Petme · Cat sitting · Roxbury, Boston

Roxbury, Boston: cat sitters prices

0% owner fee. Cashback on every booking. $22,000 Protection Plan. $21–$35 per visit in Roxbury.

Franklin Park anchor, triple-decker yards, multilingual rescue-friendly. Walks revolve around Franklin Park and Nubian Square. Cats stress less at home. Petme cat sitters in Roxbury 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 Roxbury

0% owner fee + cashback

$59better off on Petme

Booking$420

On Petme$407+$13 Cashback

Typical platforms$466+$46 Owner fee · 11-15%

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.

Owner service fee in Roxbury

$22,000

maximum toward eligible vet costs

$21–$35

Per drop-in visit

4.9 / 5

Average sitter rating

Verified pet sitters in Roxbury

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5 average from 1 reviews by Roxbury pet parents

Saleia

Availability confirmed 7d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

fun and loving!

Boston

From $35

Mariana

Availability confirmed 10d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

meow! mari’s got you!

Cambridge

From $10

AnnaRose

Availability confirmed today

Usually replies within a few hours

I've spent years raising a super high-energy, reactive husky mix, and volunteering in shelters, so I'm used to handling 'spicy' cats and anxious dogs with a lot of patience.

Boston

From $15

Ava Simpson

Availability confirmed 3d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Hi I am Ava Simpson! Taking care of dogs and cats has been a small side hustle of mine for the past three years in my hometown. I defiantly want to continue doing so in Boston!

Boston

From $15

Logan

Availability confirmed 5d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Hi! I’m Logan and specialize in walking / caring for strong and active dogs who need plenty of exercise. I don’t discriminate though, and can cater to all types of pet and doggie needs!

Boston

From $20

Aldair Serrano

Availability confirmed 13d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

I love pets; it would make me very happy to look after your animal

Revere

From $50

Valentina

Availability confirmed yesterday

Usually replies within a few hours

your pets second home

Malden

From $20

Keira

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Caring, responsible and communicative animal lover looking to spend more time with pets while helping out pet owners in need! ⭐️

Milton

From $10

Mac

Availability confirmed yesterday

Usually replies within a few hours

Votet Best Of Boston's Top Dog Walker/ Boarder For The Last 3 Years Running!

Lynn

From $25

Meghan Masterson

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few days

experienced pet care you can trust

Waltham

From $25

Oriana

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Happy walks, happy paws.

Waltham

From $18

Maria

5(1)

Availability confirmed yesterday

Usually replies within an hour

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!

Sudbury

From $85

Valeria

Availability confirmed 14d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Brockton

From $20

Tiffany

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Hi, I'm Tiffany. im a full time working SAHM and pet parent

Lowell

From $15

About Roxbury

Cat sitting in Roxbury, what it actually looks like

Roxbury is Boston's historic Black neighborhood, anchored by Nubian Square (formerly Dudley Square) and Franklin Park's 527 acres on the southern edge. Triple-decker housing dominates between Warren Street and Blue Hill Avenue; brownstones cluster in Fort Hill and along Roxbury Heritage State Park. Northeastern University's campus sits at the northern edge, which threads university-driven cat-sitting demand through Mission Hill into upper Roxbury.

Roxbury sitters skew long-tenure with deep neighborhood roots. The breed mix is rescue-heavy and pit-mix-heavy, reflecting the local shelter pipeline (Animal Rescue League of Boston, MSPCA). Franklin Park's off-leash hours (typically dawn to 9am on the meadow side) and the Arboretum 10 minutes south define the daily walking rhythm. Many sitters speak Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Cape Verdean Creole, mirroring the neighborhood's diversity. Pricing is among the lowest in Boston.

Where cat sitters work in Roxbury

Petme cat sitters in Roxbury know the local routes. Top spots: Franklin Park, Nubian Square, Roxbury Heritage State Park, Malcolm X Park.

Breeds in the Roxbury booking mix

The most-booked breeds across Roxbury on Petme right now: Pit-mix, rescue mix, Labrador. Filter by breed when searching.

The cashback maths

What 5 drop-in visits in Roxbury actually cost

Worked example at $28 per visit, the midpoint of the Roxbury example range. Each sitter sets their own rate, and it is the same either way; the difference is what each platform stacks on top.

Line item	Petme	Typical platforms
Sitter rate (5 × $28)	$140	$140
Pet-owner service fee (~11%)	$0	~$15
Cashback earned	−$4	n/a
Effective cost	$136	$155

$22,000 Protection Plan is included in the Petme price. Competitors charge separately or cap medical reimbursement.

How it works

Find a Roxbury cat sitter in three steps

Search Roxbury

Pick your dates, browse verified Petme cat sitters in Roxbury. 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 Roxbury, Boston

Pet Boarding

Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Roxbury, Boston

Dog Walking

Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Roxbury, Boston

House Sitting

In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Roxbury, Boston

Drop-in Visits

Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Roxbury, Boston

Doggy Daycare

Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Roxbury, Boston

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about cat sitting in Roxbury

How much does pet sitting in Roxbury cost?

Boarding $50 to $75 per night, walks $20 to $30 per 30 minutes. Roxbury tracks Dorchester and Allston-Brighton at the lower end of Boston's pricing band, which makes it useful for medium-to-large breeds needing yard space.

Where do Roxbury sitters walk dogs?

Franklin Park's meadow side during posted off-leash hours, the Emerald Necklace connector trails into Jamaica Pond, Malcolm X Park for shorter loops, and Roxbury Heritage State Park's shaded paths. Many sitters drive 8 minutes to Pope John Paul II Park in Dorchester for the Neponset River loop.

Can I find a Roxbury sitter near Northeastern University?

Yes, particularly in upper Roxbury and Mission Hill where Northeastern graduate students cluster. Cat-sitting demand spikes around finals weeks (early December, early May) and summer-internship travel; book 2 to 3 weeks ahead.

Are Roxbury sitters good with rescue and reactive dogs?

Yes, deeply experienced. Many own rescues themselves and volunteer with ARL Boston or MSPCA. Filter for "reactive-experienced" in search; solo-only bookings are the default for reactive dogs and standard practice for the neighborhood.

How much does a cat sitter in Roxbury cost?

Single drop-in visits run $21 to $35 per visit in Roxbury. Twice-daily visits run roughly twice that. Overnight house sitting (sitter stays in your home) runs higher. Petme charges 0% owner fee on top.

Is drop-in or house sitting better for my cat?

Drop-ins (20-30 minutes, twice daily) work for most cats and are cheaper. House sitting (sitter overnight in your home) suits cats with separation anxiety, complex medical needs, or unusual routines.

Can a Roxbury cat sitter give insulin or oral meds?

Many can. Filter for "medical experience" and mention specifics (insulin, SubQ fluids, oral meds, eye drops) in the booking request. The sitter confirms before accepting. $22,000 Protection Plan covers in-stay incidents.

What about multi-cat households in Roxbury?

Petme adds 0% owner fee on multi-cat add-ons. Many Roxbury sitters specialize in 2 to 4-cat households, a common setup in dense city apartments.

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