sitter sees the space. Free, no obligation.
Book, travel, earn cashback
Confirm the booking in the app. Get photo updates after every visit. Cashback lands automatically when the booking completes.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about in-home cat sitting on Petme.
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