Dog Sitter
About The Position
The Comforted Kitty is seeking reliable, responsible pet sitters and dog walkers in the Riverside, California area. The role involves providing in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking 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 position lets sitters volunteer for available jobs, set their own availability and service area, and be matched with clients. The work involves caring for pets, helping pet parents travel with peace of mind, and building trust with repeat clients. Service types include dog walks lasting 30–90 minutes, drop-in visits lasting 30, 45, or 60 minutes, extended daytime visits of 2–8 hours, overnight stays of 10–12 hours, 24-hour live-in care with overnight care, and boarding in the sitter’s home. Most visits take place 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
- Experience administering oral medication, injections, or fluids.
- Availability on weekends and holidays.
- Availability in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
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 or blinds and manage trash or recycling when requested.
- Administer medication when it is within the sitter’s experience and comfort level.
- Provide dog walks, drop-in visits, extended daytime visits, overnight care, 24-hour live-in care, or boarding, depending on services offered.
Benefits
- Flexible, part-time work with the ability to set availability and service area.
- Weekly direct deposit.
- Bonus opportunities for holidays, short-notice work, and strong feedback.
- Sitters keep 100% of tips.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
