Dog Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; San Diego (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 in the San Diego County area to provide in-home pet sitting and dog walking on a flexible, part-time basis. You can also offer boarding for cats or dogs from your home if interested.

Jobs are voluntary and you set your availability; clients are matched to your schedule and service area. This independent contractor role is ideal for someone who enjoys meaningful, flexible work, helping pet parents travel with peace of mind, and building trust

Qualifications

• Experience caring for dogs or cats in a sitter or walker role.
• Reliable and punctual with attention to detail.
• Able to work independently in clients’ homes and follow care instructions.
• Strong written communication and reporting updates to clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking.
• Follow each client’s care instructions and send visit updates and photos.
• Feed pets, refresh water, and clean up waste as needed.
• Administer medication only if within your experience and comfort level.

Skills

Pet care experience

Reliable

Punctual

Independent work

Strong written communication

Smartphone with internet

Job description

Part Time Pet Sitter & Dog Walker— San Diego County 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.

Part Time Pet Sitter & Dog Walker— San Diego County 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

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

Notes:

• Apply to one location only
• No phone calls (we contact strong matches)