Cat sitting in Toronto typically costs about $20 to $35 per drop-in visit in 2026. Overnight house sitting in the pet parent's home generally costs around $45 to $75 or more per night, while cat boarding in a sitter's home may cost approximately $35 to $55 per night.
These are planning ranges based on publicly listed Toronto rates reviewed in August 2026. Every sitter sets their own prices, so your final cost will depend on the care your cat needs, your dates and the service you choose.
Typical cat-sitting rates in Toronto
| Type of cat care | Typical Toronto price |
|---|---|
| 30-minute drop-in visit | $20 to $35 per visit |
| 60-minute drop-in visit | $35 to $50 per visit |
| House sitting in your home | $45 to $75+ per night |
| Boarding in the sitter's home | $35 to $55 per night |
For seven days of care, one daily drop-in visit may cost around $140 to $245. Two visits each day may cost approximately $280 to $490.
These totals may be higher if you have more than one cat, need care over a holiday or require medication or longer visits.
Which type of cat sitting do you need?
The right service depends on your cat's routine and comfort level.
Drop-in visits allow your cat to remain at home while a sitter visits to provide food, fresh water, litter-box care, playtime and an update. Many healthy adult cats may be comfortable with one or two visits each day.
House sitting may be a better fit for kittens, senior cats, highly social cats or cats that need closer supervision. The sitter stays in your home, giving your cat more company while keeping them in familiar surroundings.
Cat boarding means your cat stays in the sitter's home. This can work for cats that adjust well to new environments, but it may not suit cats that become stressed away from home.
What can increase the cost?
Cat-sitting rates can change based on:
- The number and length of visits
- The number of cats in your home
- Medication or special-care needs
- Holiday rates
- Overnight or constant-care requirements
Questions to ask before booking
A good cat sitter should understand more than feeding and litter care. Before confirming, ask:
- Are you comfortable giving my cat's medication?
- Can we arrange a meet and greet first?
- How often will you be home?
- Do you have a safe room for my cat?
- Do you have any other pets in your home?
Share your cat's routine, personality, hiding places and emergency information before the booking begins. Clear instructions help the sitter provide consistent care and give you more peace of mind while you are away.
Find a cat sitter in Toronto without extra platform fees
Hello Marshy helps pet parents find local cat sitters across Toronto and the GTA. You can compare sitter profiles and rates, message before booking and look for someone who understands your cat's routine.
Sitters set their own prices, and Hello Marshy charges pet parents 0% booking fees, 0% platform fees and 0% payment-processing fees. You pay the rate set by your sitter, including any clearly displayed sitter-set charges. Optional Marshy Cares booking protection is shown separately at checkout.
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