Dog Sitter
About The Position
The Comforted Kitty is seeking reliable, responsible pet lovers to provide in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking while clients are away. Sitters may also provide boarding for cats or dogs in their own homes if interested. This is a flexible, part-time independent contractor position: jobs are voluntary, sitters set their availability and service area, and the company matches them with clients. The role involves caring for pets, giving pet parents peace of mind while traveling, and building trust with repeat clients. Services include walks lasting 30–90 minutes, drop-in visits of 30, 45, or 60 minutes, extended daytime visits of 2–8 hours, overnights of 10–12 hours, 24-hour live-in care, and boarding in the sitter’s home. Most visits occur while clients are traveling, so weekend, holiday, morning, afternoon, and evening availability is especially valuable.
Requirements
- Experience caring for dogs or cats, especially in a pet-sitting capacity.
- Ability to confidently handle dogs from small to large.
- Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Comfort working independently in clients’ homes.
- A smartphone with reliable internet access and a camera.
Nice To Haves
- Medication experience, including oral medications, injections, or fluids.
- Availability on holidays and weekends.
- Availability for mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
- Interest in providing boarding in the sitter’s home.
Responsibilities
- Feed pets and refresh their water.
- Clean up pet waste.
- Provide playtime, affection, or companionship according to each pet’s personality.
- Send visit updates and photos through the company app.
- Follow each client’s detailed care instructions.
- Bring in mail or packages when requested.
- Adjust lights, blinds, or trash and recycling when requested.
- Administer medication when it is within the sitter’s experience and comfort level.
- Provide dog walking, pet sitting, overnight or live-in care, and potentially boarding in the sitter’s home.
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit.
- Bonus opportunities for holidays, short-notice work, and strong feedback.
- Sitters receive 100% of tips.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
