Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty, LLC; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty, LLC is seeking reliable, compassionate part-time cat sitters to provide in-home visits in Fremont and the SF East Bay Area. You would work as an independent contractor with flexible hours and your own service area, matched with clients seeking trusted cat care.

Pay starts around $25 per 30-minute visit, with higher rates for longer visits, overnight care, and house sitting. Weekly direct deposit and bonus opportunities are offered, with 100% of tips going to you.

Qualifications

• Experience with cats and in-home pet care.
• Reliable, punctual and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication.
• Comfortable working independently in clients' homes.
• Smartphone with reliable internet and camera.
• Medication experience (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Feeding cats and refreshing water.
• Cleaning litter boxes.
• Playtime, affection, or companionship as needed.
• Sending visit updates and photos through the app.
• Following client care instructions.
• Bringing in mail or packages when requested.
• Adjusting lights, blinds, or trash/recycling as directed.
• Administering medication within your experience and comfort level.

Skills

Cat care

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication

Independence

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter — Fremont / SF East Bay Area Metro

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

• 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 $25per 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