Dog Sitter

The Comforted Kitty, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

Tips all to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty, LLC in Austin, TX is seeking a flexible part-time pet sitter and dog walker to provide in-home visits and walks. You set your availability and service area, and we match you with clients. This independent contractor role rewards reliability, trust, and excellent client communication.

Pay is per visit, typically starting around $25 for a 30-minute visit, with higher rates for longer visits or overnight care. Weekly direct deposit and tip pay are offered as perks.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for dogs or cats in a sitter capacity.
• Able to handle dogs of various sizes.
• Dependable, punctual, detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home pet sitting visits and dog walking as requested by clients.
• Feed and refresh water; tidy waste; give playtime and companionship.
• Send visit updates and photos via the app and follow care instructions.
• Check mail/packages and adjust home settings per client requests.
• Medication administration within your experience and comfort level.
• Work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, mornings, and evenings.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Written comms

Job description

Part Time Pet Sitter & Dog Walker— Austin, TX Metro Area

Do you love dogs (or cats) and enjoy working independently? The Comforted Kitty is looking for reliable, responsible pet lovers to provide in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking while clients are away. This is a flexible, part-time independent contractor position where all jobs are voluntary and 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 dogs and cats, helping pet parents travel with peace of mind, and building trust with repeat clients.

What You’ll Do

Pet sitting visits may include:

• Feeding and refreshing water
• Cleaning up waste
• Giving playtime, affection, orcompanionship based on each pet'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

• Walks: 30-90 minutes (1-3x daily)
• Drop-ins: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes (1–3x daily)
• Extended daytime visits: 2-8 hours
• Overnights: 10-12 hour stays
• 24-hour care: live-in with overnight care

What We Look For

• Experienced with dog or cat care, especially in a pet sitting capacity
• Confidently handle dogs from small to large
• 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