Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty, LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Tips go to you

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty, LLC is seeking reliable cat lovers to provide in-home visits in the Colorado Springs area. This part-time independent contractor role lets you set your availability and area, matching you with clients who travel and need care for their cats.

You’ll feed, clean, and provide companionship while sending updates and photos through our app. Weekend and holiday availability is especially valuable, with pay per visit and opportunities for tips and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience in cat care, especially as a pet sitter.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication.
• Comfortable working independently in clients’ homes.
• Smartphone with reliable internet and camera.
• Medication experience (oral, injections, fluids).
• Holiday and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home cat sitting visits per client instructions.
• Feed cats and refresh water; clean litter boxes.
• Give playtime and companionship based on each cat's personality.
• Send visit updates and photos via the app.
• Follow detailed care instructions and bring in mail or packages as needed.
• Adjust lights or blinds and manage trash/recycling when requested.
• Administer medication only within your experience level.

Skills

Cat care experience

Reliable

Punctual

Strong written communication

Independent worker

Smartphone with internet

Medication administration experience

Holiday & weekend availability

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter — Colorado Springs, CO Area

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.

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 $20 per 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