Dog Sitter

The Comforted Kitty, LLC; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities (holidays, short/n

100% of tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty, LLC is seeking reliable, responsible pet lovers to provide in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking across Oakland and the SF East Bay. This is a flexible, part-time independent contractor role with clients matched to your availability.

Pay starts around $25 per 30-minute visit, with higher rates for longer visits, overnight care, or house sitting. Direct deposits and bonus opportunities are offered, and 100% of tips go to you.

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 sitting visits and dog walking as requested.
• Follow each client’s detailed care instructions.
• Send visit updates and photos through the app.
• Feed and refresh water, clean up waste, give playtime or companionship.
• Administer medications within your experience and comfort level.

Skills

Pet care experience

Reliable & punctual

Strong written communication

Independent worker

Smartphone with reliable internet

Medication experience

Job description

Part Time Pet Sitter & Dog Walker— Oakland / SF East Bay Area Metro

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