Dog Sitter

The Comforted Kitty•Baltimore, MD

18d•$100 - $3,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Comforted Kitty is seeking reliable, responsible pet lovers to provide in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking for clients in the Baltimore, Maryland metro area. Sitters work independently as part-time contractors, set their own availability and service area, and are matched with clients. The role involves caring for pets while their owners are away and building trusting relationships with repeat clients. Services 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, and 24-hour live-in care. Visits may involve feeding pets, refreshing water, cleaning up waste, providing playtime and companionship, sending updates and photos through an app, following client care instructions, and handling requested household tasks. Medication may be administered when it is within the sitter’s experience and comfort level. Most visits take place while clients are traveling, so 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 rates 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

Medication experience, including oral medication, injections, or fluids.
Availability on holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

Provide in-home pet sitting visits and dog walking.
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 pet 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.