Petme · Cat sitting · Ballard, Seattle
Find a vetted cat sitter in Ballard, Seattle
0% owner fee. Cashback on every booking. $22,000 Protection Plan. $21–$35 per visit in Ballard.
Nordic-heritage downtown, salt-water beach access, yard density. Walks revolve around Golden Gardens Park and Ballard Locks. Cats stress less at home. Petme cat sitters in Ballard 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 Seattle; full house sitting is the upgrade for cats with separation anxiety or complex medical needs.
Find a cat sitter in Ballard0% 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.
0%
Owner service fee in Ballard
$22,000
Protection Plan per booking
$21–$35
Per drop-in visit
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating
Verified pet sitters in Ballard
ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.
Darlayna
From $30
Availability confirmed 10d ago
available for last minute bookings!
Naomi
From $20
Availability confirmed 13d ago
Hello! this is Naomi I promise to take care and love your pets, I’m a pet lover I believe that pets are really important in our lives. I have a baby myself he is a Siamese cat his name is coco.
Mary Burke
From $25
Availability confirmed 10d ago
Hi, I’m Mary! I have so much love for animals and have had pets all my life. I would treat every pet in my care with the same patience, attention, and affection that I give my own. I’m so excited to g
Chris
From $25
Availability confirmed 4d ago
Looking forward to meeting you and your fur baby(s)!
Kaitlyn Harrop
From $20
Availability confirmed 9d ago
proud pet parent and animal lover!
Alyssa Hughes
From $30
Availability confirmed 11d ago
Compassionate care when you’re not there!
Alisha
From $25
Availability confirmed 2d ago
I recently completed my masters degree and have a ton more free time. I would love to help you take care of your pets during your busy schedule!
Caitlyn Boylan
From $25
Availability confirmed 6d ago
Active Duty Navy. I work over in the Bangor base as a cook! Love talking nutrition, care, and anything to do with our furry friends! I've had 6 dogs. Most at one time was 5. Im 21 and married to anot
Jaz
From $15
Availability confirmed 6d ago
relax, its done.
About Ballard
Cat sitting in Ballard, what it actually looks like
Ballard mixes Nordic-heritage downtown blocks with leafy bungalow streets to the north. Golden Gardens Park has off-leash beach access (one of the few legal salt-water dog spots in the city), the Ballard Locks promenade is a quiet shaded walk year-round, and the Sunday Farmers Market draws a dog-heavy crowd every weekend.
Ballard sitters skew family-oriented with single-family yards more common than Capitol Hill. The dominant breeds are Labradors, Goldendoodles, Aussies, and a noticeable Bernese contingent in the bigger yards along NW 80th and NW 65th. Many local sitters specialize in Pacific-NW-rescue mixes from Seattle Humane and Old Dog Haven.
Where cat sitters work in Ballard
Petme cat sitters in Ballard know the local routes. Top spots: Golden Gardens Park, Ballard Locks, Sunday Farmers Market, Ballard Commons Park.
Breeds in the Ballard booking mix
The most-booked breeds across Ballard on Petme right now: Labrador, Goldendoodle, Aussie mix. Filter by breed when searching.
The cashback maths
What 5 drop-in visits in Ballard actually cost
Worked example at the Ballard median rate ($28 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 × $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 Ballard cat sitter in three steps
Search Ballard
Pick your dates, browse verified Petme cat sitters in Ballard. 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.
More Seattle neighborhoods
Petme cat sitters in other Seattle neighborhoods
Petme covers 24 neighborhoods across Seattle. Click through to see cat sitter pricing in each.
Pet care services in Ballard, Seattle
Pet Boarding
Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Ballard, Seattle
Dog Walking
Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Ballard, Seattle
House Sitting
In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Ballard, Seattle
Drop-in Visits
Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Ballard, Seattle
Doggy Daycare
Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Ballard, Seattle
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about cat sitting in Ballard
Are there fenced-yard sitters in Ballard?
Can my sitter take my dog to Golden Gardens?
How much does pet sitting in Ballard cost?
Does my dog need to be friendly with farmers-market crowds?
How much does a cat sitter in Ballard cost?
Is drop-in or house sitting better for my cat?
Can a Ballard cat sitter give insulin or oral meds?
What about multi-cat households in Ballard?
Find a vetted Ballard cat sitter today
0% owner fee. Cashback on every booking. $22,000 Protection Plan on every booking. Search, message, meet, book. Your Ballard cat sitter is a few taps away.
Find a cat sitter in Ballard