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Recent Pet Care reviews in Melbourne

Aggi delivered our pup home with the best possible care and love. The pup came to us with all the happiness. She really is amazing!

Pet transport

$50

very nice person, took care of my cat very well

Cat sitter in melb cbd

$10

THANK YOU for all of your help and transporting Nori. You were an absolute GEM.

I need pet transport

$300

Can't recommend Thisal enough! We needed very last minute help and he was so incredibly responsive and kind and went above and beyond to help us!

I need pet sitting services

$100

Daniel was fantastic with my dog , he was on time and bent over backward for me. Thank you

I need pet transport

$50

Nerissa was very professional and reliable

I need dog walkers services

$30

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

$80 - $250

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$80

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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

Steam clean couch, cat tower & rug

$120

Richmond VIC, Australia

18th Jul 2024

Steam clean grey couch, cat tower and a rug. The cat tower is disassembled. See photos for measurements - rug is approx 190cm x 280cm.

Dog sitter

$150

Essendon VIC, Australia

13th Jul 2024

Looking for a dog sister until Wednesday night or Thursday morning for our Bichon frise. You will be minding the dog at your house although we will provide food. He is a happy and very friendly dog

Sil and his family took exceptional care of our dog, treating him as if he were their own. They kept us updated with photos and daily summaries. I highly recommend them for dog sitting. They exceeded our expectations, and our dog clearly enjoyed the walks and attention.

Cat sitting

$30

Carlton North VIC, Australia

12th Jul 2024

I am looking for a cat sitter who can come visit at least daily/twice daily ideally while we are away on the weekend of the 27-29th of July. They are lovely cats - a Russian blue and a Bengal, we will keep them indoors during that time. Thanks! Budget $30/day

For my cat to be cleaned, and for his flea to be gone

$80

Melbourne Victoria, Australia

5th Jul 2024

i need my cat to be washed, and for his fleas to be gone

Cat Sitter from 1 July - At your home - 14yr old adopted puss

$30

Melbourne VIC, Australia

29th Jun 2024

Due to family medical emergency, I am looking for a cat sitter to start from 1 July (or as close to that date as possible). It is likely to be 2 weeks but could extend depending on the medical situation. I would need to bring him mid afternoon. I will provide all necessary items - bedding, food, bowls, snacks, toy, litter tray & litter, etc, plus leave additional funds for top ups. His personality and needs: * Doesn't really like being picked up but will tolerate it for between 10-30 seconds :) * He's not a lap cat but if he's comfortable with you, he may snuggle up next to you on the couch or bed * Needs his key meals (wet-food) split into smaller portions spread over an hour - else he will chug it down too fast … and we know what that means! The rest of the day he will graze on biscuits. * Hardly sheds; no grooming required * Gentle but a bit shy with strangers * Being a bit older, he's mostly happy to just sleep most of the day away but sometimes he may get his 'kitten' on and romp with his toy mouse for a few minutes * Can't deal with rowdy children or frantic dogs; may be okay if you have older or very placid other pet * He is a Bengal so he's not little but certainly not huge like a Maine Coon :) House Preferences: * Access to whole house - not just locked permanently in one room * Does like going outdoors so if you have a well contained area that's a bonus ... I can also bring a long lead that could be used to contain him within the boundary Preferred location is within 30km west of Bayswater or 30 km north of Moorabbin or 30km east and south of Melbourne Airport … But the right person is the key :) Please quote back with daily rate and we'll take it from there ... Thank you!

Dog sitting

$100

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

27th Jun 2024

I need a caring dog loving person yo look after my 14 year old English Staffy from Friday 28/6 till Sunday 30/6

Cat groomer

$60

Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia

21st Jun 2024

I have recently adopted a four year old Persian toy cat. She hasn’t been looked after well be her old owner and need her washed and trimmed.

I need my cat looked after for 2-3 days

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

14th Jun 2024

My male cat is desexed very affectionate and is microchipped. Can be playful but he's mostly lazy and loves cuddles.

Dog boarding

$350

Melbourne VIC, Australia

14th Jun 2024

Hi!! I’m looking for someone to take care of my dog while I go overseas. He is a very sweet and social boy and he is toilet trained and vaccinated! It’ll be from June 18th to August 2nd.

Dog day care

$90

St Kilda VIC, Australia

3rd Jun 2024

Hey all looking for someone to mind my dog from 7am till 5pm this Tuesday must be able to pick up and drop off

Easy going good to deal with

Cat sitting for 4 days

$100

Oakleigh VIC, Australia

3rd Jun 2024

I'm looking for a feline lover to care for, play and feed my almost 3yo cat, Bullet. Dates I'm looking for: Twice a day on 8th Jun - 10th Jun Morning only for 11th Jun Visit location: Oakleigh He is inquisitive but takes a bit to warm up to but could be absolutely friendly once he gains faith. Super playful if you interact with him or will be by himself. I'm strictly looking for someone who respects and loves a pet as an equal and would be grateful if you can plz help with: - 2x feeds a day Morning and night (wet & dry) - regular litter change - playtime (leave the minutes up to you).

Thanks Yu for agreeing to pet sit my cat and for entertaining and playing with him too. Despite the distance from her house to mine, Yu quite literally went out of her way to help take care of my cat everyday, just because of her love for cats. She gave me regular updates everyday via texts with photos and videos. Overall, she has a friendly and genuine personality.

Dog Sitter

$400

Prahran VIC, Australia

6th May 2024

Looking for a dog sitter in your home for a friendly Labrador from the 20th of May to 2nd of a June 2nd

Thanks so much for looking after my dog Barney! Did a great job would recommend

Cat sitting / cat carer

$75

West Melbourne VIC, Australia

24th Apr 2024

Post edited. Hi I’m going away for 2 nights and need someone to look after my 3 year old Bengal cat Boris. He’s very playful and demanding so someone who’s willing to pay a lot of attention to him is preferred. He’s a very curious cat so a secure household is preferred also. Close to Melbourne cbd is also preferred but not too much of an issue for the right person. Dates are for 25th April. Drop off evening possibly late arvo till Saturday 27th April. Thanks for reading. Look forward to hearing from you. All food and litter provided.

Laine and Luisa were awesome. Looked after my cat while I was away. And did a great job keeping him happy while his dad was butchering the game of golf for two days. Highly recommended. Thanks guys.

Look after my pet quails while I'm away

$300

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

8th Apr 2024

I am going away on holiday for five weeks from the 27/4 - 1/6 and need someone to take care of my three coturnix quails. They need to be picked up from Brunswick East. They have an enclosure you can take with them (60cm x 120cm) and everything they need (food, bedding). Would prefer someone with some experience in looking after birds or poultry. Theyre pretty much silent, cute, and lay eggs every day. They need their enclosure full cleaned once every three/four days (15 minute job) plus water food and treats daily. They don't like to be picked up or cuddled unfortunately. They need to be kept outdoors but under cover. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday 26/4.

Bindi looked after my 3 pet quails for 5 weeks. When they came home they were much skinnier and had lost a lot of feathers. It would have been great if Bindi could have contacted me when there were issues.

Dog sitting of two small easy fur babies for 11 nights

$500

Brunswick West VIC, Australia

15th Mar 2024

We are travelling overseas from 27/3 to 7/4 and need someone to take care of our two small lovely, easy doggos. They keep each other company during the day if you work, and just need feeding, a lil walk & some lovin. We live in Pascoe Vale South, so anyone not too far from there would be great

The love our pets were shown was so beautiful & very evident in their little faces when they were returned. Didn't know that there would be two other doggos there, but sounds like they got on greatly. Josese was quick to reply, despite having the biggest of family emergencies, for that we were so thankful.

Trim the nails on two cats, in my home.

$70

Brunswick West VIC 3055, Australia

12th Mar 2024

Two cats need their claws trimmed. Neither of them will enjoy it.

Great job. Kept calm under pressure and got the job done quickly and efficiently. Has a very good way with animals.

Look after 2 cats for a week

$250

Elwood VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

I have two cats, both 4 years old, who I need cared for as I move house. I will need them looked after 24th Feb - 3rd March. Must be in secure home location w/ experience as a pet sitter.

Deanne was polite, prompt, and great communication. She looked after my cats for a week while I moved and sent pics and updates each day. Would absolutely book again .

Feed cat while away for long weekend

$80

Armadale VIC, Australia

1st Mar 2024

Going away this Friday night, will be back Monday afternoon. Need someone to come morning and night sat/sun and Monday morning to feed cat. If they can also send us a pic for an update. :)

Erin was 5 stars across the board. Great communicator and we loved / looked forward to our daily updates to which we were so impressed with to the level of thought put into. Can’t recommend highly enough. Thanks again Erin and we hope you will be around next time we go away.

Petsitting Dog for 2 weeks (26 sep to 12 Oct)

$200

Melbourne VIC, Australia

1st Mar 2024

Need someone to take care of my 2 year old miniature dachshund for 2 weeks at your house/apartment, whilst I'm away overseas. Slinky is a 2 year old miniature dachshund who loves people. He's 80% toilet trained. I will provide everything: bed, toys, food, leash. Responsibilities: - Feeding slinky twice a day - Taking him for a walk once a day. - Making sure he's not left alone for longer than 2 hours at your house. IMPORTANT: Slinky cannot be left alone for longer than 2 hours as he suffers from separation anxiety so please only accept the job if someone is at home most of the time so this job will ideally suit a household with 3 or more people. Slinky is also good with children. I will dropoff Slinky at your house on 26 September and pick him up on 10 October. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Took good care of my dog for 2 weeks. She also gave him a bath. Sometimes it was hard to communicate because Susannah is still learning English.

Dog sitting for 2 chill dogs - 6 days

$200

Melbourne VIC, Australia

25th Feb 2024

We have 2 dogs that can't come with us to a music festival. They normally live with us in our bus and are used to sleeping all day and night with 1 or 2 bouts of exercise (walk or a run around at the park). They don't bark, are toilet trained, and can be kept inside or outside which ever you prefer. We are looking for someone with a little bit of a yard preferably for them to hang out in during the day, and time to take them for a walk in the afternoons, mornings or both. Dates are from the 7th to the 13th of March and all food will be supplied :) - Great with kids - They don't bark - Fine with other dogs Thank you!!

Thomas is a great bloke, trustworthy, reliable and a great communicator. Happy to recommend him to anyone. Thanks again