Find a cat sitter to visit your home

Cat sitting at your home

Home visits for while you are away

A qualified cat sitter will drop-in and visit your home to spend some one-on-one time with your cat.

Cat sitting services are suitable for cats of all ages including kittens and senior cats.

Personalised in-home care is a safer and more loving alternative to a commercial cattery.

How does it work?

Securing a cat sitting booking with Pawshake is easy and safe.

1. Search for a cat sitter

Choose from a range of experienced sitters nearby.

2. Organise a free meet and greet

Meet your sitter for free before you make a cat sitting booking to make sure it’s a perfect match.

3. Safely confirm your booking

Benefit from in-house customer support and free veterinary coverage for your cat.

Why choose Pawshake for cat sitting?

We've got you and your cat covered

Peace of mind guarantee

Free veterinary coverage included with every booking.

Experienced local sitters

Find qualified and reliable local cat sitters. Every single sitter’s profile is individually reviewed by our dedicated Trust and Safety team. We only accept 15% of sitter applications.

The Pawshake Guarantee

We care about the happiness and safety of you and your cat. On the rare occasion that your sitter has to cancel the booking, our dedicated team will work with you to find a new cat sitter.

Contactless payments

Pawshake’s safe and cashless booking process means that sitters only get paid after they complete the cat sitting booking.

See what Pawshake cat sitting clients have to say!

Read real cat sitting reviews from happy cat owners

Home Visits

NISARG, 04-08-2023

During my time away, I received regular updates with pictures and videos of my cat, which was a fantastic touch that truly brought a smile to my face. Knowing that my fur baby was in safe and caring hands allowed me to enjoy my trip with peace of mind. Bree went above and beyond their responsibilities as a cat sitter. Not only did she ensure my cat was fed and his litter box cleaned, but she also spent quality time playing and cuddling with him. It was evident from the photos and messages I received that my cat had formed a genuine bond with Bree. I wholeheartedly recommend Bree to anyone in need of a reliable and caring cat sitter. When I need a cat sitter in the future, there's no doubt that I'll be reaching out to Bree again. My cat found a new friend, and I found peace of mind during my travels. Thank you, Bree, for being the purr-fect cat sitter!

Home Visits

Cynthia, 15-06-2023

Camille is an amazing pet sitter - very reliable and experiened with pet care. My cat Pingoo was very well taken care by her. I would definitely recommend her to everyone who needs a pet sitter.

Find cat sitting near you

Top local areas

Auckland Rotorua Tauranga Christchurch Hastings Napier Palmerston North Nelson Whangarei Dunedin Queenstown Invercargill New Plymouth Hamilton Wellington

Frequently asked questions

Your cat sitting questions answered

What does cat sitting include?

With our cat sitting service, an experienced cat sitter will visit your home and spend some special one-on-one time with your cat.

Who will be cat sitting my cat?

Pawshake only accepts sitters who have experience and/or qualifications caring for pets. You will get to search, choose and have a free meet and greet with your cat sitter prior to making a booking.

Is cat sitting the right option for my cat?

Cat sitting is the perfect option for cats who prefer staying in their own home environment and would like some company during the day. Pawshake’s cat sitting services are suitable for cats of all ages and are more personal than a cattery.

How do I choose a cat sitter?

Visit the sitter's profile and read about their background, qualifications and experience.Then request a free meet and greet. If you are happy with the cat sitter’s experience and how well they bond with your cat, confirm your booking on Pawshake.