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Did a fantastic job taking care of our cats for a few days. Keen to work with her again!

Cat sitting

$80

Thank you for looking after our doggie. Very much appreciated.

Dog Sitting Berry Pick up and deliver back to us

$250

Emma was very helpful looking after our cat for 10 nights, kept us updated, good communication. Would recommend.

Cat sitter

$300

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.

Dog sitter

$150

Kristy was fabulous. The pets were so well looked after and very happy when we got home. 😀

Pet sitter needed coorparoo

$120

Dave is amazing I’m so lucky to have found him. All of my animals love him!

House pet sitting

$5

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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

Pet Sitting Needed (dog stays with you)

$50

West Melbourne VIC, Australia

16th Aug 2025

Hi there! I’m looking for someone caring and reliable to look after my sweet older dog, Honey, while I’m away. 📅 Dates needed: 18th–24th August (7 days) 5th–13th September (9 days) Honey is very easy-going and spends most of the day sleeping. She just needs: 🐾 A toilet break once a day 🐾 Minimal walking (she’s a senior and doesn’t need much exercise) 🐾 Gentle company, love, and some cuddles She’s calm, friendly, and very low-maintenance — perfect for someone who enjoys relaxed companionship. Ideally, you can care for her in your own home. All food, supplies, and anything she needs will be provided. Since I travel quite often, this could also turn into a long-term partnership if it works well. If you’re a dog lover with experience looking after senior dogs, I’d love to hear from you!

Dog sitting

$300

Pascoe Vale VIC 3044, Australia

16th Aug 2025

Dog sitting for 4 days a week

Looking for a dog sitter for 2 nights!

$150

Perth WA, Australia

16th Aug 2025

Our little Benny has become a recent addition to our family, he is a 10 week old Maltese x shitzhu, he’s calm but playful, loves loves loves to cuddle up or is happy to lay next to you whilst you are doing your own thing, but we are looking for a sitter due to mine and my partners 3 year anniversary as we’ve booked a 2 night stay at crown towers, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out! We are open to negotiation on price point.

Dog sitting

$100

Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia

15th Aug 2025

19month old Moyen poodle to be looked after. Even part of the day would be helpful

Pet sitting for two dogs for two weeks

$350

Hurstville NSW, Australia

14th Aug 2025

I need someone to look after my two dogs at your place from 28 August until 15 September 2025 (around two weeks). The dogs are friendly (they don't bite or scratch) but can be scaredy. The dogs are old, so they don't need to be taken on walks. The dogs eat a combination of chicken drumsticks and wet sachets. We can provide the food.

Dog sitter - From 18th to 22nd

$250

Alexandria NSW, Australia

14th Aug 2025

My mommy has gone overseas and I need to stay at home with someone during the day or I feel anxious. Usually mommy and daddy take turns, but daddy needs to go to work! Will you look after me during the day from 8:30am until 6:30pm, or look after me for the whole week? I prefer if you have another friendly dog and won't leave me at home alone. If you cant meet these terms exactly, thats ok - let me know what you propose and ill see what we can work out!

Pet sitter for 3 nights

$80

Upper Coomera QLD, Australia

13th Aug 2025

We are going away on 22nd of August and will be back on the 25th of August. We need someone to look after our Cavoodle in their home for 3 nights. We will provide his food, crate, bedding etc.

Dog sitting

$50

Wiley Park NSW 2195, Australia

13th Aug 2025

Needing an experienced and reliable dog sitter for our puppy, Effie, she is a rescue and has experienced a lot of shift and change in her life so needing someone who is experienced with dogs, she is American staffishire x terroir and has a lovely and fun personality and wants all the attention and cuddles but is also full of energy as well, she is great on her own

Needing a Dog Sitter

$50

Toowoomba QLD, Australia

11th Aug 2025

I’m in need of a dog sitter to look after my two dachshunds overnight - from this afternoon until tomorrow afternoon. They’re sweet, well behaved and love cuddles! 🐶

Had Phil watch my dogs, and I couldn't be happier with the care they provided. During the stay, Phil sent me updates and photos, which I really appreciated. I highly recommend Phil to anyone looking for a reliable and caring dog sitter. It's such a relief to know that my pups were in good hands while I was away.

Pet Sitter with Secure backyard near Harrington Park

$120

Harrington Park NSW 2567, Australia

3rd Aug 2025

Hi there! We are looking for a responsible and caring pet sitter who lives within 30 minutes of Harrington Park with a secure backyard to look after our three small desexed and vaccinated toy poodles (less than 7kg each) for three days. We’re offering $40 a day. We'll bring them to your place and pickup from your place. Here’s what we’re looking for: Secure Backyard: A safe outdoor space where our toy poodles can play during the day. Indoor Sleeping Space: At night, the puppies should sleep indoors in a pen with their cushions and the lights off. We will provide the pen and their cushions. Food: We provide all the food they need! They usually eat a mix of rice and 4Legs meatballs, but if you don’t have rice, that’s okay. We’ll also provide kibble and the meatballs (just store the meatballs in the fridge). Expectations: Some supervised playtime in the backyard or walks would be great. They'd love to sit on your lap and be your tv buddy. Just make sure they’re safe, fed, and comfortable. The pups are toilet-trained, so if you prefer to keep them indoors, just let them out every 3 to 4 hours for a bathroom break. Bedtime routine, let them out for a toilet break before their bedtime and they're able hold till the morning. If you have a secure space and a big heart for small dogs, we’d love to hear from you! Please let us know if you’re interested or have any questions. Thank you! Drop off: 5 August Evening Pickup: 8 August Evening

Isabel is a great pet sitter and my pups had a great time staying and playing with her. She took care of them with so much love and attention we’d would be happy and looking forward to let her care for them again.

Cat sitter wanted

$180

North Lakes QLD, Australia

27th Jul 2025

Looking for a Cat Sitter – Northside Brisbane I’m looking for a loving, reliable cat sitter for my sweet 18-year-old ragdoll cross. She’s very quiet and shy, and prefers a peaceful environment to nap and watch the world go by from a sunny window. She’s not a fan of loud noises, energetic animals, or children, so a calm, kid-free home would be ideal. She enjoys gentle pats but mostly keeps to herself – she’s super chill and low-maintenance. All you really need to do is feed her, keep her litter tray nearby (to avoid any accidents), and make sure she has a quiet spot to relax. We’ll provide her food, litter, and bed. If you’re a fellow cat lover who enjoys the company of a low-key feline friend, I’d love to hear from you.

Absolutely amazing cat sitter! Her communication was prompt and clear from the start, and it was obvious she’s a true cat lover. My 18-year-old cat was so well cared for — I could relax knowing she was in good hands. She was also available on short notice, which was such a lifesaver. A genuinely wonderful person — I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring sitter. Will definitely book again!

Long Term Cat Pet Sitting

$1,200

Brisbane City QLD, Australia

14th Jul 2025

I am looking for a kind person who can care for 2 indoor cats for 8 weeks from July 19/20th. Must be kept indoors. I can visit weekly and drop off food and litter. Cannot have other animals. They don’t need bathing, they just sleep. Works out to be $150 per week, for both cats and I will pay you weekly. They do not scratch furniture, are litter trained and both are gentle.

Maria is one of the most beautiful people I have met in such a long time. And her partner Reece is just as amazing. I felt so comfortable leaving my 2 fur babies with her to stay for a 9 week holiday. She has a lovely warm and inviting home. Made us dinner , and our cats felt so comfortable there. I highly recommend Maria for petsitting.

Pet sitter

$90

Little Mountain QLD 4551, Australia

11th Jul 2025

Need a pet sitter for Saturday 12july - Monday 14th July Border collie is quite chill. He just likes company at the house

Amazing job thank you

Urgent pet sitting job this afternoon

$40

Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia

1st Jul 2025

I am looking for a reliable person to help me Pet Sit my Dog between 1 pm and 6 pm on Wednesday This would be an ongoing opportunity on multiple days. He is an easy-going dashhound who is just anxious on his own and needs company so you could literally just sit around and do your thing. Take him out for a walk from time to time pretty cruisy Work. He has had back problems so somebody with attention to detail and who is gentle is essential. I’m in potts point

Millie was very friendly and helpful in completing my task. She communicated promptly and was punctual and did a great job. Will use again. Highly recommend.

Dog sitter

$70

Jindabyne NSW, Australia

28th Jun 2025

Looking for someone who might be able to have my kelpie Arnold for the day whilst we go up to Perisher. His regular place was full. He is fine with most dogs except Staffies but mainly loves humans and will lay at your feet all day for a pat. Loves a run or a walk. Storm phobic but none predicted. I’m only up the mountain if any issues I can come back down. He can be a Houdini and jump most fencing so ideally someone who can be with him do the day. He hasn’t jumped colourbond for several weeks as put on a little bit of weight but can’t guarantee he won’t.

Maria saved our day! Communication was great and was flexible to be able to help us out. Lovely person and Arnold had a great day! No stress and worked perfectly

Dog Sitter at my home.

$80

Como WA, Australia

24th Jun 2025

Looking for a puppy sitter for my 10-week-old Border Collie, Maple. It would be at my home in Como from around 6 to 8ish PM. Let me know if you’re available!

Very friendly and kind to my puppy :)

Looking for a pet sitter

$150

Wyndham Vale VIC, Australia

22nd Jun 2025

Hello , looking for a pet sitter who is able to care for my puppy in their own home today and over night . Ideally looking for someone who doesn’t have any other pets in the home as my puppy is yet to have another vaccination. Looking for someone who is experienced , reliable and trustworthy please. I also request if you can please pick her up from my home in Wyndham vale before 10am this morning if possible please . A crate, bed , food and toys will be provided for her. Thanks so much

Esme was so lovely , kind and helped with the job that I needed :) 5 star! thank you

Cat sitter

$200

Mortdale NSW, Australia

15th Jun 2025

Looking for a Cat house visits 5 days a week feed and clean the litter and spend 2 hrs a day with him. He's very well behaved cat usually will do his own thing , all wet and dry food stocked at home.

Nataliene was very responsive and polite throughout the whole process , couldn't be happier to leave our fur baby say hers.. highly recommended

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!