Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty, LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

Tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty, LLC is seeking a part-time cat sitter to perform in-home visits across Orange County, CA. This flexible independent contractor role lets you set your own schedule and service area, and matches you with clients seeking trustworthy care for their cats.

Ideal candidates are experienced with cat care, reliable, and able to communicate clearly in writing while working autonomously in clients’ homes. Weekend availability and photo updates are valued benefits of this role.

Qualifications

• Cat care experience is required to handle visits confidently.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential for client trust.
• Strong written communication helps sharing visit updates.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home cat sitting visits, including feeding, water, litter box cleaning, and playtime.
• Send visit updates and photos through our app, following each client’s care instructions.
• Be comfortable working independently in clients’ homes and accommodating holiday/weekend needs.

Skills

Cat care experience

Reliability

Punctuality

Written communication

Independent work

Smartphone & internet

Medication experience

Holidays & weekends

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter — Orange County, CA 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 $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