Dog Sitter

The Comforted Kitty • City of White Plains, NY

7d • $100 - $3,000

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. This is a flexible, part-time independent contractor role. Jobs are voluntary, sitters set their availability and service area, and the company matches sitters with clients. The role is suited to someone who enjoys independent work, caring for dogs and cats, helping pet parents travel with peace of mind, 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, and live-in 24-hour care. 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.
• Confidence handling 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 holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Feed pets and refresh their water.
• Clean up pet waste.
• Provide playtime, affection, and 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, blinds, or trash and recycling when requested.
• Administer medication when within the sitter's experience and comfort level.

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit.
• Bonus opportunities for holidays, short-notice work, and strong feedback.
• Sitters receive 100% of tips.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed