Dog Sitter

The Comforted Kitty•New York, NY

1d•$100 - $3,000

About The Position

The Comforted Kitty is seeking reliable, responsible pet lovers for flexible, part-time independent contractor work providing in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking in the Queens / NYC Metro Area. Sitters set their availability and service area, and the company matches them with clients. Sitters may also offer boarding for cats or dogs in their own homes if interested. Most work takes place while clients are traveling, so weekend, holiday, morning, afternoon, and evening availability is especially valuable. Service options include dog walks lasting 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, 24-hour live-in care, and boarding in the sitter’s home. Pay is per visit, typically starting around $25 per 30-minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, and house sitting.

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

Medication experience, including oral medications, injections, or fluids.
Weekend and holiday availability.
Availability in the morning, afternoon, and evening.

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 handle trash or recycling when requested.
Administer medication when it is within the sitter’s experience and comfort level.
Provide dog walking, drop-in visits, extended daytime visits, overnight or 24-hour care, and optionally boarding.