Cat Sitting in Melbourne

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What is Cat Sitting?

Cat sitting means a dedicated sitter cares for your cat in their own home while you're away. Cats are creatures of habit — they thrive on routine, familiar smells, and their own territory. Moving a cat to an unfamiliar environment (or worse, a cattery) causes unnecessary stress. With cat sitting on The Pet Sitter, your cat stays right where they're happiest.

Your cat sitter visits or stays at your home, maintaining feeding schedules, cleaning litter boxes, providing fresh water, and giving your cat the attention and play time they need. For multi-cat households, this is especially practical — no need to transport multiple cats or pay per-cat kennel fees.

Cat sitters on The Pet Sitter keep 100% of their earnings. No commission means affordable rates for owners and fair pay for sitters who genuinely love caring for cats.

What to expect

Your cat stays in their own home — zero stress from travel

Feeding on their regular schedule with their usual food

Litter boxes cleaned at every visit

Fresh water always available

Play time, cuddles, and companionship

Medication administered if needed (pills, eye drops, insulin)

Photo and video updates so you can see your cat is happy

How Cat Sitting works

Step 1

Meet your cat sitter

Book a meet-and-greet at your home. Your sitter gets to know your cat, learns the routine, and gets comfortable with the space.

Step 2

Hand over the keys

Give your sitter the house keys and leave detailed care instructions — feeding times, medications, vet details, and your cat's favourite hiding spots.

Step 3

Relax while your cat is cared for

Receive daily photo updates. Come home to a happy, well-fed cat and a clean litter box.

Typical Cat Sitting rates in Melbourne

Rates for Cat Sitting in Melbourne vary by sitter experience and availability. On The Pet Sitter, sitters set their own rates and keep 100% — no commission fees.

$40–80per night

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Ideal for

Cats who get stressed by car rides or new environments

Multi-cat households

Senior cats with medical needs

Indoor cats who should not leave the house

Owners going on holiday or business trips

Frequently asked questions

How much does cat sitting cost?

Cat sitting rates typically range from $15–$30 per visit for drop-ins, or $50–$100 per night if the sitter stays overnight. On The Pet Sitter, sitters keep 100% — no commission means better value.

Is it better to have a cat sitter or use a cattery?

Most vets recommend in-home cat sitting over catteries. Cats are territorial and stress easily in unfamiliar environments. A sitter coming to your home means zero disruption to your cat's routine, no exposure to other cats' illnesses, and a much calmer experience overall.

Can a cat sitter give my cat medication?

Yes! Many of our cat sitters are experienced with administering pills, liquid medications, eye drops, and even insulin injections. Check sitter profiles for medical care experience and discuss specifics during the meet-and-greet.

How often should the cat sitter visit?

For most healthy adult cats, one or two visits per day is sufficient. Kittens, senior cats, or cats with medical needs may need more frequent visits or an overnight house sitter.

What if my cat is shy or hides from strangers?

This is very common! A good cat sitter knows to give shy cats space, letting them approach on their own terms. The meet-and-greet helps your cat start getting comfortable before you leave. Most shy cats warm up within a day or two.

How do I find a cat sitter near me?

Search by your location to see vetted cat sitters nearby, with reviews, rates, and experience listed on each profile. You can message sitters directly to arrange a meet-and-greet at your home — the best way to see how they interact with your cat before you book.

What does cat care at home include?

Cat care at home covers feeding on your cat's usual schedule, fresh water, litter box cleaning, play time, and medication if needed. You'll receive photo updates so you can see how your cat is doing, and because your cat never leaves their own territory, there's none of the stress that comes with a cattery.