Dog Sitter

The Comforted Canine; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty in Santa Rosa is seeking reliable 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 you set your availability and service area.

Duties include feeding and refreshing water, waste cleanup, playtime or companionship, updates with photos, following care instructions, and medication administration within your experience.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for dogs or cats in a sitter capacity.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication with clients.
• Comfortable working independently in clients’ homes.
• Smartphone with reliable internet and camera.
• Medication experience if needed.
• Weekend and holiday availability if required.

Responsibilities

• Feeding and refreshing water for pets.
• Cleaning up pet waste.
• Providing playtime and companionship suited to each pet.
• Sending visit updates and photos through the app.
• Following each client’s care instructions.
• Bringing in mail or packages when appropriate.
• Adjusting lights/blinds/trash as requested.
• Administering medication within your experience level.

Skills

Dog care experience

Cat care experience

Reliability

Punctuality

Strong written communication

Independent work

Smartphone with internet

Medication administration

Weekend availability

Tools

None

Job description

Professional Pet Sitter & Dog Walker— Santa Rosa / Sonoma 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.
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

Apply

Apply through our quick, mobile-friendly application.

Notes:

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