Dog Sitter

The Comforted Canine; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; 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 for in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking in the Hayward, CA area. This is a flexible, part-time independent contractor role where you set availability and service area, matching with clients.

Walks, drop-ins, extended daytime visits, overnights, and 24-hour care are available, with weekend and holiday availability highly valued. Pay per visit starts around $25 for 30 minutes, with higher pay for longer visits and overnight care.

Qualifications

• Experienced with dog or cat care, especially in a pet sitting capacity.
• Confident handling 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 pet sitting visits and dog walking as scheduled.
• Record and share visit updates and photos via our app.
• Follow detailed care instructions for each client.
• Administer medications within your experience and comfort level.

Skills

Pet care experience

Dog handling (sizes)

Reliability & punctuality

Written communication

Independent in clients' homes

Tech-ready (smartphone)

Medication experience

Holiday & weekend availability

Job description

Professional 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