Dog Sitter

The Comforted Kitty, LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Flexible schedule

Bonuses for holidays or short notice

100% of tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty, LLC is seeking a part-time in-home pet sitter and dog walker in the Colorado Springs, CO area. Work independently, visiting clients’ homes to care for dogs and cats, with visits scheduled around clients’ travel plans.

Responsibilities include feeding, walking, sending updates with photos via our app, and following detailed care instructions. Weekend and evening availability are valued, with pay per visit and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for dogs and/or cats, especially in a sitter capacity.
• Confident with handling 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home pet sitting visits and dog walking as specified.
• Feed and refresh water; clean up waste; give playtime and companionship per pet personality.
• Send visit updates and photos through our app and follow care instructions.
• Bring in mail or packages; adjust lights/blinds; manage trash/recycling as requested.
• Administer medication when within experience and comfort level.

Skills

Dog care

Cat care

Reliable

Punctual

Written communication

Independent worker

Smartphone with internet

Medication experience

Tools

Mobile app usage

Job description

Part Time Pet Sitter & Dog Walker— Colorado Springs, CO 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