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Recent Pet Care reviews in Melbourne

So glad we found such a lovely stay for Ace. It was a home away from home for him. Such great care and regular contact with photos and videos really put our minds at ease and was appreciated. Absolutely first class and we will be back. Thanks so much Candice

Dog boarding

$500

Fantastic haircut. Excellent communication. Thanks Bryan!

Hairdresser/Barber required for mens haircut

$70

Cathie is amazing..patient and kind. My boy loved her and would highly recommend

Home cat groomer

$150

David and his partner were so lovely and easy to communicate with.

Look after my dog for the night

$30

Thank you so much James, you did a great job and it was lovely to meet you

Need a haircut

$60

I could not recommend Peter highly enough! He went above and beyond to make sure my mid-pandemic interstate move was as stress-free as possible. You can tell he genuinely cares about the people and pets he works with. Thank you so much, it wouldn’t have been home without my gross cat ❤️

Pet Cat Courier Melb - Central Coast NSW

$300

What's the average cost of a pet care expert in Melbourne

$70 - $250

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$70

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$140

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$250

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What do pet care services include?

Pet care services go beyond basic care for your pets or animals - they can also help with boarding, companionship, and exercise. Importantly, they can help you look after your pet if you’re unable to or if you’ll be away. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or someone to help you take care of a puppy when you're at work, Airtasker can connect you with the right professionals. 

Here are a range of pet services available to help with your beloved animals:

Pet sitting & boarding

Most pet owners consider boarding kennels for their pets when they’re heading away overnight or for an extended period, but your pet can also stay in your home or in the home of a registered pet sitter. Some pet boarding services also offer a day care service for those pets that don’t like to be left alone during the day. At a pet boarding service, your pet will receive food, exercise, and comfortable bedding as well as the company of people and dogs around them. There may also be music and air conditioning in some places. Or if you choose a dog, reptile boarding, or cat sitting service, your pet can stay in a familiar environment and keep to their routine with a dedicated pet sitter in your own place. This is especially helpful for anxious pets or those needing constant supervision.

Dog walking & exercise

If you’re working long hours or heading away on holiday, dog walking services can help your pooch get their daily workout to keep them happy and healthy. During the walk, they’ll burn off energy and ward off feelings of boredom and restlessness when they’re back home alone. You can book dog walking as a one-off or regular service, and your dog may be walked with others if it’s comfortable with socialisation. Your dog walker will use your dog’s normal collar and lead, plus bring along treats to encourage good behaviour. They’ll walk your dog for around 30 minutes to an hour before bringing them safely back into your home or yard.

Washing & grooming

Washing and grooming are necessary for every pet’s health and well-being. Specialised pet grooming (including cat grooming and dog grooming) services are equipped to bathe your pet with minimal mess and fuss. Your pet groomer will wash and dry your pet’s coat, clip fur, trim nails, and administer any pest treatments in a single appointment. You’ll likely need to book pet grooming around once a month, ensuring you brush your pet’s fur to keep it clear of dirt between appointments.

Dog training

Getting help with dog training can be the quickest way to a house-trained and obedient pet. Dog training will help to improve your dog’s behaviours such as digging, jumping, and barking, while also giving them a chance to socialise with other dogs. Training can be done individually or as part of a group. Many new pet owners enrol their dogs into puppy preschool from as young as 8 weeks to encourage good behaviour early on.

Recent Pet Care tasks in Melbourne

Pet sitter

$160

Prahran VIC, Australia

9th Sep 2025

🚨 URGENT – Dog Sitting Needed TONIGHT & TOMORROW (2 Dogs, Must Stay at Yours) Hi! I urgently need a trustworthy dog lover to look after my two beautiful dogs TONIGHT (Tuesday) and TOMORROW night (Wednesday ) as I’m moving houses and they can’t stay with me. 🐶 Meet the dogs: • Sacha – Golden Retriever, 2.5 years old. Polite, gentle, very sweet. • Maverick – Japanese Spitz, 2 years old. Playful, affectionate, potty-trained. What’s needed: • Must be able to host them at your home. • At least one walk a day (both dogs). • Feed them, give cuddles, and keep them safe and happy. I’ll provide: Food, bowls, bedding, leads, toys — everything they need. 💰 Payment: $160–$180 total for both nights (negotiable for the right person). 📍 Preferred: Located in or near Melbourne/St Kilda/South Yarra/Prahran for easy drop-off and pick-up. If you’re available, please reply ASAP with your suburb, whether you have other pets, and your experience with dogs. I’ll be choosing quickly.

Litter train a cat

$300

Brunswick East, Victoria

8th Sep 2025

Help me litter train my 6 month cat.

Open for cat sitting

$100

Melbourne VIC, Australia

5th Sep 2025

Looking for someone who needs their cat baysit. Flexible with times!

Clean my aquarium

$50

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

5th Sep 2025

Clean filter and tank, not tropical 1100x490x300 approx

All good! Would recommend

Cat groomer

$100

St Kilda VIC, Australia

5th Sep 2025

Hi, I have a cat with two smallish matts of fur behind both of her front legs. I haven't been able to brush them out and now I think they need to be cut out. I'm very flexible on time but would need someone to come to me as the cat doesn't travel well. Please me let me know if you need any more details.

Pet sitter

$80

Melbourne VIC, Australia

3rd Sep 2025

I need someone to look after my 3 kittens over the weekend. I am based in Wallan and would perfer someone who is located closer to my suburb

Clip my rabbit’s nails

$30

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

2nd Sep 2025

Clip my 1 yr old rabbit’s nails. Please make ensure you are comfortable around rabbits and have experience with them.

St kilda west - dog groomer, nails, ears, dished, deflea

$130

St Kilda West VIC, Australia

1st Sep 2025

Hi looking for someone to brush, wash, de shed my dog. Nails clipped. De flea.

Pet sitting. Keep my German shepherd company and ideally walk him

$50

Toorak VIC 3142, Australia

28th Aug 2025

Need an experienced dog sitter who can cope with a friendly German shepherd to keep an eye on him next Mon, 1 Sept and Tues, 2 Sept basically up until 6pm on both days. The pet sitting should be at my place. This will be a weekly thing for the next few weeks

Nail clipping and paw trim for cat

$25

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

I need someone to cut my cat’s nails and also do a paw trim

Dog sitting in Brunswick area for september

$300

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

22nd Aug 2025

I have two dogs - a very docile 11 year old staffy (Winston) and a nervous rescue terrier who is 8 (Koya). I am going away for September and my partner is required in the office. As she is living in Apollo Bay and working in Brunswick east, we need someone in the Brunswick area to take care of the dogs at theirs a few days a week for the first three weeks of September, until I am back.

Feed two friendly cats

$40

Albert Park VIC, Australia

19th Aug 2025

We need someone today to come and feed our very friendly two cats - all food/litter is already there just need to be put out

Norma was great to work with! Great communication and did a great job helping out with our cats.

Pet Sitter Needed – (Dog Stays in Your House 21-25/08))

$140

Richmond VIC 3121, Austrália

18th Aug 2025

Hello! I am looking for a sitter for my dog Jazz (Bull Arab mix) from 21–25 Aug in your house. He’s very quiet, playful, low maintenance, sleep and toilet trained. He does his business in the backyard twice per day and only needs one walk a day. Food, bed, toys, and everything he needs will be provided. Offer: $30–$35 per day. Prefer someone experienced with dogs, based around Richmond or South Yarra or near train stations, but flexible if you’re the right fit. Thank you!

Amazing service and very accommodating, thank you so much!

Walk my dog while I’m at work!

$25

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

18th Jul 2025

My dog will be home alone. You will need to access my apartment near QV/ State Library and take him out for a 30-60min walk anytime between 1130 and 1pm so that he can have a wee/poop and a walk. We would need to have a ‘meet and greet’ so my dog is used to you before you do this without me present. Would suit a student or CBD worker- looking to make this a weekly event during school time for the right person.

Great communication and job done perfectly.

Move my dog from Melbourne to Adelaide

$300

South Ward VIC, Australia

16th Jul 2025

Move my dog from Brunswick melbourne to adelaide. She’s used to travelling interstate in a car.

Very easy to work with and got the job.

Dog Sitting — Gentle, Low-Energy Care 🐾

$100

West Melbourne VIC, Australia

11th May 2025

Hi there! I’m looking for someone to take care of my sweet, older dog Honey while I’m away. 15-21st May 7 days I would prefer someone local around north/west melbourne cbd Honey is very easy-going and sleeps most of the day. She just needs: 🐾 A toilet break once a day 🐾 Minimal walking (she’s a senior and doesn’t need much exercise) 🐾 Some gentle company and love She’s calm, friendly, and low-maintenance — perfect for someone who enjoys a relaxed companion. Ideally, you can look after her in your own home, but I’m open to other arrangements. All food, supplies, and anything she needs will be provided. I travel alot so this potentially can be a longterm partnership. If you’re a dog lover and have experience with older dogs, I’d love to hear from you!

I couldn’t be happier with the care my dog Honey received! Jee Wee was incredibly reliable, attentive, and clearly has a natural way with animals. They kept me updated with regular photos and messages, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. My dog was relaxed and happy when I got back such a great sign! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet-sitter. Will definitely book again!

Dog groomer (cut my dogs nails please)

$5

Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

6th May 2025

Hey Guys, Need helping cutting my dogs nails, don’t really have any experience, hoping you can come to our house with your tools to cut his nails. Large dog very friendly, he’s been neutered. Extremely friendly and harmless, just a little bit energetic sometimes.

Thank you so much!

Pet transfer

$80

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

22nd Apr 2025

I'm looking for someone to transport my cat from Maryborough to Toorak... I am thinking I might use a Google service or collect myself on the weekend, but thought I would check on here first...

Lovely person that did a great job

Cat sitter for 28/3-29/3 at my location in Northcote

$30

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

25th Mar 2025

Looking for a reliable and affordable female cat sitter for this weekend in Northcote.My cat gets fed 1-2x a day for his wet food and needs some playtime/enrichment each day as he is an indoor-only cat. Please leave your rate/day. Has to be at my location. Dates: Friday (only evening) 28/3 Saturday (day and evening) 29/3

Helene was wonderful. Good communication and trustworthy. Took great care of my cat while I was away.

Recent Pet Boarding tasks in Melbourne

Pet Boarding 27/12 - 06/01

$250

Melbourne VIC, Australia

20th Dec 2024

We’re looking for pet boarding for 27/12 - 06/01 as our friend who is currently looking after our 2 dogs will be away on those dates. Thanks Paula

Pet Boarding from 27/12 - 06/01

$250

Ivanhoe VIC, Australia

24th Nov 2024

Need someone to petsit our 2 lovely dogs from 27/12 to 01/06. No daily walk needed. We will be providing our own food. Note boarding will be at your place. Great for someone who’s working from home and need the extra cash.

Looking for pet boarding for Christmas for my pup

$300

Richmond VIC, Australia

2nd Dec 2022

Not sure my chances on here but I’ve just moved to Melbourne and need someone to look after my little Pomeranian dog. For the 24th 25th 26th and 27th I would need someone to have him at their place I’ll provide everything of course. Anywhere in melb I can drop him. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Pet boarding

$350

Melbourne, VIC

13th Jul 2022

Hi i would like to get dog boarding for my dog from 21 July to 7th August. my dog is 1.5 yo french bulldog. Basic trained. Very friendly. Love to play Dog boarding in ur home.. Food and toys will be provided by me. near Melbourne CBD (Prefer if pickup and drop off provided) Thanks - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 21 July 2022