Cat Sitting Service in Ottawa | Your Trusted Cat Sitter

How Our Ottawa Cat Sitting Works

We assign you a PSI-certified local cat sitter who already works in your neighbourhood. If you live in Kanata, your sitter is based in Kanata. If you are in Orleans, Nepean, Hintonburg, or Manotick, the same applies. We have a dedicated sitter living and working minutes from your door. Morning visits, midday check-ins between appointments, evening sessions with extended playtime, whatever keeps your cat’s routine intact.

Your sitter arrives, greets your cat, handles feeding and fresh water, scoops litter boxes, and spends quality time with play, brushing, or simply sitting nearby for cats who prefer company without interaction. They check that your Westboro apartment is secure, bring in mail from your Old Ottawa South porch, water plants, and make sure everything’s as you left it.

After each visit, you receive detailed daily diary notes. You’ll know if they ate well, used the litter box, seemed playful or sleepy, and whether anything needs attention. Complete transparency from Orleans to Nepean. You can upgrade to text or email diary notes with photos of your pet.

What Cat Sitting Services and Pricing Are Available Across Ottawa?

Single Daily Visit: $16.50 One 15-minute visit for independent cats comfortable with once-daily feeding. We refresh food and water, scoop litter, provide play or cuddle time, and provide updates. Works well for short weekend trips when your cat doesn’t need constant supervision.

Two Daily Visits:$22 each, 30 minutes. Morning and evening visits, maintaining routine. Ideal for cats accustomed to twice-daily feeding, multiple cats, or anxious cats needing frequent check-ins.

45-Minute Extended Visit: $30.25 Extra time for long-haired breeds requiring daily brushing (Persians, Maine Coons, Ragdolls), cats on timed medication schedules, or sociable cats genuinely enjoying longer interaction. 

60-Minute Premium Visit: $38.50 Full-hour care for complex situations. Multi-cat households with individual feeding protocols, high-energy Bengals or Abyssinians needing serious play to prevent destructive behavior, or comprehensive medical monitoring.

Medical Care Visits: $22.00 to $44.00. Specialized pricing for cats requiring insulin injections, wound care, or medical monitoring. Starts at $22.00 for 15 minutes, up to $44.00 for full hour. PSI-certified caregivers document each dose and watch for concerns.

Multiple Cats: Add $3.30 for one additional cat, $4.95 for two more, or $5.78 for three additional cats. Covers individual feeding, extra litter maintenance, and personalized attention.

Overnight Care: $82.50 per night for continuous companionship and supervision. Holiday periods: 1.5x surcharge.

Frequent sitting qualifies for reduced pricing.

What Included In Each Visit

Feeding & Fresh Water: We follow your exact instructions. Wet food at room temperature or slightly warmed, dry food measured to the gram, special supplements mixed in, fresh water in clean bowls.Multiple water stations throughout your Orleans home if that’s their preference.

Litter Box Maintenance: We scoop all boxes during every visit. Multiple cats mean multiple boxes, and we keep them all clean. We monitor sudden changes, document, and report. We add fresh litter as needed, wipe surrounding areas, and check for tracking issues.

Health Monitoring: Changes in appetite, energy level, or behaviour are noted immediately. Vomiting, diarrhea, limping, eye discharge, laboured breathing, anything concerning gets photographed, documented, and reported so you can contact your vet. For serious emergencies, we’re authorized to transport your cat to the Emergency Veterinary Hospital.

Medication Administration: Pills hidden in treats, liquid medications by dropper, insulin injections for diabetic cats, eye drops for infections, and ear medication for mites. We handle it all with patience and positive reinforcement. 

Companionship & Play: Social cats get quality interaction. We play, brush long-haired cats to prevent mats, provide lap time for cuddlers, or simply sit nearby reading while your cat observes from their favourite Glebe armchair.

Home Security Checks: We verify doors and windows are locked, check that your Barrhaven thermostat maintains appropriate temperature, ensure no water leaks have developed, collect mail and packages, water plants, open or close blinds to simulate occupancy, and report any maintenance concerns.

Why Cat Owners From The Glebe to Kanata, Orleans to Manotick Choose Loving Paws

Loving Paws delivers professional in-home cat sitting that’s more affordable than boarding catteries and infinitely less stressful for your cats. Our team of 15+ certified, skilled caregivers, background-checked, insured, and bonded, follows Pet Sitters International standards to provide the personalized communication, photo updates, and e-diary notes that give you peace of mind while traveling.

Beyond cat sitting, we offer dog walking, in-home dog sitting, small pet sitting for rabbits and birds, medical care for post-op recovery, stress-free nail trims, virtual veterinary consultations, positive reinforcement puppy training, and house sitting, combining pet routines with home security.

Our Ready-Key program ensures secure access, competitive pricing keeps costs down, and our mission focuses on tailored, loving care that reduces pet separation anxiety and owner guilt while ensuring quality beyond industry norms.

Which Cat Breeds and Personalities Have We Cared for Across Ottawa?

Every breed, every personality. Domestic Shorthairs and Longhairs are found in most Ottawa homes. Siamese cats are vocal in Westboro condos. Maine Coons lounging in Kanata houses. Bengals with endless energy in Barrhaven. Persians requiring daily grooming in Rockcliffe Park. Ragdolls going limp in your arms in the Glebe. Russian Blues hiding in New Edinburgh. Sphynx cats needing temperature regulation in Centretown.

We’ve cared for senior cats at 20+ years requiring hospice-level attention. Kittens under six months need multiple daily feedings. Feral rescues from the Ottawa Humane Society are slowly learning to trust. Three-legged cats, blind cats, deaf cats, cats with chronic illnesses, and cats with behavioural challenges. Every cat gets individualized care based on their specific needs and personality.

Specialised Cat Care for Every Need — Serving All Ottawa Neighbourhoods

Shy & Anxious Cats: We don’t force interaction. We speak softly, move slowly, keep food and water accessible, and maintain clean litter boxes. Over multiple visits, even the most timid cats emerge curious about the consistent person who respects their boundaries. Photos confirm they’re eating and using litter, even if they won’t socialise.

Senior Cats & Medical Monitoring: Older cats with arthritis, kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, or diabetes need attentive care. We monitor appetite, litter box habits, energy, and mobility. If your 16-year-old, who normally greets us stays in bed, we notice and document it. Early detection prevents emergencies.

Multi-Cat Households: Multiple cats mean managing feeding schedules, monitoring social dynamics, and ensuring every cat gets individual attention. We know which cat in your Centretown condo needs separate meals and which Kanata cat needs extra playtime versus solitude.

Post-Surgery & Recovery Care: Recovering cats need restricted activity and close monitoring. We prevent jumping in your Glebe home, check incision sites for swelling or discharge, administer prescribed pain medication, and provide the quiet companionship that aids healing.

Special Diets & Feeding Schedules: Cats on prescription diets, food allergies, or weight management programs get exactly what they need, when they need it. Wet food morning and evening, dry food measured precisely, prescription kibble, and nothing else, regardless of how persistently they beg at your Hintonburg kitchen counter.

Indoor Enrichment & Play: Indoor cats need mental stimulation. We use feather wands, laser pointers, interactive toys, puzzle feeders, and window-watching time. High-energy Bengals in Barrhaven get serious play sessions. Senior Persians in Westboro get gentle brushing and quiet companionship

Which Ottawa Communities Does We Serve: West, East, South, and Central?

We serve the full Ottawa region with local sitters based in each area:

Downtown & Central: Centretown, The Glebe, Old Ottawa South

West End: Westboro, Hintonburg, Nepean

East Ottawa: New Edinburgh, Rockcliffe Park, Orleans

South: Barrhaven, Manotick, Rive-Sud

West Suburbs: Kanata

Questions Cat Owners Ask About Our Service

How much does cat sitting cost in Ottawa? Single daily visits start at $16.50 for 15 minutes. Twice-daily 30-minute visits are $22.00 each. Extended 45-minute visits are $30.25, and full 60-minute premium visits are $38.50. Pricing is consistent across all areas — whether you are booking cat sitting in Kanata, cat sitting in Orleans, in-home cat care in Stittsville, or a cat sitter in Manotick or Barrhaven. Multi-cat households receive add-on rates rather than full per-cat pricing. Daily packages reduce per-visit costs.

Is there a cat sitter near me in Ottawa? Yes. We have local sitters currently working in Kanata, Stittsville, Orleans, Rockland, Barrhaven, Manotick, Nepean, Westboro, Hintonburg, Centretown, The Glebe, Old Ottawa South, New Edinburgh, Rockcliffe Park, and Rive-Sud. We assign a sitter who is already minutes from your door, not someone driving across the city.

Do you offer cat sitting in Kanata and Stittsville? Yes. We have dedicated sitters serving the west Ottawa communities of Kanata and Stittsville full-time. Your sitter lives and works locally and is available on your schedule.

What about cat sitting in Orleans and East Ottawa? Absolutely. Our east Ottawa team covers Orleans. We also extend service into Rockland for clients east of the city who need professional in-home cat care without struggling to find someone willing to travel that distance.

Do you provide cat sitting in Barrhaven and South Ottawa? Yes. Barrhaven is one of our most active service areas. If you are in the south end and looking for reliable local cat care, we have someone already working in your neighbourhood.

Can I get a cat sitter in Manotick and the surrounding area? Yes. We regularly provide cat sitting in Manotick, including properties along the Rideau River and in the rural communities.

Will my cat be okay with a stranger? Most cats adjust within a few visits. We move at their pace, never forcing interaction. Shy cats might hide initially, but usually warm up when they realize we bring food, clean litter, and don’t disrupt their space. Social cats often greet us at the door on the second visit.

What if my cat needs medication? We handle all types of pills, liquids, injections, and topical treatments. We follow your vet’s instructions precisely, document each dose, and monitor for adverse reactions. Diabetic cats needing insulin, senior cats requiring thyroid medication, and post-surgical cats needing pain management, we manage it all.

Do you care for multiple cats? Absolutely. We’ve handled households with five or more cats throughout Ottawa. We manage individual feeding requirements, monitor social dynamics, ensure each cat gets attention, and maintain multiple litter boxes. Each cat’s personality and needs are addressed.

What if there’s an emergency? We’re trained in recognizing emergencies and authorized to transport your cat to veterinary care if necessary. We contact you immediately when concerns arise and follow your pre-authorized instructions for emergencies. For serious issues, we take your cat to the Emergency Veterinary Hospital or your designated vet clinic.

Can you administer insulin injections? Yes. Our sitters are trained in insulin administration for diabetic cats. We follow precise timing, monitor blood glucose if you have home testing equipment, watch for signs of hypoglycemia, and maintain detailed records for your vet.

Will you send updates? Every visit includes photos and e-diary notes. You’ll see your cat, know they ate, see clean litter boxes, and read observations about their behaviour and mood. If you’re traveling internationally to Europe or Asia, you’ll still stay connected to your Ottawa cats.

What about litter box issues? We monitor closely. If your cat stops using the box, has diarrhea, shows blood in urine, or displays any litter box abnormalities, we document and report immediately. These often indicate medical issues requiring veterinary attention.

Do you provide house-sitting services too? Yes. While caring for your cats, we also provide home security, mail collection, package retrieval, light rotation, plant watering, garbage/recycling management, and maintaining lived-in appearance. Your Glebe home or Kanata house stays secure while you’re away.

How do I book cat sitting?

Call 613-266-2697, email information@lovingpaws.ca, or use our 24/7 online booking system at lovingpaws.ca. We’ll discuss your cats’ routines, dietary needs, medication schedules, personality quirks, and any special requirements. Then we assign a local sitter and arrange a meet-and-greet before your trip.

Ready to Book? Your Local Cat Sitter in Kanata, Orleans, Manotick, Stittsville, or Anywhere in Ottawa Is Ready

Your cats deserve to stay comfortable in their own home their favourite windowsill, their cozy bed in your Kanata bedroom, their routine intact in your Barrhaven house. We provide reliable, professional care that keeps them fed, healthy, and content while you travel.

Same trusted sitter every visit. Real-time photo updates and e-diary notes. Certified, insured, background-checked care. Complete home security while you’re away.

Contact Loving Paws today:

📞 613-266-2697

✉️ information@lovingpaws.ca

We’ll discuss your cats’ unique needs, arrange a meet-and-greet, and ensure everything’s ready before you leave, whether you’re traveling for business, vacation, or family obligations anywhere from Toronto to overseas.

Visit lovingpaws.ca for 24/7 online booking and to learn about our complete range of pet care services across Ottawa, Hamilton, and Mississauga.