Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay per visit

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty is seeking a part-time cat sitter in the Dallas, TX area to care for cats in their homes while clients are away. You’ll set your own schedule and service area and be matched with clients for in-home visits.

This independent contractor role offers meaningful, flexible work with frequent updates and photos for clients. Ideal candidates are experienced with cat care, reliable, punctual, and able to follow detailed care instructions.

Qualifications

• Experienced with cat care in a pet sitting capacity.
• Reliable, punctual and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication.
• Comfortable working independently in clients’ homes.
• Medication experience (oral, injections, fluids).
• Holiday & weekend availability.

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.
• Adjusting lights, blinds, or trash/recycling when requested.
• Administering medication when within your experience and comfort level.

Skills

Cat care experience

Reliable

Punctual

Strong written communication

Independent work

Smartphone with internet

Medication experience

Holiday & weekend availability

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter — Dallas, TX Metro 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