Cat Sitter

Professional Cat Sitter (1099 Contractor) — Greater Sacramento County Metro Area

Reliable. Detail-oriented. Great communicator. If you’re the type of person who sends thorough updates after each visit and follows instructions exactly, you’ll fit right in.

The Comforted Kitty is contracting with independent cat sitters in the Sacramento County metro area. This is a 1099 independent contractor role (not W-2). You choose your availability and service area; we match you with clients based on fit and demand.

What You’ll Do

• Provide in-home cat sitting for drop-ins and overnights
   
• Follow client instructions precisely: food, water, litter, enrichment
   
• Support meds when applicable (based on your skill level and comfort)
   
• Keep the home tidy + handle small tasks (mail, plants, trash)
   
• Send updates after each visit (notes + photos) via our app
   

Service Types

• Drop-in visits: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes (1–3x daily)
   
• Overnights: 10-hour stays in the client’s home
   
• 24-hour live-in care: overnight + staying in client’s home most of daytime
   

What Clients Value (and What We Hire For)

You’ll succeed here if you can consistently deliver:

• Peace of mind: clear after-each-visit updates with photos
   
• Easy logistics: professional meet & greet + smooth coordination
   
• Medication confidence: careful, calm handling when needed
   
• Home-care basics: the details done right (litter/food/water/tidy)
   
• Reliability: on-time, routine consistency
   
• Trust: respectful, professional in someone’s home
   

Pay + Perks

• Competitive pay rates
   
• Bonus opportunities (holidays, short notice, referrals, strong feedback, etc.)
   
• 100% of tips go to the sitter
   
• Support from a national community of pet care providers
   

Schedule (Flexible, With Standards)

Client visit windows typically include:

• Morning (6a–12p)
• Afternoon (12p–5p)
• Evening (5p–10p)
• Overnights (10 hours)
• Live-in (24 hours)
   

You choose your availability. If you accept a booking, you must show up on time and complete every update.

Requirements (Read Carefully — Screening)

Must have:

• 18+ and cat care experience (professional not required, but real experience is)
   
• A smartphone with reliable internet + camera (updates are required)
   
• Ability to pass a background check and provide references
   
• Strong written communication and responsiveness
   
• Professionalism entering and working in clients’ homes
   

Strongly preferred:

• Medication experience (oral meds, injections, fluids) and/or Pet First Aid/CPR
   
• Availability during peak times (especially winter holidays)