Dog Sitter

The Comforted Kitty, LLC; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities (holidays)

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty, LLC seeks reliable part-time pet sitters and dog walkers to provide in-home visits and dog walking in the Mount Pleasant, SC area. You set your availability and service area as an independent contractor, matching with clients for feeding, care, and companionship.

Responsibilities include feeding, watering, waste cleanup, photos and updates via the app, following client care instructions, and potential medication administration within your comfort level.

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 pet visits and dog walking.
• Offer playtime and companionship based on pet personality.
• Send visit updates and photos through our app.
• Follow each client’s care instructions.
• Bring in mail or packages as requested.
• Adjust lights, blinds, or trash/recycling per client request.
• Administer medications within your experience and comfort level.
• Schedule weekend, holiday, and varied daily availability.

Skills

Dog and cat care

Reliability

Punctuality

Strong written communication

Independent work

Smartphone with internet & camera

Medication experience

Holiday & weekend availability

Job description

Part Time Pet Sitter & Dog Walker— Mount Pleasant, SC 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