Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty, LLC; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty is seeking a part-time cat sitter to visit clients’ homes in Thousand Oaks, CA. You will provide in-home care for cats, follow detailed care instructions, and send updates and photos through our app.

This independent contractor role offers flexible scheduling with weekend, holiday, morning, afternoon, and evening availability to fit your life while building trust with clients and their feline companions.

Qualifications

• Experience with cat care, 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 & camera.

Responsibilities

• Feed cats and refresh water.
• Clean litter boxes.
• Provide playtime, affection, or companionship.
• Send visit updates and photos via our app.
• Follow each client’s care instructions.
• Take in mail/packages and adjust home settings as requested.
• Administer medication only when within your experience.
• Weekend/holiday availability preferred.

Skills

Cat care experience

Reliability

Punctuality

Written communication

Independent work

Smartphone required

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter — Thousand Oaks, 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, or companionship 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