a close-up of a cute dog being groomed by a pet care expert.
a close-up of a cute dog being groomed by a pet care expert.

Find experienced pet care professionals near you

Fill in a short form and get free quotes from pet care experts in minutes

Need help taking care of your pet?

  • Pet day care
  • Pet sitting
  • Pet grooming
  • Pet boarding
  • Pet transport
  • … or anything else
It only takes 2 minutes. And it's free.
Up to 50% cheaper than franchise dealers
No job too big or small
Free insurance coverage
Secure cashless payments
Same day or next day service at no extra cost

What is Airtasker?

Post your task

Post your task

Tell us what you need, it's FREE to post.

Review offers

Review offers

Get offers from trusted Taskers and view profiles.

Get it done

Get it done

Choose the right person for your task and get it done.

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.

Quick offers

Need pet care in your area? Post your task and you’ll hear from experienced pet service Taskers right away.

Choose your budget

Find an affordable pet carer who will look after your pet as if it’s their own.

Stay insured

Confidently hire a pet service through Airtasker - they’re covered by our insurance policies.

Get the best taskers

Use our transparent ratings and review system to get help from a range of top-rated pet care service providers.

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.

Recent Pet Care tasks

I need my bird minded for 8 days

€100

Clonatin Upper, Wexford

11th Sep 2024

My bird needs to be fed , cage needs cleaning every day and he needs fresh water every day

Someone to mind cats in their home

€300

Dublin, Dublin

5th Sep 2024

I have two male cats(neutered) and due to our housing situation we need someone who can take care of our cats in their home with experience wether its long term or even fostering for the time being. We are looking for affordable and reasonable prices We will provide food, litter tray, water fountain

Clean my fish tank with fish in it

€100

Waltersland, Dublin

28th Jul 2024

Small fish tank approx 50L needs deep clean of glass, sand, rocks and filter. One fish and I think snails in it. Moved away from home for a while and someone was feeding fish but not cleaning tank.

Cat to be minded

€150

Scartagh, Cork

27th Jun 2024

Need my cat for to be collected from her home and mimded for 3 nights In the minders own home if possible on 16th to 18th of July

Reptile boarding

€200

Killegland, Meath

12th Jun 2024

I have 2 snakes and need to travel to the Netherlands for around 3 weeks in august so they need to be minded by a person with reptile experience. One is a corn snake so very easy but the other is a rainbow boa who needs high humidity so needs to be sprayed at least once a day. Both eat frozen thawed rodents. I can provide their food

Clean fish tank

€50

Donaghmede, Dublin

9th Jun 2024

Clean fish tank and change water

260 Litre Aquarium, I need water emptied, tank and stones cleaned

€150

Stameen, Louth

22nd Apr 2024

I have 260 litre aquarium that I need emptied, stones and tank cleaned and filled back up again.

I would highly recommend Kunal. He did an amazing job. He was very pleasant and knowledgeable. He left everything perfect. 10/10

Clean a large at the moment and needs a good clean. Based in Drogheda

€200

Stameen, Louth

21st Apr 2024

I want a large fish tank cleaned out and set up again. There is no water in it or fish at the moment but it needs a good cleaning. And I want to get new fish for it.

Feed and water my crested gecko

€10

Dublin, Dublin

6th Apr 2024

My Crested Gecko, needs to be hydrated twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, there is a spray but it doesn’t need to be used on the gecko itself, she’ll absorb it naturally, the whole enclosure should be sprayed to give her the impression that she is in the wild and so it’s easier for her to absorb. For the food, she is given crickets every three days in the evening because she is a nocturnal animal and hunts for the live crickets at night when she is most active, the crickets are placed in a little cup with calcium, when the cup is shook, the crickets go into the enclosure, the calcium mixing with the crickets is essential for their bone fibre. Although it sounds difficult, it really isn’t. Thank you

Fish tank cleaner

€20

Barratoor, Galway

4th Mar 2024

Fish tank set up and cleaned

Clean my fish tank

€50

Castlecreevy, Galway

11th Feb 2024

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

Transport dog to kennel

€50

Robswalls, Dublin

10th Feb 2024

Dro off at We care boarding along with myself and wife

I need a Haircut

€25

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

€100

Cookstown, Dublin

11th Sep 2023

2 month old kitten needs to be litter trained - Due date: Flexible

Old cat fur very tangled

€50

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

€10

Balleeshal, Wicklow

28th Jun 2023

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

Cat grooming

€50

Cappagh, Tipperary

15th Jun 2023

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

€20

Cruiserath, Dublin

23rd May 2023

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