Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty, LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty, LLC is seeking trustworthy, independent cat sitters to provide in-home visits in the Charleston, SC metro area. This part-time, contractor role lets you set your availability and visit schedule.

You’ll feed, refresh water, clean litter, provide play and companionship, send updates and photos, and follow client care instructions. Weekend and evening availability are highly valued, with pay per visit and tips going to you.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for cats in a home setting.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to follow detailed care instructions.
• Comfort with communicating updates via app.
• Medication experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Feeding cats and refreshing water.
• Cleaning litter boxes.
• Giving playtime, affection, or companionship based on each cat’s personality.
• Sending visit updates and photos through our app.
• Following each client’s detailed care instructions.
• Bringing in mail or packages when requested.
• Adjusting lights, blinds, or trash/recycling as needed.
• Administering medication within your experience and comfort level.

Skills

Cat care experience

Reliability

Punctuality

Strong written communication

Independent work

Job description

Do you love cats and enjoy working independently? The Comforted Kitty is looking for reliable, responsible cat lovers to provide in-home cat sitting visits while clients are away.

This is a flexible, part-time independent contractor position where you set your availability and service area, and we match you with clients. It’s a great fit if you want meaningful, independent work caring for cats, helping pet parents travel with peace of mind, and building trust with repeat clients.

Part-Time Cat Sitter — Charleston, SC Metro Area

What You’ll Do

Cat sitting visits may include:

• Feeding cats and refreshing water
• Cleaning litter boxes
• Giving playtime, affection, orcompanionship based on each cat’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

Most visits take place while clients are traveling, so weekend, holiday, morning, afternoon, and evening availability is especially valuable.

Service Types

• Drop-ins: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes (1–3x daily)
• Extended daytime visits: 2-8 hours
• Overnights: 10-hour stays
• 24-hour care: live-in with overnight care

What We Look For

• Experienced with cat care, especially in a pet sitting capacity
• 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

Pay & Perks

• Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25per 30 minute visit, withhigher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting
• Weekly direct deposit
• Bonus opportunities (holidays, short notice, strong feedback)
• 100% of tips go to you