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Recent Pet Sitting reviews

I would recommend Hollie anytime to mind your pet. She was so professional, kind and sent many photos during my dog's stay. Thank you so much Hollie.

Dog Sitting

$350

Jenene was an absolute treasure looking after our little pup. You could see that she genuinely cares about him and sent us lots of photos whilst we were away. She was super friendly and her dog Charlotte was great with ours. Would highly recommend ♥️

Dog sitter needed

$120

Josephine is amazing! Cat sitter extraordinaire. Won’t leave Bailey anywhere else

Cat Sitter at sitters own home

$230

Amazing service with short notice Andrew looked after our Bowser and treated him as his own. Thanks so much. Highly recommended.

Dog sitter

$100

Took photos and did everything needed! Very professional, definitely recommend.

Cat sitter

$30

Amy was a great help looking after our pomeranian 'holly' on short notice. Great communication and care. I recommend her services.

Pet Sitter

$100

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Why find a local pet sitter through Airtasker?

Looking for a professional pet sitter? Whether you’re a pet owner planning a holiday or you work long hours, you’ll soon need to find a pet sitter near you to take care of your furry, scaly, and feathered friends. Your pet sitter can pop around to your home on a casual basis to feed and exercise animals. Or you can hire a pet sitter to look after your pets long-term while you travel. Professional pet sitting is a great way to ensure your pets can stay in their usual home environment and you don’t have to pay expensive boarding kennel fees.

Finding a pet sitter is as simple as posting your task on Airtasker. You’ll hear from top-rated local pet sitters who will love your animals just as much as you do.

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Top Pet Sitting related questions

Boarding kennels

can be expensive for you and frightening for your pet. A pet sitter who comes to your home will ensure your pet can stay comfortable in their usual environment and you might even save on fees. Plus, a long-term pet sitter may also be available to help with house sitting while you’re away for long periods of time.

It depends on the arrangement offered by your pet sitter and what you and your pet feel more comfortable with. You might meet with your pet sitter before you commit to help you decide what option will work best for everyone.

No. Pet sitters don’t need a license in Australia, or any specific qualifications.

The best place to find pet sitter is on Airtasker. A good pet sitter will have high ratings, glowing reviews, and evidence of working with happy pet owners in the past.

While the average cost of dog sitters is between $50 and $200 on Airtasker, the exact price will depend on your location, how often you need the service, the number and type of pets, and how much care is needed.

For certain types of tasks, you may need someone who has a specialist licence and also additional insurance. Please make sure that you confirm that a Tasker has the relevant licence and insurance before accepting an offer.

What does professional pet sitting include?

Pet sitters will give your pets the practical care they need, as well as love and attention they crave while you’re away. Professional pet sitters are experienced in looking after dogs, cats, birds, chickens, ducks, snakes, rats, mice, guinea pigs, fish, horses, cows, and many more animals. Some ways your pet sitter may help are:

Feeding your pet

Most pets need feeding once or twice a day, plus water checked, changed, and topped up. Your professional pet sitter will make sure your pet has fresh, clean water and that they’re fed on schedule with the right quantities and foods, as specified in your instructions. If your pet has special dietary requirements, you can let your pet sitter know so they can accommodate them. 

Exercising your pet

While some pets get enough exercise from running around their enclosure or yard area, if you have a dog, they’ll probably need regular walks. Whether it’s three times a day or just a couple of times a week, your pet sitter can take your dog for a walk so they stay fit, happy, and healthy while you’re on holidays or working late in the office.

Cleaning up

Don’t come home from your holiday or a long day at work to a messy house, yard, or cage. Your pet sitter can take care of all kinds of pet messes so you don’t have to stress. They’ll pick up dog droppings and dispose of them in the bin, change kitty litter as needed, and replace the newspaper in the bottom of your bird or reptile enclosure. Plus, if you’re on an extended holiday, your pet sitter can help arrange pet grooming services like dog grooming and dog washing.

Catering to special requirements

Do you have a dog with diabetes or cat with cataracts? If your pet needs extra special attention, let your professional pet sitter know. Most pet sitters are experienced in pets with special needs, including daily injections, specific diets, giving oral medications, and more. They can even help arrange visits to the vet if your pet needs some extra care. 

Recent Pet Sitting tasks

Seeking a dog sitter near Melbourne cbd or inner city city

$700

Melbourne VIC, Australia

6th Jun 2025

Hello, I'll be dealing with some accommodation arrangements and in the meantime I am looking for kind person who's traits include dog managing capabilities to care for my dog while I'm away. 1 month, he is able to stay welcomed at your place as a friendly guard dog 700 for 21 days. He is good around other dogs and adults as he was never around kids I'm sure he would be just as friendly. Please message me to arrange.

Need a dog sitter for a couple of weeks

$250

Lyndhurst VIC 3975, Australia

4th Jun 2025

Need someone to care of our dogs for a couple of weeks at our home and also water plants. Cavoodle 5kgs and Pomeranian 3kgs. Both dogs are house trained and don't bite. Both vaccinated. Food will be provided. Tuesday 26th August - Wednesday 10th September

Dog sitting

$5

Perth WA, Australia

4th Jun 2025

Hi there. Im going away for 2 weeks and really need someone can take care of my dogs when I'm away. I have 2 dogs, 1 is Maltese x poodle 7 kgs. 1 is mini groodle 14 kgs. I can offer you stay at my place and can use the whole house of your Choice. Please let me know your rate Thank you

Dog sitter from Sat 7th June (lunchtime) to evening of the 8th June

$65

Frankston South VIC, Australia

4th Jun 2025

I need someone to look after my Cavapoo (8 years old) from Saturday to Sunday at your house. I will provide food, bowls, lead etc. Will need to sleepover at the taskers place. We’re Based in Frankston south, so ideally within a 10 minute drive from here

2 Dog sitting for 5 nights

$150

Hillside VIC, Australia

4th Jun 2025

We are going away for 5 nights and need someone to look after our 2 dogs. They are indoor/outdoor dogs. It looks like it will be raining those dates so we would like them to stay indoors overnight if possible. Luna - a 4 year old labrador. Who is very well trained. She loves humans, children and other pets that are not in her face annoying her. Loves to chase after a ball and going for walls. Winnie - a 2 year old golden retriever. He is the biggest chiller. He is very well trained and loves to lay by your side. He loves interacting with other dogs and getting pats from everyone. They are used to cats that aren’t vicious too. They ll come with their leashes, food, treats and doggy poo bags. Drop off will be Saturday 7th and pick up Thursday 12th evening.

Offering Pet Sitting!

$55

Newcastle, New South Wales

3rd Jun 2025

Need a reliable pet sitter? 🐾 I offer pet sitting services with over 4 years of experience caring for dogs, cats, and other animals. Whether you’re going away for a few days or just need someone to check in, I make sure your pets are safe, happy, and loved in their own home. I’ve worked with pets of all sizes and temperaments and can provide updates while you’re away. Dog walking also available!

Pet sitter 3days 2 nights URGENT

$150

Rouse Hill NSW, Australia

3rd Jun 2025

Need a dog sitter for 3days Urgently from 6th June to 8thJune for 1 year old Maltese

URGENT: Pet sit my pup from 30 May - 1 June 2025 (stay in my home)

$110

Red Hill, Queensland

28th May 2025

My partner and I will be out of town for a few days at the end of this week, leaving Friday 30 May and coming back Sunday 1 June. I need someone to help look after my 8 month old Spoodle puppy Roux by staying at our home over the weekend until we return Sunday evening. Roux is the most affectionate dog you’ll ever meet. All she wants is pats and love! She’ll need a 30-40 min walk at least once a day and to be given her meals (twice a day). She’s not a really been left alone much so we will need whoever is staying with her to be home for the duration of the weekend unless for very short periods (like 15 mins). She is fully toilet trained - you’ll have to put puppy pads out on our deck and leave the door open and she knows to run out there and do her business on the puppy pads. You’ll need to swap out the puppy pads occasionally and we’ll leave a stack for you. You’ll be staying in our small 2 bedroom flat in Red Hill and use it like it’s your own. And you’ll have the cutest companion to keep you company :)

Claudia and her husband Fab took such good care of my little puppy. We got regular updates, communication was responsive and easy and everything went so smoothly. Definitely recommend ❤️❤️❤️ what a lovely and reliable couple!

Dog Sitting: Tues 27 - Thurs 29 May - Your place

$180

Sydney NSW, Australia

26th May 2025

Hey Taskers, I have 2 X dogs who are 14 years old. I travel for work so need someone to look after the kids for 2 nights, at your place. They are inside dogs and usually sleep all day. In north Sydney so looking for somewhere close.

Nathan took my dogs for two walks a day and sent some great pics. Thanks Nathan!

Pet sitting/feeding 2x cats

$200

Oak Park VIC, Australia

11th May 2025

I need someone to come and pet sit for my 2 cats whilst I’m on holidays from May 20th - June 2nd They need to be fed twice a day so hoping for someone local who’ll be able to come morning and afternoon to feed them and make sure they have water They have a cat door so there is no litter tray to clean Please provide me your quotes :)

Grace is extremely sweet and trustworthy. She made sure that my cats were fed whilst I was on holidays overseas so that I didn’t have to worry about them

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!

Pet sitting

$150

Reedy Creek QLD, Australia

28th Apr 2025

Hi, looking for a reliable person to watch our 20 week old puppy for the weekend

Amazing dog sitting. Reliable and caring! Will definitely be booking again.

Dog sitting at Sitters place on 3rd May

$85

Hamlyn Terrace NSW 2259, Australia

26th Apr 2025

Need someone to take care of my almost 4 year old male, friendly, energetic, desexed Kelpie dog on Saturday, 3rd May, 2025 from 12 pm to 8pm. I can drop at the sitters place if required

Thanks Stephanie for taking care of Mowgli.

Dog sitting

$150

Gosford NSW, Australia

13th Apr 2025

Hi, I have an apartment inspection today I forgot about and I need someone to watch my dog from 12.00pm untill 6.00pm tonight. I can pick her up from you but you would have to pick her up from mine, door is unlocked. She is an extremely friendly samoid, because she is a pure breed she is not desexed so if you have other dogs be mindful of this. You would also have to grab her lead, water and food bowl and her matterss Kind regards, Daniel Amundsen

Milly was punctual, professional and polite Would highly recommend

Pet sitting

$50

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

9th Apr 2025

Pet sit for my dog caboodle

Lil is amazing. My dog loves her. She’s responsible, responsive and very caring. Highly recommend

Dog sitting

$5

Labrador QLD, Australia

6th Apr 2025

Needing our two Japanese Spitz baby sat while we are on holiday from 20th April to 26th April. They are father and son.

Highly recommend, thanks Shantelle!

Dog sitting

$20

Torrens Park SA, Australia

4th Apr 2025

dog sitting from 8th - 12th april 3 year old blue heeler, loves people and children, requires walks and ball for exercise. $20 per day

my dog was very well looked after and taylor sent photo updates :)

Dog sit for 1 Night

$50

Sippy Downs QLD, Australia

2nd Apr 2025

We just need someone to look After Ollie for 1 night now. Sorry to muck you guys around, but our Holiday plans have changed, again.

Kim is easy to deal with, and deals with changes without issue.

Pet Sitter Needed for Adorable Maltese Shih Tzu

$100

Sydney NSW, Australia

28th Mar 2025

We need a kind person to look after our small and friendly Maltese Shih Tzu from April 11th to 14th. He loves being around people, kids, and other dogs. He's small (under 6kg), loves sitting on laps, or just staying close to someone. He’s a great listener, very well-behaved, and so easy to care for that you'll hardly notice he's there! It would be perfect if you live near Ultimo or the city, making it easy for us to drop him off and pick him up. Alternatively, you can pick him up on the morning of the 11th and bring him back on the 14th. If you really love dogs, this could be a fun job for you!

Max had a great time! He got plenty of cuddles, love, and care. Highly recommend!