Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 220 - 670; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty in Durham, NC is seeking a part-time cat sitter to perform in-home visits as an independent contractor. You set your availability and service area, matching with clients who need cat care while they travel.

Responsibilities include feeding, litter care, play and companionship, and sending updates/photos via the app. You may administer medications within your experience and follow detailed care instructions. Weekend and evening shifts are valuable.

Qualifications

• Must have cat-care experience, preferably in home-sitting.
• Reliable, punctual and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently in clients’ homes.
• Smartphone with reliable internet and camera.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-home cat sitting visits: feed, refresh water, and litter box care.
• Provide play, affection and companionship per each cat’s personality.
• Send visit updates and photos via the app.
• Follow each client’s care instructions; administer medications within your experience.
• Assist with mail/packages, adjust lights/blinds when requested.

Skills

Cat care experience

Reliability

Attention to detail

Written communication

Independent work

Smartphone access

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, 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

Apply

Apply through our quick, mobile-friendly application.

Notes:

• Apply to one location only
• No phone calls (we contact strong matches)