Dog Sitter

The Comforted Canine; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 280 - 670; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities (holidays, short;,

100% of tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty in Dallas, TX area seeks reliable, independent pet lovers to provide in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking when 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.

Responsibilities include feeding and refreshing water, cleaning up waste, giving playtime or companionship, sending visit updates and photos, following each client’s care instructions, and

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

Responsibilities

• Pet sitting visits may include feeding and refreshing water, cleaning up waste, giving playtime or companionship, sending visit updates and photos, following care instructions, bringing in mail or packages, adjusting lights or trash/recycling when requested, administering medication when within your experience and comfort level.

Skills

Dog/Cat care experience

Pet sitting experience

Written communication

Reliability

Independence

Tools

Smartphone with internet

Job description

Professional Pet Sitter & Dog Walker— Dallas, TX 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

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