Dog Sitter

The Comforted Kitty•Mount Pleasant, SC

18d•$100 - $3,000

About The Position

The Comforted Kitty is seeking reliable, responsible pet lovers for part-time, independent contractor work providing in-home pet-sitting visits and dog walking in the Mount Pleasant, South Carolina area. Sitters set their availability and service area, and the company matches them with clients. Work involves caring for dogs or cats while clients are away and may include visits, walks, extended daytime care, overnights, or live-in 24-hour care. 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 pay for longer visits, overnight care, and house sitting.

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 medication, including oral medication, injections, or fluids.
Availability on weekends and holidays.
Availability in the morning, afternoon, or evening.

Responsibilities

Feed pets and refresh their water.
Clean up pet waste.
Provide playtime, affection, or companionship based on 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 handle trash or recycling when requested.
Administer medication when within the sitter’s experience and comfort level.
Provide dog walks, drop-in visits, extended daytime visits, overnight stays, or live-in 24-hour care as arranged.