Dog Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; 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 reliable pet lovers to provide in-home pet sitting visits and dog walking in Fremont and SF East Bay. You may also offer boarding for pets at your home. Flexible part-time shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Ideal candidates are experienced with pet care, comfortable handling dogs of various sizes, dependable, and able to work independently in clients’ homes. A smartphone with internet and camera is required, with potential medication duties.

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

• Provide in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking as requested.
• Follow clients' care instructions and send updates/photos via app.
• Turn lights, mail, and other tasks as needed during visits.
• Administer medications within your experience and comfort level.

Skills

Pet care experience

Handling large dogs

Reliability

Written communication

Independent work

Smartphone & internet

Medication experience

Weekend availability

Job description

Part Time Pet Sitter & Dog Walker— Fremont / SF East Bay Area Metro

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.

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