Become a cat sitter
Cat owners need someone to look in on their cat while they are away — usually short visits at the cat's own home, sometimes a few days staying there. You decide which jobs you take, when, and what they cost.
Create your cat sitter profileWhat sitters charge
Real prices from sitters on Woof, and what you keep after the 15% fee.
| Service | Typical price | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| Drop-in visits at the cat's homeper visit | 120 kr | 102 kr |
| Cat sitting in the owner's homeper day | 225 kr | 191 kr |
| Day care at your placeper day | 195 kr | 166 kr |
Median prices among the sitters on Woof who have set cat prices in Stockholm, Göteborg, Malmö and Uppsala, October 2026 — 7 sitters for drop-in visits, 6 for the others. A small sample, so read the figures as a guide. You set your own rate.
What you need
You travel to the cat
Most cat sitting happens at the cat's home: food, water, the tray and some company, usually once a day. You need to be able to get there.
Keys and routines
You get keys and a routine to follow. Go through it all in chat before the owner leaves, and agree what happens if something comes up.
Got pets of your own?
It rarely matters when you go to the cat. It counts for more if you take cats in — cats are territorial and seldom want to share space with another's.
Noticing when something is wrong
Cats hide being unwell. Spotting untouched food or an unused tray is often the most valuable thing you do, and the whole reason owners pay for visits.
Payment, reviews and other animals
How you get paid, how reviews build up and what applies to dogs, small pets and horses are all covered on our pet sitter page.
Pet sitter jobsQuestions about becoming a cat sitter
What do I get paid?
You set your own price. The median for a cat drop-in visit on Woof is 120 kr, and you keep 102 kr after the 15% fee. Many charge more for several cats or longer visits.
Where does the sitting happen?
Usually at the cat's home. You can also take cats in, but most owners would rather their cat stayed in its own surroundings.
How often do I need to go?
One visit a day is enough for most adult cats. The owner says what their cat needs, and you agree it before the booking.
Do I need experience with cats?
No formal requirements. Say in your profile what you are used to — your own cat, other people's, medication, older cats. That is what owners read.
How soon can I start?
The profile takes about ten minutes. After that you are visible to cat owners near you and can get requests straight away.
Ready for your first cat?
Create your profile today and be visible to cat owners near you this week.
Create your cat sitter profile