Cat Sitter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

Tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty, LLC is seeking a Part-Time Cat Sitter in the Reno/Sparks area to visit clients’ homes and care for cats while their humans are away. You’ll work independently, follow detailed care instructions, and provide updates and photos through our app.

This role offers flexible scheduling, pay per visit with premiums for longer visits and overnight stays, weekly direct deposit, and tip-only earnings. Previous cat care experience and reliable communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with cat care, especially in home visits.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Feed cats and refresh water.
• Clean litter boxes.
• Provide playtime, affection, or companionship per cat personality.
• Send visit updates and photos via our app.
• Follow client care instructions precisely.
• Bring in mail or packages when needed.
• Adjust lights, blinds, or trash/recycling as requested.
• Administer medication when within your experience and comfort level.

Skills

Cat care experience

Reliability

Punctuality

Written communication

Independent work

Smartphone required

Medication experience

Holiday/weekend availability

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter — Reno / Sparks, NV 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 $20 per 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