Dog Sitter

The Comforted Kitty, LLC; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Bonuses

Tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty, LLC in Hayward, CA is seeking reliable, independent pet lovers to provide in-home dog and cat visits and dog walking. This is a part-time, independent contractor position with flexible availability and service area.

You set your schedule and we match you with clients seeking care for their dogs and cats. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, playtime, updates with photos, following client instructions, and occasional errands like collecting mail.

Qualifications

• Experienced with dog or cat care in 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.
• Feed and refresh water; clean up waste.
• Send visit updates and photos through our app.
• Follow client care instructions and accommodate scheduling.
• Bring in mail or packages and adjust lights or trash as requested.
• Administer medication within your experience level.

Skills

Pet care experience

Reliability

Punctuality

Written communication

Independence

Smartphone with internet

Medication handling

Holiday & weekend availability

Job description

Part Time Pet Sitter & Dog Walker— Hayward, CA 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