Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

Tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a part-time cat sitter to provide in-home visits for clients while they travel. This independent contractor role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to set your availability and service area.

Typical visits include feeding, litter box care, playtime, and care updates via our app. You must be reliable, with cat care experience, and comfortable working alone in clients' homes.

Qualifications

• Experienced with cat care, especially in a pet sitting capacity.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication.
• Smartphone with reliable internet & camera.
• Holiday & weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home cat sitting visits following client care instructions.
• Feed cats and refresh water, clean litter boxes, and provide playtime.
• Send visit updates and photos through the app.
• Administer medications within your experience and comfort level.
• Care for clients' homes by bringing in mail and adjusting lights as needed.

Skills

Cat care

Punctual

Written communication

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter - Winston-Salem, NC 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