Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; New York (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty is seeking reliable cat lovers to provide in-home cat sitting visits while clients are away. You set your availability, and we match you with clients for flexible, part-time work.

Responsibilities include feeding, litter box cleaning, updates with photos, and following client care instructions. Weekend and holiday availability is highly valued, with pay per visit and tips going to you.

Qualifications

• Cat care experience, especially in a pet-sitting capacity.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently in clients' homes.
• Smartphone with reliable internet and camera.
• Medication experience (oral, injections, fluids).

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home cat sitting visits when clients are away.
• Feed cats and refresh water; clean litter boxes.
• Offer playtime and companionship per each cat's personality.
• Send visit updates and photos via the app; follow care instructions.
• Handle tasks like bringing in mail and adjusting lights as requested.
• Administer medication within your experience and comfort level.
• Availability including weekends, holidays, mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

Skills

Cat care

Reliability

Punctuality

Written communication

Independent work

Smartphone needed

Medication experience

Weekend availability

Job description

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