Care for animals.
Build something real.
We're a woman-owned team of 15 passionate, professional pet sitters serving Sacramento. If you love animals, take your work seriously, and want to be part of a company that values quality over volume, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Look For
We hire for character first.
Skills can be taught. Reliability, warmth, and genuine love for animals can't. Here's what matters most to us when building this team.
Genuine love for animals
This isn't just a job. Our clients trust us with family members. We need people who feel that weight and embrace it.
Reliability without reminders
Our clients are traveling. They need to know their sitter will show up, on time, every time, without being chased down.
Communicative & responsive
Updates, photos, and quick responses aren't optional extras. They're core to what we offer every client.
Respectful in clients' homes
We're guests in people's spaces. We treat every home with the same care we'd want shown in our own.
Calm under pressure
Animals are unpredictable. We need people who stay level-headed and make good decisions when things don't go to plan.
Growth mindset
We support our team and invest in their development. We want people who want to grow alongside us.
The Process
What happens after you apply.
Application review
We review every application personally. If your background looks like a good fit, we'll reach out within a week.
Intro conversation
A casual call or meeting with Lauren to get to know each other, talk through your experience, and answer your questions.
Shadow sit
Before your first solo booking, you'll shadow an experienced team member so you understand how we work.
Welcome to the team
Once you're set up, we'll match you with clients that suit your strengths, availability, and comfort level.
Ready to apply?
All sitters are 1099 independent contractors and are required to carry their own liability insurance, bond, and be Red Cross Pet CPR certified.
Fill out the form and we'll be in touch. There are no wrong answers here. We're looking for honesty about your experience and a clear sense of who you are.
We review applications on a rolling basis and reach out to candidates personally. Even if we're not actively hiring, strong applications are kept on file.
Application received — thank you!
We read every application personally. If you're a fit for the team, we'll be in touch within 1–2 weeks. Even if we're not actively hiring, strong applications stay on file.
Look out for a note from zitchdogpetsitting@gmail.com.