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Recent Pet Care reviews

Leanne was amazing looking after our 2 pups! Sent photos to keep us updated made us feel very safe leaving our dogs with her. Great communication, house was spotless when we came home :)

Pet sitting

$250

Gemma was so nice and friendly and did a great job with the tasks we assigned! Would definitely recommend her.

Clean the kitty litter

$200

Kate was very communicative, helpful and professional. She went above and beyond to help revive our lawn. We would happily ask Kate to help us out again.

Water lawn

$150

Anne was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, calm and confident in grooming our long-haired kitten. Went above and beyond. Thank you so much!

Cat grooming

$150

Beautiful service, would highly recommend 👌🏼

Fish tank clean

$50

Yasmin did a great job of looking after our dog Mars. Lovely people!

In Home Dog Sitter

$40

What's the average cost of a pet care expert

$65 - $207

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$65

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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 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

Dog sit cavoodle during Graduation and lunch. 9 - 3.30pm

$40

Ballarat VIC, Australia

18th Mar 2024

We are traveling with our dog 5yr old cavoodle) and need her to be looked after while in Ballaat for a few hours. Driving from Melbourne. Grad ceremony at Ballarat Uni followed by lunch at the Boatshed cafe in town. Pick up Dora dog after lunch around 3.30pm

Dog wash -clip, cut nails

$120

Wyndham Vale VIC, Australia

18th Mar 2024

14 year old Maltese. Clip, wash, cut nails so he ready for new flea treatment experiment

Pick up my cat interstate

$400

Rockdale NSW, Australia

17th Mar 2024

I have adopted a cat and need to collect it from Rockdale, NSW. I reside in Parkville, VIC. This is a 8.5hr drive. You will need to buy a cat carrier from Kmart prior to collection, as the person does not have a cat carrier to bring to me. The cat should be in a cat-carrier when driving and kept calm and face hidden.

Dog sitting

$45

Bangalow NSW, Australia

17th Mar 2024

Hey! I need my gorgeous female puppy Lenny looked after for the evening and nighttime of this Wednesday the 20th! It will need to be at your home if possible. She’s well behaved, really sweet. I’ll bring her dog bed. Thanks! Sylvie and Lenny

Dog groomer

$50

Kangaroo Point QLD, Australia

17th Mar 2024

I have a very beautiful well behaved chihuahua that needs a dog groom today If anyone is available please! Wash, de shed, nail clip Thankyou!

Home made stuffed vine leaves

$30

Taylors Hill VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2024

Looking for someone with food experience that can make Egyptian homemade stuffed vine leaves (wara2 3enab). Local pick up near Taylors Hill./Keilor/Caroline Springs. Please don’t offer if you’re unable to do local pick up around these areas. Thanks

Mobile dog groomer

$50

Winmalee NSW, Australia

17th Mar 2024

3 year old border collie requires wash, clipping, nail clipped and hair trimmed.

Supply a cage & look after 2 pet rabbits for 11 days

$300

Little Bay NSW, Australia

17th Mar 2024

Supply a cage and feed and give water to 2 pet netherland dwarf rabbits for 11 days and nights

Kittens pickup and sitting for one morning

$50

Auburn NSW, Australia

12th Mar 2024

Hello, I have two bonded pair kittens. I need someone to pick them up from Auburn at around 7 am and keep them until 12 pm as I will be busy at that time. I will provide food and cat litter and a cat carrier. One of the kittens is quite friendly and the other one is a bit shy. They don’t need much tending to. Just need to give them food once that I will provide.

She’s such a nice person and really easy to communicate with. She kept me updated the whole time. Would highly recommend.

Pet transport

$120

Liverpool NSW, Australia

7th Mar 2024

Hi I need someone to pick up 3 small puppies from Liverpool area and drop them off to virgin cargo in Mascot

He took my puppies to the airport safely would recommend

Pet sitting

$120

Berwick VIC, Australia

5th Mar 2024

Looking for someone to dog sit over the long weekend. From lunchtime this Friday until Monday afternoon. Can stay in ours or take him to yours. Very playful 5yr old labradoodle Murphy. Amazing with kids (we have 7&3 yr old) fully house trained and good on the lead. Is a little excitable and initially has an issue with males but is ok after a little.

Renaye was amazing from start to finish. Great communication, came round to meet us and Murphy before the job and came home to tidy clean house and happy little dog. Will def use again without a doubt

Dog Sitting

$90

Paralowie SA, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

I'm going away for the long weekend (Friday 08/03 - Sunday 10/03) and need someone to care for my 2 dogs. My boys are Chompers (8yo Kelpie x Whippet) and Kenai (6yo Malamute x Husky). Both are house trained and Kenai is crate trained. They need to be fed breakfast everyday and let outside to go to the toilet/have a play twice a day (once in the morning before breakfast and once in the evening before bed). I'm happy to provide a demonstration of their routine either in person or record a series of videos. Their routine would take 1-1.5 hours a day.

Elmark was amazing! He was easy to communicate and schedule with. He kept me in the loop with absolutely everything which is perfect for loving dog parents. I would receive photos and videos every day of my dogs being played with and fed, and they were very obviously very happy to be with Elmark. Amazing Tasker!

Dog sitting over Labor Day weekend 2024.

$300

Caulfield VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

Hi Guys, I am looking for some one nice to look after my 2 beagle girls. 5 and 4 years old over the new years. I am away from this Friday afternoon 8/03/2024 till Sunday afternoon 11.03.2024. Mordialloc, Melbourne. The girls get along well with similar hunting breeds. A secure backyard or balcony at your place is essential. Food is provided. Please make offers. - Due date: Before Sunday, 7 January 2024

Great! Absolutely great! Thank you. We will book again shortly

Dog sitting over New Year 2023-2024, week and a half.

$500

Caulfield VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

Hi Guys, I am looking for some one nice to look after my 2 beagle girls. 4 and 3 years old over the new years. I am away from this Friday afternoon 29/12/2023 till Sunday afternoon 07/01/2024 . Melbourne. The girls get along well with similar hunting breeds. A secure backyard or balcony at your place is essential. Food is provided. Please make offers. - Due date: Before Sunday, 7 January 2024

Awesome experience! 110% output! Thank you very much!

Change cat litter daily

$100

Coburg North VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

Need someone to pop by house to change cat litter each day from Wednesday 3rd jan to Tuesday 9th jan. Only takes 5 minutes each day. I will be home however am not able to change litter currently due to pregnancy. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 3 January 2024

Leni was a great help with this job, great communication and friendly - thanks so much!

Cat grooming

$150

Baulkham Hills NSW, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

We very recently adopted a rescue DHL kitten. She was bathed approx 2 weeks ago when she was initially surrendered, and is still mostly quite clean but we think requires a hygiene cut/shave pretty urgently. She also needs a thorough brushing/de-shedding groom. We'd also like her to receive ear & nail care to get used to regular professional grooming. She may also need her paws shaved as she has tufts between her beans. Thank you! - Due date: Flexible

Anne was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, calm and confident in grooming our long-haired kitten. Went above and beyond. Thank you so much!

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 .

Pet sitter

$300

Helensvale QLD, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

Need a pet sitter who will look after my dog for the duration of 10 days as I am flying overseas. He is a male 2 year old golden retriever. Very friendly and calm. Very rarely barks.

Amazing service and very professional. Looked after my baby so well for 10 days. 100% recommended.

Dog grooming

$90

Red Hill QLD, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

2x small-medium dogs 1- Beagle - wash, toe nails 1- King Charles Spaniel - clip, wash, toe nails Warm water and blow dry

Great with my dogs; caring manner

Pet sitting in my house

$60

Helensvale QLD, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

We are going away and need someone to petsit our 20 year old silky terrier Muffy in our Helensvale home from Saturday the 31st March to Tuesday the 3rd April.

Mandy did a fantastic job once again caring for our old dog Muffy. It is lovely to feel rest assured that she is in capable hands so we can relax and enjoy our holidays. Mandy was also respectful again of our home and left it tidy. She is highly trustworthy and would recommend her for any position.