Catania has a well-established freelance pet-sitter scene with around 25 active sitters and walkers on Rover, Pawshake and PetBacker, plus around 14 verified TrustedHousesitters profiles. Average rates as of early 2026 sit at €15 per night for in-home boarding and €12 per walk. Most sitters speak Italian; some also English, French or Spanish, listed on their profile.
Citywide · Online platform
The largest pet-sitting platform in Italy, with 13+ active sitters in Catania offering home boarding, dog walks, daycare and home visits. Profiles include verification badges, reviews and language tags. Payment and insurance handled in-app.
💡 Filter by 'Owns a vehicle' if you need someone who can drive your dog to the vet
Citywide · Online platform
European pet-sitting platform with strong Italian coverage, including a dedicated Catania directory for dog sitters, cat sitters and walkers. Insurance, vet support and meet-and-greets included.
💡 Book the meet-and-greet a few days before your trip; many Catania sitters work full-time and prefer evening intros
Citywide · Online platform
House- and pet-sit exchange with 14 verified Catania profiles. Sitters stay in your home in exchange for caring for your pets; the platform charges an annual membership rather than per-stay fees.
💡 Best fit if you are away ≥ 4 nights; below that, freelance per-night sitters are usually cheaper
Our top-rated pet-friendly hotels, handpicked and verified.
Romano Palace Luxury Hotel
★★★★★ · 8.6/10
€220/night
Four Points by Sheraton Catania Hotel & Conference Center
★★★★ · 8.5/10
€140/night
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
★★★★ · 8.4/10
€165/night