Dog Sitter

The Comforted Kitty•Boise, ID

1d•$100 - $3,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Comforted Kitty is seeking reliable, responsible pet lovers to provide in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking in the Boise/Nampa metro area while clients are away. Sitters may also offer boarding for cats or dogs in their own homes if interested. This flexible, part-time independent contractor role lets sitters volunteer for available jobs, set their availability and service area, and be matched with clients. The work involves caring for pets and building trust with repeat clients. Services include walks of 30–90 minutes, drop-in visits of 30, 45, or 60 minutes, extended daytime visits of 2–8 hours, overnight stays of 10–12 hours, live-in 24-hour care, and boarding in the sitter’s home. Visits may involve feeding pets and refreshing water, cleaning up waste, providing playtime and companionship, sending updates and photos through the company app, following detailed care instructions, handling requested household tasks, and administering medication when appropriate to the sitter’s experience and comfort. Weekend, holiday, morning, afternoon, and evening availability is especially valuable. Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30-minute visit and higher rates for longer visits, overnight care, and house sitting. The posting also mentions weekly direct deposit, bonus opportunities, and tips going entirely to the sitter.

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.
Smartphone with reliable internet access and a camera.
Holiday and weekend availability is valued.
Medication experience, including oral medications, injections, or fluids, is listed among the desired capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Availability on weekends and holidays.
Availability in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
Experience administering oral medications, injections, or fluids.
Interest in boarding cats or dogs in the sitter’s home.

Responsibilities

Provide in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking while clients are away.
Optionally provide boarding for cats or dogs in the sitter’s home.
Feed pets and refresh their water.
Clean up pet waste.
Provide playtime, affection, or companionship appropriate to each pet.
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 or blinds and handle trash or recycling when requested.
Administer medication when it is within the sitter’s experience and comfort level.
Offer services such as walks, drop-ins, extended daytime visits, overnight stays, live-in 24-hour care, or home boarding.