Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty • Austin, TX

25d • $100 - $3,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Comforted Kitty is seeking reliable, responsible cat lovers to provide in-home cat-sitting visits for clients in the Austin, Texas metro area. This flexible, part-time independent contractor position lets sitters set their availability and service area, with clients matched to them. Sitters care for cats while their clients are away and help provide peace of mind and continuity for repeat clients.

Service options include drop-in visits of 30, 45, or 60 minutes, one to three times daily; extended daytime visits of 2–8 hours; overnight stays of 10 hours; and 24-hour live-in care with overnight care. Visits may include feeding cats, refreshing water, cleaning litter boxes, providing playtime or companionship, sending updates and photos through the app, following client instructions, bringing in mail or packages, adjusting lights or blinds, handling trash or recycling when requested, and administering medication when within the sitter’s experience and comfort level. Weekend, holiday, morning, afternoon, and evening availability is especially valuable.

Requirements

• Experience with cat care, especially in a pet-sitting capacity.
• Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Comfort working independently in clients’ homes.
• A smartphone with reliable internet and a camera.

Nice To Haves

• Medication experience, including oral medication, injections, or fluids.
• Weekend and holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Feed cats and refresh their water.
• Clean litter boxes.
• Provide playtime, affection, or companionship based on each cat’s personality.
• Send visit updates and photos through the app.
• Follow each client’s detailed care instructions.
• Bring in mail or packages when requested.
• Adjust lights or blinds and handle trash or recycling when requested.
• Administer medication when within the sitter’s experience and comfort level.

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit.
• Bonus opportunities for holidays, short-notice work, and strong feedback.
• Sitters receive 100% of tips.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed