Dog Sitter
The Comforted Canine•New York, NY
•$100 - $3,000•Remote
About The Position
The Comforted Kitty is seeking reliable, responsible pet lovers to provide in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking services. This is a flexible, part-time independent contractor position where sitters set their own availability and service area. The role involves caring for dogs and cats, ensuring pet parents can travel with peace of mind, and building trust with repeat clients. Most visits occur while clients are traveling, making weekend, holiday, morning, afternoon, and evening availability particularly valuable.
Requirements
- Experienced with dog or cat care, especially in a pet sitting capacity
- Confidently handle dogs from small to large
- Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
- Strong written communication
- Comfortable working independently in clients’ homes
- Smartphone with reliable internet & camera
- Medication experience (oral, injections, fluids)
- Holiday & weekend availability
Responsibilities
- Feeding and refreshing water
- Cleaning up waste
- Giving playtime, affection, or companionship based on each pet's personality
- Sending visit updates and photos through our app
- Following each client’s detailed care instructions
- Bringing in mail or packages
- Adjusting lights, blinds, or trash/recycling when requested
- Administering medication when within your experience and comfort level
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Bonus opportunities (holidays, short notice, strong feedback)
- 100% of tips go to you
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
