Pet Sitter (with some middays)

Lucy Goo Pet Sitting is looking for dependable pet sitters with availability primarily in the mornings and evenings, with occasional midday visits. Holiday availability is important, especially during our busiest travel periods, including Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Do you genuinely love dogs and cats? Are you dependable, responsible, and the kind of person who treats other people's pets like your own? You may be a perfect fit for Team Goo!

Lucy Goo Pet Sitting is looking for experienced, reliable pet sitters to care for our clients' dogs and cats in their homes.

This is a great position for someone who loves animals and is looking for flexible, part-time work. 

Most assignments include morning visits (typically 7–9 AM) and evening visits (typically 7–9 PM), with some midday visits around 12–2 PM. Visits may include feeding, playtime, litter box care, medications, and dog walks as part of the pet's normal routine.

This is a flexible, sporadic position rather than a set weekly schedule. Some weeks may be busier than others. Sitters who want to earn more can build up their schedules by accepting additional pet-sitting assignments as they become available.

Because our clients live throughout our service area, reliable transportation and a willingness to drive to different client homes are essential.

As a Lucy Goo pet sitter, you'll visit clients' homes and provide personalized care based on each pet's individual routine and needs.

A typical visit may include:

• Walking and exercising dogs
• Feeding dogs and cats and providing fresh water
• Giving treats and medications according to client instructions
• Playing with dogs and cats and providing plenty of affection and attention
• Scooping litter boxes and sweeping the surrounding area
• Picking up and properly disposing of pet waste
• Washing or tidying food and water bowls as needed
• Cleaning up minor pet messes
• Making sure pets are comfortable, happy, and secure before leaving
• Following detailed instructions for each pet and household
• Checking in and out of visits through our pet-sitting app
• Sending clients a thoughtful visit report and photos after each visit

And yes—playing, cuddling, belly rubs, sitting on the floor with the pets, and giving them lots of love are all part of the job!

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for people who understand that professional pet sitting is much more than simply stopping by someone's house.

Our clients trust us with two of the things most precious to them: their pets and their homes.

The ideal Team Goo member is:

• Experienced caring for both dogs and cats
• A true animal lover
• Dependable and punctual
• Patient, compassionate, and nurturing
• Extremely attentive to detail
• Comfortable following detailed written instructions
• A good communicator
• Comfortable working independently
• Able to recognize when a pet's behavior, appetite, appearance, or routine seems unusual
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of different breeds, personalities, ages, and sizes
• Comfortable getting down on the floor to play and interact with pets
• Able to walk, bend, reach, and handle active dogs
• Able to lift up to 15 pounds
• Comfortable working outdoors in different weather conditions

Availability

We are especially looking for people with availability during:

• Mornings
• Evenings
• Weekends
• Holidays

Pet sitting is busiest when our clients are traveling, which means weekend and holiday availability is an important part of this position.

Reliability is essential. Once you are scheduled to care for a pet, that animal is depending on you.

Transportation & Technology Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A reliable vehicle
• A dependable backup transportation plan
• A smartphone with reliable service
• The ability to use our pet-sitting app to review instructions, GPS check in/out, upload photos, and send visit reports

Why Lucy Goo?

Lucy Goo Pet Sitting has been caring for Houston's pets since 2009 and has been voted Houston's #1 pet sitting/dog walking business three times by Houston PetTalk Magazine.

We believe in quality over quantity. We aren't an on-demand service that sends unknown people into clients' homes. Our Team Goo members are carefully selected and trained to meet Lucy Goo's standards for safety, reliability, attention to detail, and loving pet care.

Our sitters and dog walkers are insured, bonded, and Pet CPR/First Aid certified.

Most importantly, we believe every animal deserves to be treated kindly and receive safe, loving, individualized care.

If you're the person at a party who ends up spending more time with the dog or cat than the people, we'd love to hear from you. 🐾

Apply today to join Team Goo!