Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty, LLC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 9,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% tips

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty, LLC in Durham, NC is seeking a reliable part-time cat sitter to visit clients’ homes and care for their cats while they travel.

You set your availability and service area as an independent contractor, with visits including feeding, litter box cleaning, playtime, updates with photos via our app, and following care instructions. Weekend and holiday availability is especially valuable.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home cat sitting visits per client instructions.
• Feed cats and refresh water.
• Clean litter boxes.
• Send visit updates and photos via our app.
• Administer medications when within your experience.
• Occasionally handle mail/house-related tasks as requested.
• Weekend/holiday availability is valuable.

Skills

Cat care

Reliability

Written comms

Independence

Smartphone

Medication experience

Weekend availability

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter — Durham, NC 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, 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

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