Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty in the Bronx/ NYC Metro Area is seeking reliable, responsible cat lovers for in-home cat sitting visits. This flexible, part-time independent contractor role lets you set your availability and service area while we match you with clients.

You’ll feed, refresh water, clean litter, provide play and companionship, and send updates with photos via our app. Medication assistance is possible within your experience, with weekend and evening shifts especially valuable.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home cat sitting visits including feeding, water, and litter box care.
• Send visit updates and photos through our app.
• Follow each client’s detailed care instructions.
• Administer medications when within your experience and comfort level.
• Adjust lights, blinds, or trash/recycling when requested.

Skills

Cat care experience

Strong written communication

Reliable and punctual

Detail-oriented

Smartphone with reliable internet &amp

Medication administration experience

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter — Bronx / NYC 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 $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting
• Weekly direct deposit
• Bonus opportunities (holidays, short notice, strong feedback)
• 100% of tips go to you