Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonuses

100% of tips

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty is seeking dependable cat lovers for in-home visits in Fremont/SF East Bay. You’ll set your own schedule as an independent contractor, caring for cats while clients are away and providing updates through our app.

Ideal candidates have prior cat care experience, reliability, and good written communication. Weekend availability is especially valued; compensation is per visit with potential bonuses and tip-sharing benefits.

Qualifications

• Experienced with cat care, especially in-home visits.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home cat sitting visits per client needs.
• Feed, refresh water, clean litter, and give playtime as appropriate.
• Send visit updates and photos through our app and follow care instructions.

Skills

Cat care

Reliability

Punctuality

Written comms

Independent work

Medication experience

Weekend availability

Tools

Mobile apps

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

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 $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