Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty is seeking reliable, in-home cat sitters for Fort Collins, CO. This part-time independent contractor role lets you set your availability and service area while matching you with clients. It’s ideal for cat lovers who want meaningful, independent work and the chance to build trust with repeat clients.

Pay is per visit, with typical rates around $20 for a 30–minute visit; longer visits and overnight care pay more. Weekend and holiday availability is especially valuable.

Qualifications

• Experienced with cat care and animal sitting.
• Reliable, punctual and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication and ability to report visits.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-home cat sitting visits.
• Feed cats and refresh water; clean litter boxes.
• Provide playtime, affection, or companionship as needed.
• Send visit updates and photos through the app.
• Follow each client’s care instructions.
• Handle light home tasks as requested.
• Administer medications when within experience level.

Skills

Cat care experience

Reliability

Punctuality

Strong written communication

Independent work

Smartphone with internet

Medication experience

Good at following instructions

Tools

Mobile app usage

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter — Fort Collins, 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