Dog Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; 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 Pet Sitter & Dog Walker in the Dallas, TX metro area to provide in-home visits and dog walking while clients are away. This is a flexible, independent contractor role where you set your availability and service area; you will match with clients through the platform.

You’ll care for dogs and cats, including feeding, walks, play, updates with photos, and following detailed care instructions.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for dogs or cats, preferably in a pet-sitting capacity.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently in clients' homes.
• Holiday and weekend availability is valued.
• Smartphone with reliable internet and camera is required.
• Medication experience (oral/injections/fluids) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking as requested.
• Feed and refresh water, clean up waste, and ensure pet comfort.
• Send visit updates and photos through the app.
• Follow each client’s detailed care instructions.
• Adjust lights, blinds, or trash/recycling as needed; bring in mail or packages.

Skills

Pet care experience

Reliability

Punctuality

Strong written communication

Independent work

Smartphone with internet & camera

Medication experience

Weekend availability

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

Part Time Pet Sitter & Dog Walker— Dallas, 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.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, 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
• 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 $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