Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% tips to sitter

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty is seeking reliable, in-home cat sitters to provide visits in the Torrance, CA area. This flexible, part-time role is an independent contractor position where you set your availability and we match you with clients.

Typical visits include feeding, litter box upkeep, play, updates with photos, and following client care instructions. Weekend and holiday availability is especially valuable, with pay per visit and tips going to you.

Qualifications

• 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 and camera.
• Medication experience (oral, injections, fluids).
• Holiday and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home cat sitting visits including feeding, water refresh, litter box cleaning, and playtime.
• Send visit updates and photos through the app.
• Follow each client’s care instructions and adapt to cat personality.
• Take care of light tasks at client homes as requested (mail, lights, trash).
• Administer medications within your experience and comfort level.

Skills

Cat care

Reliability

Punctuality

Written communication

Independent work

Smartphone

Medication experience

Weekend availability

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter — Torrance, 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 $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher 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)