Dog Sitter

The Comforted Kitty, LLC; Village of Bellerose (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips go to you

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty, LLC is seeking a part-time pet sitter and dog walker on Long Island, NY. This is an independent contractor role with flexible hours, where you set availability and serve clients in their homes.

Responsibilities include in-home visits, dog walking, sending updates via our app, and following each client’s care instructions. Weekend and holiday availability is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience with dog or cat care, particularly in pet sitting.
• Confident handling dogs from small to large sizes.
• Reliable, punctual and detail oriented in care routines.
• Strong written communication for visit updates and notes.
• Comfortable working independently in clients’ homes.
• Smartphone with reliable internet and camera for updates.
• Medication experience appropriate to pet care.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home dog or cat sitting visits and dog walking.
• Send visit updates and photos through our app.
• Follow each client’s detailed care instructions.
• Feed, refresh water, and tidy up waste as needed.
• Administer medication within your experience and comfort level.
• Offer weekend, holiday, morning, afternoon, and evening availability.

Skills

Experienced pet care

Handle dogs of all sizes

Reliable and punctual

Detail-oriented

Strong written communication

Independent in clients’ homes

Smartphone with internet & camera

Medication experience

Job description

Part Time Pet Sitter & Dog Walker— Long Island, NY 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.

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