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Anne was really easy to work with and she and her family looked after our cat really well!

Cat sitter

$154

Josephine was a wonderful sitter for our cat Bailey - who is now yowling after being collected because he preferred being on 'holiday' with Josephine and her cats. We received regular updates and all communication was seamless. Would highly recommend!

Cat Sitter at sitters home

$121

Emi was incredible!!!! She looked after our two cats for 4 days. We were sent photos and updates each day (which was such an awesome touch). Everyone would crowd around the pics each morning while we were on holidays. It became our morning routine :) The cats' enclosure was kept beautifully clean and the cats were happy and un-stressed on our return. This was so lovely because one of our cats is quite the timid thing and we were worried how he'd go. Emi clearly cares about animals and the work she does. A massive thanks from our family....and our two furry friends Freya and Flynn.

Cat sitting

$150

Fantastic care taken of our little cat Pax, even sent photos and updates

I need cat sitting

$60

Judith has been great caring for our kitty while we were away. Super reliable, great communication and updated us. Highly recommended! 😻😻😻

Need cat sitter 🐱

$55

Hollie was such a wonderful carer of our two cats. She kept us up to date about how they were going and I felt so happy that they were in such a happy, loving environment for the week. I would definitely recommend Hollie.

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Why hire a cat sitter through Airtasker?

Are you going to be away for a time and can’t find someone to look after your cat? Can’t find a cat boarding facility nearby? Don’t leave your cat alone, and hire an expert cat sitter on Airtasker. You can employ the service even on short notice.

Make a post on Airtasker. Include all the crucial details like your location, your cat’s breed, age, any special needs they have and their name so they can get acquainted with the cat sitter. Be sure to mention your budget and the days you’ll need a cat sitter to look after and care for your precious kitty while you’re away.

Interested cat sitters will approach you about the job and give you a free quote. You can see reviews and ratings on each cat sitter. Once you’ve hired a Tasker and agreed on the budget, they go to care for your cat, and you pay after the job’s done. It can be that easy and straightforward to find a capable cat sitter, so use the pink button now!

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Top Cat Sitting related questions

Your hired cat sitter is an expert and comes prepared with all the necessary tools along with years of experience. What you may provide are any of your cat’s favourite food, treats, toys and blankets to make your cat more comfortable and feel more secure. If your cat has any medical issues, you can provide their medication and dosage instructions for your cat sitter to administer them. Remember to provide the key to access your home or flat!

The time and duration of the service depends on your cat’s needs. If your cat has unique needs and can’t be alone, your sitter can make daily visits and stay for at least an hour to ensure your cat has their food and water bowls filled. They can give them any medication if required. Some cat sitters may stay longer to keep your cat company, but this can cost extra.

Yes! You can hire a Tasker to assist if you operate a cat sitting service business. All you have to do is make a post with all the essential details on Airtasker. You’ll find that there are Taskers for a wide range of jobs, even uncommon ones like big cat sitting, house cleaning, house sitting, babysitting and cat grooming services! Just be specific in your post to attract the right Taskers.

Before deciding on a cat sitter, do a background check on them. Ask for references, and take the time to talk to a sitter’s former clients. If you’re checking out sitters on Airtasker, pore through the reviews and check the ratings on cat sitters you’re looking at hiring. Should you have the time, arrange a meeting with a potential cat sitter and take your cat along to observe how the sitter interacts with your kitty. 

A cat sitter should visit cats in their care every 24 hours. A lot can happen in the time that your cat is left alone, so it’s best to have someone check in every day. Having a cat sitter check in on them this often may reduce the chances of developing extreme separation anxiety. A cat sitter who visits every 24 hours can ensure they have a clean litter box and always have food and water.

That depends on your budget and how comfortable you are about having someone visit or stay in your home. Both a cat sitter and a house sitter need access to your home, but the cat sitter is more concerned with your cat and doesn’t usually stay. A house sitter can stay and care for your cat and look after your house and its contents, but this can incur additional costs.

What do cat sitting services include?

The cat sitting service includes all the tasks and activities necessary to care for your cat while you’re away. This involves feeding and medicating your cat if required, sending you updates, having some playtime and cleaning out their litter box as necessary. 

Feeding and playing with your cat

Your hired cat sitter can go to your home to feed your cat. This may include cleaning your cat’s food and water bowls and cleaning them out after your cat has eaten. Your cat sitter can give your cat the prescribed amount of food, and even feed them only the food and amount you specify if they are on a strict diet.  

Some cat sitters can provide the cat food should your supply run out, but this can cost extra. After their meal, your cat sitter can stay with your cat for a while to play with them and keep them from feeling sad or lonely. Some cat sitters make this part of the service package, but some may charge a little extra.  

Giving them their medication

Your hired cat sitter can give elderly cats or cats with medical issues the medication they need. The cat sitter can give your cat eye drops, ear drops, feed them pills and apply most other medication your cat needs, all while following the prescribed dosage instructions. Some cat sitters may replenish the prescriptions should these run out, but they may charge a separate fee for this.

Sending updates

Thanks to smartphones and messaging apps, you don’t have to wonder or worry about your cat’s status every minute. Your cat sitter can send you updates in the form of pictures, video recordings, real-time videos or any combination of these sent to you through one of these apps. These updates of your cat can be sent each time your cat sitter goes to your home to check in on your beloved kitty. 

Cleaning the litter box

With no one to clean the litter box, the house can foul up, and your cat may eventually refuse to use the litter box and do their business in random areas. To avoid this, your cat sitter can dispose of the used kitty litter and replace it with a fresh batch. This can be done as often as needed. 

Other services

Some cat sitters may offer extra services for an additional fee. This can include cleaning out areas that your cat may have made a mess in, taking out the garbage, checking your mailbox and placing the mail on your counter, or bringing in any newspapers or packages that were left on your doorstep. 

This can help keep up the impression that your house isn’t completely empty and deter any would-be intruders. But if you are also concerned with the security of your home while you’re away, consider hiring a house sitting service or house sitters. 

Recent Cat Sitting tasks

Cat sitting

$20

Penrith NSW, Australia

12th Jan 2025

Looking for an experienced cat sitter next month for 10 days. I do not wish to keep the cat in cages etc.

Cat sitting Kew

$100

Kew East VIC, Australia

9th Jan 2025

10th - 23rd house/cat sitting Don’t mind if you stay at my apartment or just come in once daily to feed water and play with my baby while away. (My friend who was meant to cat sit canceled last minute today)

Cat Sitting 7 nights

$20

Hurstville, New South Wales

6th Jan 2025

Hi there, we require a cat sitter to stay at our apartment in Hurstville from 14th to 21st Jan. our cat Nesta is 1 years old and doesn’t require any special care. Just someone to feed and play with her. $20 per night or let us know your rates :)

Cat sitter

$200

Rye VIC 3941, Australia

5th Jan 2025

From 24/1/24 to 30/1/24 Feed 2 cats Empty kiity litter Feed 1 dog

Cat sitting

$150

Singleton NSW, Australia

4th Jan 2025

Cat sitting for 6 nights, in the tasker's own home. Cat food and kitty litter provided

Cat sitter

$240

St Marys NSW, Australia

4th Jan 2025

Hi, I need someone to take care of my 2 cats while I'm away from 16th Jan 2025 to 27th Jan 2025. Located in St Marys NSW 2760. Please let me know if you are available during that time to assist with: Daily wet food feeding, fresh water and litter changes. Thank you

Cat sit at your place

$250

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

4th Jan 2025

Gentle person required to look and care for my cat while I am overseas 3 weeks. 20 Jan - 10 Feb Will supply all food and care plan etc No other pets at your place please Someone who loves cats My cat loves a chat and attention

Cat sitter

$100

Enfield SA 5085, Australia

4th Jan 2025

Look after kittens from 11pm to 6am every night for 3 weeks. Foster carer experienced.

Looking for a cat sitter

$15

Melbourne VIC, Australia

28th Dec 2024

I am looking a friendly person to care my cat at your home from 03-03- 25 to 06-04-25 He is very friendly Task including: I will supply food and cat litter Feeding my cat twice a day Cleaning the litter box

Cat sitter for 13/1-16/1 at my location in Northcote

$30

Northcote VIC, Australia

28th Dec 2024

Looking for a reliable and affordable female cat sitter during sometime in January in Northcote. I can be fairly flexible around dates. My cat gets fed 1-2x a day for his wet food and needs some playtime/enrichment each day as he is an indoor-only cat. Please leave your rate/day. Has to be at my location. Dates: Monday 16/1-Thursday 16/1

Cat sitting

$110

Ballarat VIC, Australia

27th Dec 2024

To take care of two cats, one female and one male, brother and sister who are very friendly. To have stay over for a night or two, feeding, water, and picking up litter. Litter, litter box, playpen and food included.

Cat sitter at your place

$100

Mascot NSW, Australia

26th Dec 2024

im looking for someone to look after my cat between 28 December-03 Jan. Must be at your place. Prefer around 10km from Mascot,

Easy to work with. Great communication. Highly recommended.

Cat sitter over holidays

$5

Springvale VIC 3171, Australia

12th Dec 2024

Hello everyone. Myself and my family will be away for Christmas holidays from 29/12/2024 till 5/01/2025. We have 2 ragdolls home ( one boy 9 months and one little girl 9 weeks old) Im looking for friendly and trustworthy cat sitter who could look after them for that time at my house. Will need someone to come over and spend one hour a day with them to make sure they have food and water and clean litter and send to us a photo of them everyday for that period. Thanks everyone much appreciated 🙂

Narida has done an amazing job to look after our cats over holidays and her communication is excellent. Highly recommended!

Visit cat to replenish hard food and let out for 20 minutes

$100

North Hobart TAS, Australia

27th Nov 2024

Replenish hard food and water . Clean and replace cat litter and let Charles out for 20 minutes

Kim has been punctual,thoughtful and reliable .I would highly recommend her for her pet minding skills . ROBERT FISHER

Cat sitting(at your place)

$500

Box Hill VIC, Australia

26th Nov 2024

I am visiting my family overseas over the Christmas holiday (20 dec - 6 Jan) and looking for someone to take care of my cat (Yen) during this time. I will drop her off on the morning of 20 dec and pick her up 6 jan afternoon at your place. Yen might not be the easiest cat to handle because she is very shy and anxious in a new place and with people, so it might take her a couple of days to feel more normal, therefore I am also looking for someone who can give her space when she needs it. Due to this, I am also looking for a pet sitter who does not currently have another cat, dog, or children. She's also an indoor only cat. I will provide her with food, toys and litter, and the litter box. Would definitely prefer someone experienced with cat and located not too far from Box Hill area. Let me know if this sounds like a great job for you! Cheers!

Jee Wee wonderfully took care of my cat for a couple of weeks. He provided regular updates and my cat was also happy to stay with him.

Cat sitter

$100

Sunshine VIC, Australia

10th Nov 2024

I need a cat sitter for Sally. She is a beautiful 1 year old well trained cat. Prefer people with pet friendly home and she is an indoor cat. I will provide all food and litter and items. Plus bag and lead. She enjoys walks. Must have a place where she is safe. 26th November. Collecting her in the new year. 10th January

Excellent thanks Phil

Cat sitter

$800

Windsor VIC, Australia

14th Oct 2024

Me and my partner are going overseas for 3 weeks and need a pet sitter for our kitten 🥹 he is 9 months old! We are going away from Nov 4th - Nov 25th. He would just need to be fed in the morning and afternoon and may want a bit of play time as well :) his cat litter box would need cleaning too Prefer that he does stay in our apartment as he is still quite young and prefers his comfortable surroundings

Narelle was amazing! Kept us updated through our holiday with photos, messages and our little kitten was so happy 😁 recommended!

Cat sitting over the public holiday period

$160

Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

2nd Oct 2024

In need of a cat sitter for our beloved 5 year old king from the 4th to the 7th, he is very wrll trained and used to travelling, used to staying in airbnbs and has never had an accident inside as long as his kitty litter is available he will find it. Food and kitty litter will be provided. A pet free house is preferred.

10/10 reccomend. Goes above and beyond expectations. We were nervous to leave out cat to be baby sat for the very first time ever. But rest assured Lilly went abocw and beyond. Our lil man came home happier than ever Thankyou again

Meetup for cat sitting

$5

Auburn NSW, Australia

29th Aug 2024

Meet up before cat sitting task

Waresa was very flexible with the timming of the meet up. We are confident to have you look after our cat. Thank you Waresa!

Meeting prior to cat sitting

$5

Ryde NSW, Australia

10th Aug 2024

Meeting prior to cat sitting

Ella is lovely and easy to talk to. She communicated clearly and was on time. Would 100% recommend.