Cat Sitter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% tips go to you

Pay per visit (per-visit rates)

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty, LLC is seeking a part-time, in-home cat sitter in the Richmond, CA area.

You will visit clients' homes to feed, clean litter, provide play and updates via our app, and follow care instructions. This independent contractor role offers flexible hours and weekend availability, with tips paid directly to you.

Qualifications

• Experienced with cat care, especially in a pet sitting capacity.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication and independence in clients' homes.
• Smartphone with reliable internet and camera required.
• Medication experience a plus; weekend availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home cat sitting visits including feeding, water, litter box care.
• Offer play, affection, and companionship based on each cat’s personality.
• Send visit updates and photos via the app; follow client care instructions.
• Handle light tasks as requested (mail, lights, etc.) and administer medications when appropriate.

Skills

Cat care experience

Reliable

Punctual

Detail-oriented

Strong written communication

Independent in clients' homes

Smartphone with internet & camera

Medication experience

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter — Richmond, 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