Dog Sitter
About The Position
The Comforted Kitty is seeking reliable, responsible pet lovers for flexible, part-time pet sitting and dog walking in the Staten Island / NYC Metro Area. Sitters provide in-home care for dogs or cats while clients are away, and may also offer boarding in their own homes if interested. This is an independent contractor role in which assignments are voluntary; sitters set their availability and service area, and the company matches them with clients. Services may include 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, live-in 24-hour care, and boarding in the sitter’s home. Most work takes place while clients are traveling, so availability on weekends, holidays, and mornings, afternoons, or evenings is especially valuable. Pay is per visit, typically starting around $25 per 30-minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits and overnight or house-sitting care.
Requirements
- Experience caring for dogs or cats, especially in a pet-sitting capacity.
- Ability to confidently handle dogs ranging 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, as well as mornings, afternoons, or evenings.
- Interest in providing boarding for cats or dogs in the sitter’s home.
Responsibilities
- Feed pets and refresh their water.
- Clean up pet waste.
- Provide playtime, affection, and companionship suited 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 manage trash or recycling when requested.
- Administer medication when within the sitter’s experience and comfort level.
- Provide dog walking, drop-in visits, extended daytime care, overnight care, 24-hour live-in care, or in-home boarding, depending on services offered.
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit.
- Bonus opportunities for holidays, short-notice assignments, 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
