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Cannot say thank you enough! Have never met a sitter who genuinely loves cats so much. I've never seen my cat so happy. Would recommend Mireille a thousand times.

Cat sitting for 1 week

$100

Great communication

Cat sitting

$20

Can I please give Louise 10 stars out of 5...She is the best. Looked after our cat sooo well. Kept in touch all along. Excellent sitter. Highly recommended!!

I need cat sitting

$40

Best petsitter for cat!! Highly recommend as my Mitchie surely had the best time with her and enjoyed her treats!

Cat sitting

$500

Thanks Katrina for taking good care of our cat while we are away.

Cat sitting - 1 visit/day

$25

Best service!

I need cat sitting

$60

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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

$300

Cockburn Central WA 6164, Australia

25th Mar 2024

Hi, We looking for someone that can take care of our cat for a period of 20days. We would prefer our cat to be at your place for this period. We happy to provide his food, litter box - let us know, happy to discuss. Our cat is an 18yrs desexed tom cat.

Cat sitting

$150

Hunters Hill NSW, Australia

24th Mar 2024

Cat sitting,1/4-20/4, I will drop off where you are, provide cage, food and litter. What is required is to top up food, change water and litter once per day. Nice cat, desexed.

Cat sitter

$20

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

21st Mar 2024

Hello, We have a little 7month old kitty. My wife has recently flown overseas, hence our kitty is alone at home when I go to work. We are looking for someone to takecare of Simi while l'm at work. Ideally I will drop her off at 8am and pick her up at 7pm from the host's location. We are happy to provide food and litter. Simi is an indoor kitten, she happy to play by herself, and loves interacting with people. She is very well dehaved, doesn't scratch and destroy anything. We feed her once in 3/4hours, a small portion or liquid and solid food mixed together We would be glad if someone near Hawthorn or Bayswater is willing to keep her during the work hours. Thank for checking this ad.

Cat sitter boarding from 21-24 March

$140

Eastgardens NSW, Australia

19th Mar 2024

Hi everyone we're looking for a cat sitter who can provide boarding for our 2 year old Ragdoll from 21-24 March. He's very friendly, amiable and not afraid of strangers so he should be quite easy to take care of. We will provide food, water bowl, food container, cat litter, litter box, toys and whatever else is needed. Please ping us if you need further details, thank you for your kind attention.

Such a wonderful lady, so thankful she was available to help take care of our dear cat.

Did and cat sitter for a month

$250

Mount Waverley VIC, Australia

16th Mar 2024

I want someone to take care of my dog and 2 cats for a month from 14th June till 15th July.

Cat sitter required for very gentle Birman cat

$300

Melbourne VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2024

We need a cat friendly person to look after our 8 year old Birman cat for two weeks. We will need our cat to live with you and be kept indoors. He is fuss free, super gentle and we will provide all items like food, cat litter etc. Dates are between 25 April and 5 May. Location is Melbourne.

Cat sitter

$5

Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

13th Mar 2024

Hi Michael, just found your cat sitter message. So sorry. Wish airtasker had a popup message prompt. I found your message in Mt email spam. Hope you found a cat sitter ok. Maybe next time .

Cat sitter from 830-5pm on Friday March 15

$40

Adamstown NSW 2289, Australia

12th Mar 2024

Having work done on house so need cat minded in location near my work in Adamstown. Will bring food, litter. She just needs to be kept contained and cool and I will pick her up around 430pm.

Cat sitting

$100

Buderim QLD, Australia

6th Mar 2024

Cat sitting for 5 days while we are away on holiday

Cat sitter needed ASAP

$140

Toowong QLD, Australia

9th Feb 2024

Hi, I am in a bit of a tricky situation and am needing someone to look after my cat for 2 and a half weeks. From the 12/02/24 to 02/03/24.. preferably someone with experience with cats and has done cat sitting before - happy to give $ on the pick up date as a thank you 🙂

Joyce was very communicative and very kinds. Would recommend her again 🙂

Cat sitter

$100

Broadview SA 5083, Australia

20th Jan 2024

We need a cat sitter for the afternoon of the 26th Jan to the morning of the 30th Jan. The cat's name is Bex and we are going away on holiday. She is no trouble at all. She won't sit on your lap or want cuddles. She will just want her food every morning and night. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 26 January 2024

Sofia did an excellent job cat/house sitting. Great communication and a very happy kitty to come home to. Thank you Sofia 😊

Pet/Cat sitter

$5

Peakhurst NSW 2210, Australia

2nd Jan 2024

Need someone to pet sit my little cat Lucy between 24/01 - 11/02/2024 Ideally looking to get her to someone with no other pets as she's a single cat with not much experience being around other animals Food, blankets, treats etc will be provided, please post your offers - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 24 January 2024

Hollie is an absolutely fantastic petsitter, very lovely, caring and attentive! She sent us several photos and updates on our cats wellbeing throughout our trip which was great and put us at ease If you're looking to get someone to take care of your beloved pet on your next holiday, look no further Many thanks again Hollie!

Cat Sitting - x2 cats

$150

Glenwood NSW, Australia

1st Jan 2024

I need a sitter to take my 2 kitties for 2 nights - Sun 7th and Mon 8th (pickup Tuesday evening). They are both quite timid and scared so they don’t require much effort at all - they’ll explore a little, hide a lot and maybe pop out for a bite to eat :) I will provide all the food, cat litter and dome tray and bowls etc. They are vaccinated, microchipped but they are indoor cats - cannot be let outside. Please let me know if there are any questions! - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 7 January 2024

Emma was so lovely to deal with. She was great with my 2 kitties - they came home so calm and happy. Emma was very prompt to reply to messages, very accommodating and kept me updated with texts and photos. Highly recommended 😊

Cat Sitter 30 Dec-30Jan

$200

Mascot NSW, Australia

17th Dec 2023

im looking for someone who can keep my cat at your place during my holiday trip 30 Dec-30 Jan Requirement: Apartment (indoor cat) - Due date: Flexible

Richard was awesome to work with. Thanks again.

Cat sitter

$200

Wavell Heights QLD, Australia

14th Dec 2023

Looking for a cat sitter to host my ragdoll cat from 24/12 - 4/01 - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 24 December 2023

Louise was amazing with looking after our one year old ragdoll for 10 days at her place whilst we were away. We received daily updates and really appreciated how much Louise loved having Lemon! Will definitely be asking for Louise to have Lemon for future travel.

Cat sitter

$60

Campsie NSW, Australia

14th Dec 2023

At home cat sitter between 22-28 of December. Just one visit per day to feed two cats and play time. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 22 December 2023

Mary helped me with my cat sitting for couple of days, she was efficient and great with communication. Cats loved her too 😻✨

Cat sitting

$600

Rosebery NSW, Australia

9th Dec 2023

Hello. I am looking for a pet lover and experienced cat sitter to take care of our 2 cats for 10 days from 27 December until 10 January. The cats will need to come and stay with you. You need to prove you are experienced and an animal lover. Oli and Lionel are rescue kittys - 3 years old and are adorable. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 27 December 2023

Jane took care of my 2 cats for 10 days at her home. She was fantastic. Excellent to communicate with, sent me gorgeous pictures and updates every second day and returned my cats looking happy and healthy. Would use again I would highly recommend. Thank you so much, Jane!

Cat sitter

$70

Kogarah NSW 2217, Australia

7th Dec 2023

$70 for 2 nights Friday midday 8th till Sunday late afternoon 10th Dec Either taking care of two kitties at my place or I can drop them off at your place picking up Sunday afternoon. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 8 December 2023

Yan is the best cat sitter I've ever tasked 10 out of 10 would assign again!!! Cats were really well looked after!!! Thank you so much!!!

Cat sitter in Doncaster area

$60

Doncaster VIC, Australia

14th Nov 2023

Feed our cat Pinky as she’ll be in cat enclosure. Come 18 and 19 November early in the evening through a side gate. Let her out onto grass for a little play and a few photos.Leave some crunchies for her and fresh water. Thanks. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 18 November 2023

Melanie is a great cat sitter and didn’t mind travelling to complete task. Highly recommend.

Cat sitting (visit and feed)

$150

Enoggera QLD, Australia

28th Oct 2023

I am going to be away next week (from the 3rd to the 11th of November) and need someone to visit my house to check up on my indoor cats. I have an automatic feeder and water bubbler, so really all I would need is somebody to clean out their litter, maybe give them some wet food and make sure their dry food and water levels aren't low. The cats will probably hide when they hear a stranger enter, but some wet food might tempt them out of hiding if you'd like to see them. I will leave out multiple litters, so you wouldn't need to visit them every day (unless you can/wanted to) but at least 3 times or every second day would be ideal. Usually a friend of mine would visit while I'm away, but they are unavailable this time so I'd like to find someone who I can trust in the house with my little fur babies :) - Due date: Before Saturday, 11 November 2023

Bella did a great job of taking care of my cats while I was away for a week. She was very quick to respond to messages and followed all instructions perfectly.