Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty, LLC; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; 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 in-home cat sitter in Walnut Creek. This independent contractor role offers flexible scheduling and client-matching based on your availability and service area. You’ll care for cats during owners’ travels, provide updates, and build trust with repeat clients.

Typical visits include feeding, litter upkeep, play or companionship, and photo updates through our app. Weekend and holiday availability is especially valued.

Qualifications

• Experienced in cat care, especially in-home visits.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication for visit updates.
• Comfortable working independently in clients’ homes.
• Must have a smartphone with internet access and camera.
• Medication administration experience preferred.”

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home cat sitting visits as scheduled.
• Feed cats and refresh water; clean litter boxes.
• Offer playtime, affection, or companionship per cat’s needs.
• Send visit updates and photos via the app.
• Follow clients’ care instructions precisely.
• Collect mail or packages as requested.
• Adjust lights/blinds or manage trash/recycling on instructions.
• Administer medications within your comfort level.

Skills

Cat care experience

Reliability

Strong written communication

Independent worker

Smartphone with internet

Medication administration

Tools

Mobile app usage

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter — Walnut Creek / Contra Costa County 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