Cat Sitter Near You.
Your Home. Their Rules.
A trusted, verified cat sitter comes to your home while you're away. Your cat keeps their territory, their routine, and their dignity. Photo updates every visit.
🐾 From £12/visit · Photo updates · Litter, feeding & playtime included
Why in-home cat sitting?
Cats are territorial. Their home is their world. Taking them out of it causes real stress — and they make sure you know about it.
Their territory, intact
Cats are deeply territorial animals. Their home — with familiar scents, their own sleeping spots, their own litter tray — is their entire world. A sitter comes to them. No displacement, no disruption.
Photo update every visit
Your sitter sends a photo every single visit. You see exactly how your cat is doing while you're away — eating well, lounging in the sun, glaring imperiously as usual.
Litter, feeding, and playtime
Every visit covers feeding (wet and dry, exactly as you instruct), fresh water, a clean litter tray, and playtime. More than most catteries offer — in your own home.
Verified and reviewed sitters
Every UrPetPals cat sitter is ID verified and reviewed by real cat owners. Read exactly what previous owners say before choosing yours. You're never flying blind.
Medication handled
Senior cats, cats with health conditions, cats on daily medication — your sitter handles it all. Give full instructions when booking and they'll follow them precisely.
No cattery exposure
Catteries put your cat in close proximity to dozens of other stressed, unfamiliar animals. In-home sitting means zero exposure to cattery illnesses, zero stranger-cat stress, zero territorial anxiety.
Cat sitting prices
All prices per cat unless noted. Feeding, litter, and photo update included in every visit.
Pop-in visit (30 min)
Feeding, fresh water, litter, photo update
Standard visit (1 hour)
As above + extended playtime and grooming
Twice-daily visits
Morning + evening — ideal for most cats
Overnight (sitter stays in your home)
Sitter stays overnight — maximum company
Second cat (same household)
Additional cat from same address
Medication administration
Pills, liquid medication, injections (by arrangement)
Prices vary by location and sitter. See live prices from sitters near you once you post your job.
In-home sitting vs cattery
Catteries exist because they used to be the only option. They're no longer the only option.
How cat sitting works
Post your job
Tell us your dates, your cat's name, any special needs, and how many visits per day you need. Takes 30 seconds.
Sitters respond
Local, verified cat sitters message you with their availability and prices. Read their reviews from other cat owners.
Meet and greet
Meet your sitter before you go away. Show them the feeding routine, litter tray, and your cat's favourite hiding spots.
Go away, relax
Enjoy your trip. Your sitter visits as booked. Photo update every single visit. Your cat barely notices you're gone.
What's included in every cat sitting visit
Works for every kind of cat
Whether yours is a social butterfly or a permanent disapprover, we've got them covered.
The antisocial one
They hide under the bed for 20 minutes, judge you from a distance, then decide you're acceptable. Our sitters get it. They know not to take it personally.
The clingy one
Two-visit-per-day households only, thank you. Playtime is mandatory. Lap time is non-negotiable. Your sitter will give them the full hour of attention they demand.
The medical one
Daily medication, special diet, or chronic condition — we take detailed care notes and match you with a sitter confident and experienced handling exactly what your cat needs.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cat sitter cost in the UK?
Cat sitting typically costs £12–18 for a 30-minute pop-in visit, £18–28 for a 1-hour visit, and £30–50 per night for an overnight stay in your home. Most cat owners book twice-daily pop-ins (morning and evening) while they're away, which works out at roughly £22–40 per day. Prices vary by location — London and the South East are typically higher.
Is a cat sitter better than a cattery?
For most cats, significantly so. Cats are intensely territorial animals — their home is everything. Being moved to a cattery with strange smells, unfamiliar sounds, and dozens of other animals causes measurable stress. Independent studies show cats in catteries display far more stress behaviours than cats cared for at home. In-home sitting also eliminates cattery illness exposure, which is a real and common concern for multi-cat households.
What does a cat sitter do during a pop-in?
A standard pop-in covers: feeding to your exact instructions (wet, dry, or both), fresh water, cleaning the litter tray, playtime and interaction, a visual health check, and a photo sent to you. Most visits last 30–60 minutes. Your sitter follows your care notes precisely.
How many visits per day does my cat need?
Most cats need at least 1 pop-in per day, but twice daily is strongly recommended — morning and evening mirrors their normal feeding routine and ensures the litter tray is clean and fresh water available. Kittens, senior cats, or cats with medical needs should always have twice-daily visits minimum.
Are UrPetPals cat sitters verified?
Every cat sitter on UrPetPals goes through identity verification and profile review before they can accept bookings. You can read reviews from real cat owners who've used that specific sitter, message them directly with questions, and arrange a free meet-and-greet before your booking starts. You choose your sitter — nobody is assigned without your approval.
My cat is shy and hides from strangers. Will that be a problem?
Not at all. Include this in your booking notes — shy temperament, hiding spots, how long they typically take to warm up, what motivates them (treats, toys, just being left alone). Experienced sitters know that a cat who hides is a cat behaving normally, not a cat in distress. They'll check in, do the essentials, and give your cat the space they need.
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