Dog Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 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 pet lovers to provide in-home visits and dog walking in Redwood City/San Mateo County. This is a flexible, part-time independent contractor role with you setting availability and service area.

You can also offer boarding for cats or dogs, and earn by the visit, with perks like weekly direct deposit and tips going to you. Typical duties include feeding, playtime, updating clients via our app, and following care instructions.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for dogs or cats in a sitting or walking capacity.
• Ability to handle dogs of various sizes.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication for updates.
• Comfortable working independently in clients' homes.
• Must own smartphone with reliable internet and camera.
• Medication administration experience welcomed.
• Must be available on holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking.
• Boarding for pets at your home if interested.
• Follow clients' care instructions and send updates with photos via app.
• Attend to feeding, water, waste, and playtime during visits.
• Ensure security by bringing in mail, adjusting lights, and following schedules.

Skills

Pet care experience

Dog handling (small to large)

Reliability & punctuality

Written communication

Independent in clients' homes

Smartphone & internet

Medication experience

Holiday & weekend availability

Job description

Part Time Pet Sitter & Dog Walker- Redwood City / San Mateo County Metro 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. You can also provide boarding for cats or dogs in your home if interested.
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
• Boarding in your home

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