Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 1,100 - 2,700; 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 perform in-home visits in the Washington DC area. You will care for cats while clients are away, following each home's instructions and maintaining trust with pet parents.

This flexible, independent contractor role lets you set availability and service area, ideal for cat lovers who value meaningful, independent work and reliable client communication.

Qualifications

• Previous cat care experience required.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently in clients' homes.
• Smartphone with reliable internet and camera.
• Medication experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-home cat sitting visits and ensure basic well-being of cats.
• Feed cats and refresh water; clean litter boxes.
• Provide play, affection, or companionship tailored to each cat.
• Send visit updates and photos through our app.
• Follow each client's detailed care instructions.

Skills

Cat care experience

Reliable & punctual

Attention to detail

Strong written communication

Independent in clients' homes

Smartphone with internet & camera

Medication administration experience

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter - Washington DC 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. Its 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