Live-in house sitting is a cat sitting service where a professional sitter lives in your home during your trip, staying overnight and spending most of the day there so your cat can remain comfortable in their normal routine.
Every live-in house sitting stay follows your cat’s routine and your home’s needs.
Feeding schedules, medication administration, fresh water, litter cleaning, and daily play based on your cat’s normal routine.
Your sitter lives in your home during the stay, providing overnight care and extended daytime presence so your cat spends far less time alone.
Receive daily updates with photos and notes, along with basic home care like mail collection, plant watering, and general home monitoring.
Best Suited For
Sitter sleeps in your home overnight
Away during much of the day
Daytime interaction is limited
Sitter stays in your home day and night
Extended daytime presence with your cat
Longer companionship throughout the day
Designed to minimize alone time
Not sure which service fits best?
Many of our professional cat sitters are experienced with a wide range of feline medical needs, including:
Every live-in house sitting stay begins with a free Meet & Greet so you can feel confident welcoming a sitter into your home.
Verified reviews from cat owners who trusted our sitters with their cats and homes while they traveled.
The Comforted Kitty also provides professional in-home dog sitting and private dog walking.
Personalized drop-in visits, extended daytime care, overnight stays, and live-in house sitting for dogs who are most comfortable at home.
One-on-one walks tailored to your dog’s routine, exercise needs, walking pace, and handling requirements. We do not combine unfamiliar client dogs into group walks.
Have both cats and dogs at home? Tell us about every pet in your household, and we’ll match you with a qualified caregiver.
Have questions about live-in house sitting? These answers cover the most common details about care, medications, and daily updates.
Live-in house sitting means a professional cat sitter stays in your home during your trip. Your sitter stays overnight and provides extended daytime presence, stepping out only for brief periods as needed. Your cat remains in their normal routine and environment while you’re away.
Live-in house sitting includes overnight stays and extended daytime coverage. Sitters may leave briefly for errands or other scheduled commitments, but the structure is designed to minimize alone time and maintain your cat’s routine. If you need near-continuous presence, we can discuss your specific needs.
Live-in house sitting includes:
Overnight presence
Extended daytime care
Medication administration (if needed)
Light home care (mail, plants, trash rotation, basic checks)
Yes. Many of our professional cat sitters are experienced with oral medications, insulin injections, subcutaneous fluids, eye and ear treatments, inhalers, and specialized feeding routines. Instructions are reviewed carefully during your complimentary Meet & Greet.
Yes. If you would like, your sitter will message you a daily photo and written update through your client app. You can also message your sitter directly if needed during your trip.
Before your trip, you’ll meet your assigned sitter in your home. You’ll review your cat’s routine, medication instructions, home access details, alarm systems, overnight expectations, and emergency contacts. This ensures everyone is comfortable before your booking begins.
Yes. Sitters are background-checked, insured and bonded. You meet your sitter in advance, and clear written care instructions are documented before your trip. Communication and daily updates add accountability throughout your stay.
Many cats experience less stress when they remain in their familiar home environment. Live-in house sitting avoids transportation, exposure to unfamiliar animals, and changes in routine. It’s often a strong choice for senior cats, anxious cats, or cats with medical needs.
Live-in house sitting is often a good fit for:
Cats who struggle when left alone
Senior cats needing observation
Multi-cat households
Cats on medication schedules
Homeowners who prefer someone residing in the home during travel
Tell us your travel dates and your cat’s routine, and we’ll match you with a professional sitter who can stay in your home.
