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Luisa did a fantastic job of taking care of our cat Yoshī! He loved her, and she checked in every visit and sent us photos. She is very warm, friendly and polite. Thank-you so much Luisa :)

Cat Sitter

$150

Amazing!! Felt like Fifi was safe and spoiled. Kept me up to date on how she was going, communication was great 😊

Cat sitting

$100

Jen is an absolute gem. She is extremely knowlwdgeable about cats and cat behaviours, very gentle and loving. I would choose her any time again. Your cats won’t be in better hands than hers.

Cat sitter in Melbourne needed

$500

Amrita L is an outstanding human being as is her partner, both are genuine animal lovers and my family couldn’t have asked for better people to care for our cat! Thank you Amrita, our cat Aurora is missing you profusely, you spoilt her rotten. Thanks Maree 🥰

Cat sitting

$400

Great reliable support

I need cat sitting

$15

Julie went above and beyond to pick up the cat as the cat was anxious. I recommend Julie without hesitation!!!

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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 sitter

$350

Caulfield VIC, Australia

13th Nov 2024

Come and visit the cat daily, feed and give her a tablet

Cat sitter

$300

Greenwood, Western Australia

11th Nov 2024

Looking for a cat sitter for 28 December 2024 - 18 th January 2025 while we go on holiday. The house will need to have no dogs , no small children. Hes not really sociable cat. He likes to be alone but loves the attention too. Hes pretty easy to look after. I will supply food and litter. (must love cats) Thanks

Cat sitter

$280

Campsie, New South Wales

10th Nov 2024

Hi I’m going away over the Christmas break and I need a reliable and responsible person to look after my baby Peanut over the Christmas break. He is quite timid and shy but once he gets to know you he is really lovely.. happy for someone to stay at my place or if he can stay with at yours. References and experience will be required, I will provide you with cat food etc. dates required is 24th Dec until 22nd jan 2025

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

CAT SITTER

$300

Beverly Hills NSW 2209, Australia

7th Nov 2024

Looking for a kitten sitter to take in my kitten from 27th of December until the 18th of January. Food and litter will be provided. Kitten will be approximately 12 weeks old at that time.

Cat sitter

$50

Pallara QLD 4110, Australia

7th Nov 2024

Looking for someone to feed our cat give her medication and clean out her litter tray one visit more clear instructions once picked Please offer pricing Thank you

Em was great excellent service

Cat sitter

$160

Haberfield NSW, Australia

5th Nov 2024

Visit our cats once a day from 21st Dec to 2nd Jan to feed them and change litter every 3 days.

Cat Sitting

$300

Spring Mountain QLD, Australia

4th Nov 2024

Looking for someone to drop by daily to feed our cats while away over the Christmas break. 2 cats, no litter cleaning required. Food, water and quick hello each day, approx. 2 weeks 20th December to 3rd January. Easy going cats.

Cat sitter

$100

Harristown QLD, Australia

3rd Nov 2024

My cat sitter has pulled out at the very last minute (after she had a bad fall and can't drive). I need someone to come and check my cat every few days - 7th, 9th, 11th & 13th November. He has an automatic feeder so you just need to make sure it's full, and scoop his litter.

Cat Sitter Needed

$120

Caulfield North VIC, Australia

1st Nov 2024

Our little 3month old kitten, Archie, needs a friendly and loving person to keep him company next weekend (9-10th November). It would be 4hours a day (10am-2pm), located at my apartment in Caufield North.

Excellent Cat sitter! Did a fantastic job and really helped me out. 😊

Pet cat sitting. Preferably for our cat to be in sitter's place

$240

Biggera Waters QLD 4216, Australia

1st Nov 2024

Hi looking for someone who can cat sit for us. Prefferably our cat will be in sitter's place for 20 Nov- 13 Dec He is litter trained and litter boxes will be provided as well as other cat essentials Basically will just need him to be looked after on this duration, feeding and drinking, cuddles Cat essentials will be provided Cat food and treats Litter boxes Litters Cat is litter trained Indoor cat only and has a sweet temperament.

Cat Sitter from 4th December to 16th Jan

$800

Caroline Springs VIC, Australia

30th Oct 2024

I am going overseas from the 4th of December to the 16th of Jan, so I will need a cat boarding facility for those dates.

Cat sitter

$300

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

30th Oct 2024

Hi there, I need a cat sitter to momd my cat while I’m away for Christmas for roughly 2 weeks. Prefer someone experienced with cats and is an animal lover. Will be minding at their house.

Cat sitter for 13 days ☺️

$180

Reservoir VIC, Australia

27th Oct 2024

Looking for a dedicated cat sitter to care for my sweet bobtail cat, Meni, for 13 days (Dec 5th to Dec 17th) this would be a job at your place. Meni is a very social and kind cat who loves company and playtime. He has some separation anxiety, so he’ll need someone who can spend time with him and keep him entertained. I’ll provide all his food, and since he’s an indoor cat, we prefer he stays inside. If you’re a cat lover who’s comfortable with a friendly, affectionate feline, I’d love to hear from you!

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

Long term cat sitter for 2 cats in YOUR house. Approx 3 months.

$1,500

Victoria Park WA, Australia

11th Oct 2024

Looking for in house long term cat sitters for 2 cats. The house will need to have no dogs, no small children and preferably a cat run. They’re inside/outside cats. They’re incredibly social cats and would need people to be home often to give attention and love to them. We will supply food and litter. Prior meeting and viewing of the property to ensure it’s suitable is mandatory.

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.

Cat sitting for 4 days

$100

Oakleigh VIC, Australia

3rd Jun 2024

I'm looking for a feline lover to care for, play and feed my almost 3yo cat, Bullet. Dates I'm looking for: Twice a day on 8th Jun - 10th Jun Morning only for 11th Jun Visit location: Oakleigh He is inquisitive but takes a bit to warm up to but could be absolutely friendly once he gains faith. Super playful if you interact with him or will be by himself. I'm strictly looking for someone who respects and loves a pet as an equal and would be grateful if you can plz help with: - 2x feeds a day Morning and night (wet & dry) - regular litter change - playtime (leave the minutes up to you).

Thanks Yu for agreeing to pet sit my cat and for entertaining and playing with him too. Despite the distance from her house to mine, Yu quite literally went out of her way to help take care of my cat everyday, just because of her love for cats. She gave me regular updates everyday via texts with photos and videos. Overall, she has a friendly and genuine personality.