Petme · Cat sitting · Venice, Los Angeles

Find a vetted cat sitter in Venice, Los Angeles

0% owner fee. Up to 5% cashback. $20,000 vet protection. $26–$40 per visit in Venice.

Bohemian beach, walk-streets, active outdoor culture. Walks revolve around Venice Beach (boardwalk) and Venice Canals. Cats stress less at home. Petme cat sitters in Venice 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 Los Angeles; full house sitting is the upgrade for cats with separation anxiety or complex medical needs.

Find a cat sitter in Venice

Owner service fee in Venice

$20,000

Vet protection per booking

$26–$40

Per drop-in visit

4.9 / 5

Average sitter rating

About Venice

Cat sitting in Venice, what it actually looks like

Venice is the bohemian-beach neighborhood. Venice Beach's boardwalk (on-leash dogs allowed on the boardwalk but not the sand), the Venice Canals' tranquil waterfront walks, Abbot Kinney's shops and cafes, and the walk-streets (Mildred, Park, 28th) which are some of LA's rare car-free residential corridors.

Venice sitters skew creative-industry and active outdoor types. surfers, yoga teachers, designers. with flexible schedules and high active-dog tolerance. The breed mix favors Labradors, doodles, Vizslas, and rescue mixes needing real daily exercise. Single-family bungalows and walk-street homes give surprising yard density for a beach neighborhood.

Where cat sitters work in Venice

Petme cat sitters in Venice know the local routes. Top spots: Venice Beach (boardwalk), Venice Canals, Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Marina Del Rey (south).

Breeds in the Venice booking mix

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

The cashback maths

What 5 drop-in visits in Venice actually cost

Worked example at the Venice median rate ($33 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	Fee-charging platforms
Sitter rate (5 × $33)	$165	$165
Pet-owner service fee (~11%)	$0	~$17
Cashback earned (up to 5%)	−$8	n/a
Effective cost	$157	$182

$20,000 vet protection is included in the Petme price. Competitors charge separately or cap medical reimbursement.

How it works

Find a Venice cat sitter in three steps

Search Venice

Pick your dates, browse verified Petme cat sitters in Venice. 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, $20,000 vet protection kicks in immediately, and up to 5% cashback lands in your Petme balance when the booking ends.

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Pet care services in Venice, Los Angeles

Pet Boarding

Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Venice, Los Angeles

Dog Walking

Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Venice, Los Angeles

House Sitting

In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Venice, Los Angeles

Drop-in Visits

Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Venice, Los Angeles

Doggy Daycare

Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Venice, Los Angeles

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about cat sitting in Venice

Are dogs allowed on Venice Beach?

Not on the sand itself. Dogs are allowed on the boardwalk on-leash. For actual beach access, sitters drive to Long Beach (Rosie's Dog Beach) or up to Leo Carrillo State Beach in Malibu.

How much does pet sitting in Venice cost?

Boarding $70 to $95 per night, walks $25 to $35 per 30 minutes. Westside premium pricing, on par with Santa Monica. Petme charges owners 0% on top of the sitter's rate, and bookings include $20,000 of vet expense protection.

Can my sitter walk the Venice Canals?

Yes, on-leash. The 0.5-mile canal loop is a calm, beautiful walk especially at sunset. Many Venice sitters factor it into daily routines. Booking through Petme costs owners nothing extra: the platform fee is 0% and cashback runs up to 5%.

What about the walk-streets?

The walk-streets (Mildred, Park, 28th, etc.) are car-free pedestrian-only residential corridors. Several Petme sitters live on them, giving an unusual yard-and-no-traffic setup for boarding.

How much does a cat sitter in Venice cost?

Single drop-in visits run $26 to $40 per visit in Venice. 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 Venice 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. $20,000 vet protection covers in-stay incidents.

What about multi-cat households in Venice?

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

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