Petme · Cat sitting · Charlestown, Boston
Find a vetted cat sitter in Charlestown, Boston
0% owner fee. Cashback on every booking. $22,000 Protection Plan. $24–$38 per visit in Charlestown.
Colonial rowhouses, Bunker Hill loops, Navy Yard waterfront condos. Walks revolve around Bunker Hill Monument and Navy Yard. Cats stress less at home. Petme cat sitters in Charlestown come to your apartment for drop-in visits, feed and water, scoop the litter, refresh the play, and send a photo update. Twice-daily visits are the standard cat-sitting pattern in Boston; full house sitting is the upgrade for cats with separation anxiety or complex medical needs.
Find a cat sitter in Charlestown0% owner fee + cashback
$59better off on Petme
Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays cashback (capped at $20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.
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Owner service fee in Charlestown
$22,000
Protection Plan per booking
$24–$38
Per drop-in visit
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating
Verified pet sitters in Charlestown
ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.
5 average from 1 reviews by Charlestown pet parents
Tindra Cronkhite
From $15
Availability confirmed 5d ago
🐾 Your Pet’s New Best Friend 🐾 • reliable, in the crazy city life • experienced with dogs & cats • young woman who loves to be active
Saleia
From $35
Availability confirmed 15d ago
fun and loving!
Ty
From $22
Availability confirmed 13d ago
Keeping tails wagging!
Jami
From $40
Availability confirmed 11d ago
Caring for your fur babies like my own!
Mariana
From $10
Availability confirmed 10d ago
meow! mari’s got you!
Ashley
From $30
Availability confirmed 12d ago
A dogs love is unconditional :)
Ysa
From $10
Availability confirmed 11d ago
Experienced with reactive, high-energy, and social dogs! I know how to keep every walk safe, calm, and fun.
Pat Tehan
From $14
Availability confirmed 7d ago
College student in Boston with years of dog and cat experience, loving dependable pet care you can trust.
Michelle
From $18
Availability confirmed 13d ago
Animals have always been a huge part of my life. With years of hands-on experience caring for dogs and cats, I provide safe, dependable, and loving care so you can have peace of mind while you’re away
Gianna Torres
From $20
Availability confirmed 13d ago
I’m a Boston-based registered nurse and lifelong pet lover with experience caring for pets of all sizes, from energetic puppies to gentle giants. I want you to feel completely at ease knowing your pet
Aldair Serrano
From $50
Availability confirmed today
I love pets; it would make me very happy to look after your animal
Leo
From $10
Availability confirmed 12d ago
Became a dad dog at age 10. Now I’m 21 with a cat who needs to pounce my feet through a blanket before he can go to bed
margalit shapiro-katz
From $30
Availability confirmed 15d ago
Veterinary assistant, Fear Free certified, and lifelong animal lover committed to treating your pets like family with expert care and lots of affection
Keira
From $10
Availability confirmed 4d ago
Caring, responsible and communicative animal lover looking to spend more time with pets while helping out pet owners in need! ⭐️
Meghan Masterson
From $25
Availability confirmed 4d ago
experienced pet care you can trust
Caroline
From $20
Availability confirmed 11d ago
Life long pet lover and owner
Maggie Mullen
From $20
Availability confirmed 5d ago
Elyana Canas
From $20
Availability confirmed 11d ago
A safe option with lots of love!
Jamilyn Boyle
From $17
Availability confirmed 13d ago
lifelong animal lover looking to walk dogs and do drop ins for dogs, cats, and any other small animals! I’ve had pets my entire life, from hamsters to big dogs I love them all with my whole heart!
Linh
From $23
Availability confirmed 8d ago
Your pet’s favorite aunt 🩷
Maria
From $85
Availability confirmed yesterday
Pampered Pet! I give lots of updates and photos for your peace of mind. Happy to take special needs/elderly dogs as well. We love them all!
Valeria
From $20
Availability confirmed 13d ago
Serene Pet Care
From $30
Availability confirmed 12d ago
Serene care for your furry family 🐾 Home-based, loving & trusted.
Hannah
From $25
Availability confirmed 15d ago
Welcome new friends animal and human :)
About Charlestown
Cat sitting in Charlestown, what it actually looks like
Charlestown is the colonial-era neighborhood across the Charles from the North End: brick rowhouses on Monument Square and Winthrop Street, the Bunker Hill Monument as the central landmark, and a fast-growing condo strip along the Navy Yard waterfront. Hood Park (a newer redevelopment) anchors the inland green space; Doherty Park and the Charles River paths cover daily walking needs.
Charlestown sitters skew young-professional with a steady share of long-tenure townhouse owners on the Monument and Winthrop blocks. Booking patterns favor weekday morning walks for commuters using the Orange Line (Community College / North Station) and weekend boarding for Cape and ski-trip travel. The breed mix tracks Back Bay and the South End: Frenchies, Goldendoodles, Labs, with growing Goldendoodle representation in the Navy Yard condos. Brick sidewalks and steep slopes (Monument Square hill, the Winthrop Square climb) shape winter walking routes.
Where cat sitters work in Charlestown
Petme cat sitters in Charlestown know the local routes. Top spots: Bunker Hill Monument, Navy Yard, Doherty Park, Hood Park.
Breeds in the Charlestown booking mix
The most-booked breeds across Charlestown on Petme right now: French Bulldog, Goldendoodle, Labrador. Filter by breed when searching.
The cashback maths
What 5 drop-in visits in Charlestown actually cost
Worked example at the Charlestown median rate ($31 per visit, source: Petme telemetry, May 2026). The sitter sets the same rate either way; the difference is what each platform stacks on top.
| Line item | Petme | Typical platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Sitter rate (5 × $31) | $155 | $155 |
| Pet-owner service fee (~11%) | $0 | ~$16 |
| Cashback earned | −$5 | n/a |
| Effective cost | $150 | $171 |
$22,000 Protection Plan is included in the Petme price. Competitors charge separately or cap medical reimbursement.
How it works
Find a Charlestown cat sitter in three steps
Search Charlestown
Pick your dates, browse verified Petme cat sitters in Charlestown. Read profiles, reviews, breed experience, and house rules before reaching out.
Meet in person
Free meet-and-greet with any sitter before you commit. Hand over keys, walk them past the doorman or building staff, confirm routines and medical needs.
Book + earn cashback
Confirm in-app, sitter is notified instantly, $22,000 Protection Plan kicks in immediately, and cashback on every booking lands in your Petme balance when the booking ends.
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Pet care services in Charlestown, Boston
Pet Boarding
Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Charlestown, Boston
Dog Walking
Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Charlestown, Boston
House Sitting
In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Charlestown, Boston
Drop-in Visits
Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Charlestown, Boston
Doggy Daycare
Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Charlestown, Boston
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about cat sitting in Charlestown
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