Trusted cat sitters in Melbourne

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Cat care services in Melbourne

Cat Boarding

Your cat stays overnight in a quiet, cat-safe Melbourne home. From Fitzroy terrace houses to Carlton apartments — real homes, real care, no kennels.

In-Home Cat Sitting

A sitter stays in your Melbourne home while you travel. Your cat keeps their territory, their routine, and their favourite spot by the gas heater on cold winter nights.

Drop-In Visits

A sitter visits your home to feed, clean the litter tray, play, and give your Melbourne cat some company. Perfect for independent cats who love their own space.

Available cat sitters in Melbourne

Discover verified sitters in Fitzroy, Collingwood, Carlton and more

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Cat-friendly neighbourhoods in Melbourne

Where Melbourne cats feel right at home

Fitzroy, Collingwood and Carlton

Melbourne's inner north is a haven for cat lovers. Terrace houses with heritage character, well-maintained courtyards, and a dense community of experienced sitters who adore cats.

Heritage terrace houses
Enclosed courtyards
Dense cat-loving community

St Kilda, South Yarra and Prahran

The inner south attracts sitters who live in spacious apartments and Victorian houses. Warm indoor environments ideal for Melbourne winters, with dedicated cat rooms and cosy sleeping spots.

Warm winter-ready homes
Cat-dedicated spaces
Experienced professional sitters

Hawthorn, Camberwell and Boroondara

Melbourne's leafy eastern suburbs offer large family homes with secure gardens — excellent for cats who enjoy watching wildlife from a shaded verandah.

Large secure gardens
Leafy quiet streets
Nearby veterinary clinics

Cat care tips for Melbourne

Keep your cat comfortable through Melbourne's famously unpredictable weather

Four seasons in one day

Melbourne's weather can shift from 30°C to 15°C within hours. Sitters should keep escape routes sealed, provide warm sleeping spots for cool nights, and monitor your cat if a sudden heatwave arrives.

Winter heating checks

Melbourne winters are cold, particularly in inner-city apartments and older terrace houses. Ensure sitters know your heating setup and can keep your cat warm. Cold draughts from sash windows are a common issue.

Enrichment for indoor cats

Melbourne cat owners often keep their cats fully indoors. Brief your sitter on your cat's favourite toys, scratching posts, and window perches so they can provide proper enrichment during their stay.

Bushfire smoke awareness

During Victoria's fire season, air quality can drop rapidly. If your cat has respiratory sensitivities, ask sitters to keep windows closed on smoky days and to monitor for any signs of distress.

The Petme difference

Why Melbourne cat owners choose Petme

More than a booking platform. A community of people who genuinely love cats.

Verified sitters

Every Melbourne sitter is identity-checked, reviewed by real cat owners, and approved before their first booking. You see real photos, genuine reviews, and full profiles.

100% verified

A$20,000 vet coverage

Every booking includes up to A$20,000 in veterinary expense coverage. If something unexpected happens while your cat is in care, you are protected.

A$20,000 protection

Home-style care

Your cat stays in a real Melbourne home — no kennels, no cages. They curl up by the heater, watch birds through bay windows, and get one-on-one attention.

Kennel-free

Live photo updates

Sitters send real-time photos so you always know your Melbourne cat is warm, fed, and happy — even on a grey winter afternoon.

Real-time updates

Frequently asked questions about cat sitters in Melbourne

Everything you need to know before booking a cat sitter

How do I find a cat sitter in Melbourne?

Download the Petme app, enter your Melbourne suburb, and browse verified local cat sitters. Filter by service type, availability, and price. All sitters have real reviews from other Melbourne cat owners.

How much does a cat sitter cost in Melbourne?

Melbourne cat sitters typically charge A$25–A$55 per night for cat boarding, A$40–A$75 per night for in-home sitting, and A$15–A$30 per drop-in visit. Prices vary by suburb and level of care.

Are Petme cat sitters in Melbourne background-checked?

Yes. Every sitter on Petme is identity-verified before accepting bookings. We review their profile, require agreement to our pet care standards, and display genuine reviews from verified local pet owners.

What does the A$20,000 vet coverage include?

Every booking through Petme includes up to A$20,000 in veterinary expense coverage — protection against unexpected accidents or illnesses while your cat is in a sitter's care.

Can Melbourne sitters handle cold winter nights?

Yes. Melbourne sitters are familiar with the city's cold winters. You can specify heating preferences, sleeping arrangements, and any health concerns so your cat stays warm and comfortable.

Which Melbourne suburbs does Petme cover?

Petme has verified cat sitters across the entire Melbourne metro area — including the CBD, Inner North, Inner South, Eastern Suburbs, Bayside, and the Western Suburbs.

Cat sitting in Melbourne

Melbourne is one of Australia's most pet-loving cities, and cats occupy a special place in its inner-city culture. From the heritage terrace houses of Fitzroy to the Victorian villas of Hawthorn, Melbourne homes are beautifully suited to indoor cats — bay windows for birdwatching, heated rooms for winter curling, and enclosed courtyards for supervised outdoor time.

Petme connects Melbourne cat owners with verified local sitters across every suburb and season. Whether your cat needs a cosy boarding arrangement in Carlton while you travel, a daily check-in from a Brunswick local over the school holidays, or a live-in sitter to maintain routine through Melbourne's unpredictable spring weather, Petme makes it easy to find someone you genuinely trust.

Every Petme booking includes A$20,000 in veterinary expense coverage. No booking fees, no hidden charges. Just caring, verified Melbourne sitters who treat your cat exactly as they would their own.

Sitters available across all Melbourne suburbs

Coverage from St Kilda to Camberwell and beyond

24/7 support from a real team

A$20,000 vet coverage on every booking

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