Dog Sitter

The Comforted Canine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

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 Queens/NYC area. This is a flexible, part-time independent contractor role where you set your own availability and service area, with matches to clients through our app.

Pay starts around $25 per 30-minute visit with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, and house sitting. Weekly direct deposit and bonus opportunities are offered, with 100% of tips going to you.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for dogs or cats in a home setting.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented work ethic.
• Strong written communication with clients via app/ messaging.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking.
• Feed and refresh water; clean up waste; give affection and companionship as needed.
• Send visit updates and photos; follow client care instructions.
• Handle medication administration only within your experience and comfort level.
• Watch for client needs during travel; provide weekend/holiday availability.

Skills

Pet care experience

Reliable & punctual

Detail-oriented

Strong written communication

Independent working in clients' homes

Smartphone with internet & camera

Medication experience

Holiday & weekend availability

Job description

Professional Pet Sitter & Dog Walker— Queens / NYC 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