Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty, LLC; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% tips

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty, LLC is seeking a Part-Time Cat Sitter for the St. Petersburg/ Clearwater area. You will perform in-home visits to care for clients’ cats, including feeding, litter maintenance, play, and updates, while aligning with each client’s instructions.

Great for cat lovers who value independence and flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Prior cat-care experience and reliable internet access are preferred for snapshot updates and app communication.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for cats in a pet-sitting capacity.
• Reliable, punctual and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication and ability to follow care instructions.

Responsibilities

• Feed cats and refresh water.
• Clean litter boxes.
• Provide playtime and companionship.
• Send visit updates and photos.
• Follow each client’s care instructions.
• Handle mail or packages and perform light household tasks as requested.
• Administer medication within your experience level.

Skills

Cat care experience

Reliable

Punctual

Written communication

Independent work

Smartphone access

Medication experience

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter — St. Petersburg / Clearwater 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

Apply

Apply through our quick, mobile-friendly application.

Notes:

• Apply to one location only
• No phone calls (we contact strong matches)