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Why book pet care through Airtasker?

Looking for pet care services to help with looking after your pet? Many pets need a high level of care and attention, and it can be tricky to manage these needs on your own if you’re away, working long hours, or going through a busy phase of life. Fortunately, there are plenty of pet lovers who are happy to provide pet care in your area and help keep your furry, feathered, or scaley friend happy and healthy.

Whether you need pet sitting, grooming, or walking, booking your pet services is easy on Airtasker. Simply post your task and you’ll soon get offers from pet lovers near you who are ready to help. You can find pet sitters, pet food delivery services, and even pet boarding on our platform.

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Top Pet Care related questions

The average cost of pet services on Airtasker is $15 to $140, but it could cost more or less than this. The price of your pet care services will depend on the service you need, what kind of pet you have, and how much time is needed to complete your task. For instance, the rates for hiring dog sitters can range from $15 to $100. The cost of dog walkers can range from $20 to $50. Specify the task you need to get the best quote for pet care in your area. 

Pet carers can help with all aspects of keeping your pet happy and healthy so you have peace of mind even when you're away from home or unable to look after your beloved pets. Depending on your pet, services can include feeding, exercising, grooming, cleaning/washing, pet sitting, or doggy day care.

Pet carers generally take care of dogs or cats, but many are experienced in a wide range of animals, including birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, horses, goats, chickens, ducks, rodents, fish, and reptiles.

No qualifications are necessary to be a pet carer, but a love for animals and a caring personality helps. Pet sitters or anyone looking after animals may need Public Liability insurance. You may find a pet care provider who has done pet-minding courses to formalise their experience. It's recommended to do a background check before hiring a Tasker for pet care in your area. 

It depends on whether your pet care is happening at home or in a new environment. Usually, if your pet is being cared for at your home, they’ll use their existing items (like leashes, collars, and feeding bowls). But if your service provider is caring for the pet in a new environment or using special tools (like grooming tools), they’ll usually use their own.

Hiring pet services means your pet can still get the care and attention it needs when you’re away on holidays, working, or just too busy. Your pet can get the companionship and care they need to be happy and healthy.

What do pet services include?

Pet care services go beyond basic care for your pets - 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. Here are a range of pet care services available to help with your pet:


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 pet, dog, or cat sitting services, your pet can stay in familiar surroundings and keep to their routine. This is especially helpful for anxious pets or those that need 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 of feelings of boredom and restlessness for 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, before bringing them safely back into your home or yard.


Washing & grooming

Washing and grooming are necessary for every pet’s health and wellbeing. Specialised pet grooming (including cat grooming and dog grooming) services are equipped to bathe your pet with minimal mess and fess. 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 your 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.

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Barratoor, Galway

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Castlecreevy, Galway

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My fish tank is quite dirty and I need someone to come and clean it if possible. - Due date: Before 11 March 2024

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I need a Haircut

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Drumullan, Clare

8th Nov 2023

I need a haircut at-home I'm in a cast up to my calf and can't drive or leave home easily - Due date: Flexible

Litter training

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Cookstown, Dublin

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Dublin, Dublin

3rd Sep 2023

My cat is old and has arthritis. His fur has become very unkempt and needs untangling as I cant get brush through it - Due date: Flexible

Aquarium cleaning

€25

Inchicore, Dublin

20th Jul 2023

It’s 50L capacity aquarium needs to be cleaned. Iam living in an apartment , so no facility to clean it here. Can you take it and clean there - Due date: Flexible

Pet boarding

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Balleeshal, Wicklow

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Need someone to board and care for our parrot. Doesn't like being alone. - Due date: Flexible

Cat grooming

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Cappagh, Tipperary

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Maine coon 3 years old. Never groomed professionally. Long hair. - Due date: Flexible

Long haired cat very badly matted needs to be clipped

€60

Longford, Longford

4th Jun 2023

Very badly matted 17 year old cat - Due date: Flexible

Cat grooming

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Cruiserath, Dublin

23rd May 2023

I have a white turkish angora cat. I need lil grooming - Due date: Flexible

Fish tank cleaned

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Darndale, Dublin

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I need my fish tank cleaned on a monthly basis - Due date: Flexible

Looking for a cat groomer

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Bromley, Wicklow

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I have a ragdoll cat, he’s very docile and he needs grooming. I can’t find a cat groomers anywhere so looking here. He needs something like a lion head cut. - Due date: Flexible

Dog sitter

€17

Huntstown, Dublin

28th Dec 2022

Require a dog sitter for my Jack Russell as I am going on holidays for 5 days in January. Would prefer to leave her at your place, do not require for her to stay in my home. - Due date: Flexible

Adjust with a new kitten

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Balgriffin Park, Dublin

14th Oct 2022

We have taken a new kitten as a rescue and both of them are having a really tough time adjusting - Due date: Flexible

Tank cleaned

€60

Balbriggan, Dublin

17th Jun 2022

Deep Clean out tank change water filter carbon etc - Due date: Needs to be done on 20 June 2022

Fish tank maintenance

€100

Hilltown, Dublin

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Hello I am looking for an experienced professional to clean my marine fish tank. - Due date: Before 05 June 2022

Fish tank clean and drain

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Balrothery, Dublin

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4 foot fish tank that hasn’t been cleaned or drained in 9 years - Due date: Flexible

Wallpaper sitting room

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Dolphins Barn, Dublin

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I have three rolls of wallpaper that I need put in my sitting rom please. The sitting room isn’t too big. - Due date: Flexible

59cm x 31cm Fish tank cleaned

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Goreybridge, Wexford

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59cm x 31cm fish tank containing 2 fish cleaned