Dog Sitter

The Comforted Canine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 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 reliable, independent pet lovers to provide in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking in Orange County, CA. This flexible, part-time independent contractor role lets you set availability and service area while matching with clients

Responsibilities include feeding, playtime, updates with photos, and following care instructions. Weekend and evening availability is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experienced with dog or cat care and in-home visits.
• Confident handling dogs from small to large breeds.
• Reliable, punctual and detail-oriented for client homes.
• Strong written communication and ability to share visit updates.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home dog or cat sitting visits as scheduled.
• Walks and drop-ins with varied time slots.
• Follow clients’ care instructions precisely.
• Send updates and photos through the app after visits.
• Handle medications within experience and comfort level.

Skills

Dog care

Cat care

Reliability

Punctuality

Written communication

Independence

Medication experience

Weekend availability

Tools

Smartphone with internet

Job description

Professional Pet Sitter & Dog Walker— Orange County, 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