Dog Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty in Charlotte, NC is seeking a part-time pet sitter and dog walker to visit clients' homes and occasionally board pets. You’ll set your own schedule and service area as an independent contractor.

Pay is per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 for a 30-minute visit; weekly direct deposit, bonus opportunities, and 100% of tips go to you. Weekend, holiday, morning, and evening availability are highly valued.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home pet sitting visits and dog walking for dogs and cats.
• Follow each client's care instructions and send visit updates with photos.
• Offer boarding in your home for cats or dogs if interested.
• Maintain reliability and safety while visiting clients' homes.
• Manage lighting, mail, and other simple tasks as requested.

Skills

Pet care experience

Dog handling

Reliability & punctuality

Written communication

Job description

Part Time Pet Sitter & Dog Walker- Charlotte, NC 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. You can also provide boarding for cats or dogs in your home if interested. 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, or companionship 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
• Boarding in your home

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 $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