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Recent Pet Care reviews in Inner South Melbourne

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Take care of 4 guinea pigs

$120

Thanks so much for taking care of Missy.

Looking for Cat boarding

$100

Rachel is fantastic! Great communication! Sent photos of completed work everyday. Would definitely love to have her again! Thanks Rachel!

Rabbit feeding

$200

Thank you for looking after my fur baby!

Dog Hosting

$150

Rosie thoroughly enjoyed her stay and we were kept up to date with messages and photos which was great. Looking forward to having her stay again.

Dog Sitting

$450

Marina did her first visit at our house today and really cleaned the house very well - delighted to have her booked and have booked her every two weeks going forward.

Weekly or fortnightly cleaner

$75

What's the average cost of a pet care expert in Inner South Melbourne

$82 - $255

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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 in Inner South Melbourne

Pet sit dog at my house for 1 week

$800

Hampton VIC 3188, Australia

24th Jul 2026

I have a lovely, sweet 13 year old cocker spaniel (Poppy). We are going away for 1 week (morning of 11th September til the afternoon of the 18th September) and need someone to look after her (preferably to stay at our house in Hampton). However, she may need more care than the average dog as she is due to have surgery on her back leg next week. Hopefully she will have mostly recovered by the date of this task. I want someone who will be able to be home most of the day. Please only respond to task if this is possible. Thank you

Dog waste cleaned in my small courtyard

$60

Caulfield South, Victoria

21st Jul 2026

Need dog poop cleaned up Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Shae did a brilliant job! Highly recommend using her or your tasks!

Clean up an unfortunate rodent mess in front yard

$80

Brighton East VIC 3187, Australia

20th Jul 2026

My partner and my are unfortunately unable to deal with a scenario that has occurred last night, perhaps a mice didn’t fair very well with a fox. Your help is appreciated asap!

Thank you for your help and flexibility, we appreciate how careful you were.

Dog sitter - in house

$40

Mordialloc VIC 3195, Australia

16th Jul 2026

I have a 14 week old Samoyed puppy who needs to be taken care on tuesdays betwen 8AM and 6PM. The puppy sitting is in our place at home. He’s a high energy puppy.

Dog sitting chihuahua

$35

Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

15th Jul 2026

Chihuahua - dog sitting at your location. From Thursday evening till Monday evening. 11 yo female dog. Better with someone present home more often Prefer home without other dogs or cat. Kids are best friend to her

Best person for dog sitting. Look after our chihuahua for 4 days. Look after best. Send pics everyday. Most recommended dog sitter.

Fish tank clean services

$10

Hampton VIC 3188, Australia

14th Jul 2026

Fish tank cleaning services

Dog sitter

$40

Caulfield South VIC 3162, Australia

14th Jul 2026

I need a dog sitter for my GSP in my home. He’s a snuggle bug and very friendly however he is big and strong so I need someone with dog experience. This would be for a few hours from time to time so he can have some company at home :) Murphy doesn’t bark or bite, he just loves someone’s presence around!

Experienced fish tank cleaner

$100

Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

5th Jul 2026

We have a small goldfish tank that needs cleaning and water testing. We are on holidays and have someone house sitting. Need someone who is experienced cleaning fish tanks. We have a manual tank vacuum and water conditioner available.

Dog sotting for chihuahua friday till sunday

$50

Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

2nd Jul 2026

Chihuahua, need dog sitting. Best with kids. But prefer a home without cats. Never shared a place with other dogs. So i am not sure. Often chihuahuas are kinda tricky to know. So i would say. Home without dogs and cats. If possible.

Great person for dog sitting

Pump not Priming. Draws water from underground tank.

$700

Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

30th Jun 2026

Tank will not prime to draw water from underground tank.

Knowledgeable and experienced. Got on with the job quickly, sorted the problem and finished up.

Clean a fish tank

$100

Aspendale VIC 3195, Australia

24th Jun 2026

We needs you to clean this fish tank and have it sparkling for our little fish. Leaving no mess afterwards. Also balance the new water with the chemicals we have provided.

House and dog sitting

$300

Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia

16th Jun 2026

Looking for a house and dog sitter, important you have flexible work or work from home. 2 beautiful border collies. Need a run at the local park daily, which is walking distance from house and lots of cuddles. 10 days from 1st July

Sarah was simply wonderful! We could not recommend her highly enough. Our dogs were well taken care of with regular pictures and updates. Sarah went over and above when it came to our home as well, it was cleaner than when we left!. A lovely natured and trusting person you can be confident will take care of your animals and your home.

Pond Service/Maintenance

$50

Brighton VIC, Australia

5th Jun 2026

Pond Maintenace We have a pond that is roughly 6.5 meters by 2 with goldfish. Want a service of pump and ongoing maintenance . Must have experience with pumps and fish.

Good Garden Clean Up for New Puppy

$300

Brighton East VIC 3187, Australia

2nd Jun 2026

Small Front & Backyard Clean Up + Possum Poo Removal (Prep for Puppy!) Hi there! I am looking for someone to help clean up our small front and backyard to get it completely ready and safe for a new puppy. The job includes: Weeding: Thorough weeding of both front and back garden beds. Trimming & Pruning: The front garden is small but quite overgrown. It needs a heavy trim back. Possum Prevention: Cut back a few minor tree branches that are close to the house to stop possums from travelling between the trees and the roof. Possum Poo Cleanup: A thorough clean-up/sweeping of possum droppings in both the front and backyard areas so it's safe for a puppy to explore. Waste Disposal: [Option 1] We have a green bin and standard waste bins on-site that you can use. [Option 2] You will need to take the green waste and cleaned-up waste with you (please include this in your quote). Equipment: Please bring your own gardening tools, saw for minor branches, and cleanup gear (broom, bags, etc.). The yards are small, and the back yard mostly just needs the cleanup and a light tidy. Please keep in mind we do not want use any harsh chemical weed killers (like glyphosate/Roundup) if you plan on spraying, as residual chemicals can be dangerous for a curious puppy pawing at the dirt! Many thanks.

Excellent communication. Lovely, friendly and willing with his time.

DOG SITTER OVER LONG WEEKEND

$200

Glen Iris, Victoria

29th May 2026

Reliable local dog sitter needed for my Dog Dennis over the long weekend 4 - 8 June 2026. - Desexed - 5 years old - Food and bedding provided - Will need to be walked daily - Very friendly and sociable

Yianni was a wonderful host for my dog Dennis over the long weekend. He very much enjoyed his stay and was well looked after. Communication was great and I received many updates. Dennis looks forward to staying with Yianni again :)

Dog waste cleaned in my small courtyard

$100

Caulfield South VIC 3162, Australia

29th May 2026

Need dog poop cleaned up Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Pet sitter 17 June - 25th June

$350

Caulfield North VIC, Australia

21st May 2026

Need someone who is home all day & loves dogs to look after my 9yr old deaf Cavalier Knig Charles Spaniel in your home. Very easy dog. Requires stroll in morning & sleeps most of day. Needs company all day. Will supply all food bedding etc

Highly recommended. A delightful person to work with. Harry had a great stay with her.

Experienced Dog Boarding Needed - Mini Poodle

$20

Caulfield VIC 3162, Australia

26th Apr 2026

Hi there, I’m looking for a reliable and experienced dog boarder to care for my 10-year-old Mini Poodle at your home This is a home-based boarding arrangement, and I’m looking for someone who can provide a calm, consistent environment. About him: 10-year-old Mini Poodle Vaccinated and desexed Very affectionate and people-oriented Prefers a quiet environment Not comfortable around other dogs, so no other pets is essential What I’m looking for: Someone who works from home or is home most of the day Experience with older dogs Able to provide daily gentle walks Comfortable maintaining routine and giving companionship A safe, calm, indoor home environment Ideal fit: Prior dog boarding or pet care experience Happy to provide occasional updates/photos Treats dogs like part of the family Important: This will suit someone who enjoys having a companion around during the day, rather than managing multiple pets. I’ll provide food and any essentials. Happy to discuss routine and expectations with the right person. Please include in your response: Your experience with dogs Your daily routine (especially work-from-home setup) Confirmation you don’t have other pets Looking forward to finding the right home for him.

He was phenomenal with my Mini Poodle, his attention to detail was exemplary

4ft aquarium removal & replacement

$150

McKinnon VIC 3204, Australia

23rd Mar 2026

I have a 4ft (120cm x 50cm x 50cm, ¬40kg) aquarium (ITEM 1 - will be empty) that needs to be moved from my room to my garden. The cabinet (ITEM 2 - will be empty) it is resting on then needs to be shifted ~1m. I also need a replacement 4ft aquarium (~120cm x 46cm x 46cm, ¬35kg) (ITEM 3) to be picked up from Malvern 3144, driven to my home and moved onto the cabinet.

Kevin is a lovely guy and clearly has a lot of experience working with/moving aquariums. Moving a 4ft aquarium from one house to another seemed like a big task to me but it went incredibly smoothly, and he even gave me a bunch of tips and advice to do with the hobby. Would 100% recommend his service.

Clean fish tank and filter and move fish tank.

$100

Sandringham VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

It’s about a metre long and 40cm wide. the filter has stopped working. I would also like the tank moved if possible.

Would highly recommend Nicholas

Recent Pet Boarding tasks in Inner South Melbourne

Pet Boarding my 2 year old Toy Cavoodle, Sunny

$60

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

17th May 2024

Hi there, I would like someone to take care of my Toy Cavoodle, Sunny between Sunday 26th May 2024 till Friday 31st May 2024 (5 days) at your place. I will drop her off on Sunday and Pick her up on Friday. She is very small at 4kg and is extremely wholesome and friendly dog and will give you plenty of attention and be a perfect companion. The main tasks required would be feeding Sunny twice a day, She is toilet trained so needs access to a yard or her Puppy Pads (she needs to be shown where they are placed) and lastly a short 10-15 minute walk a day is sufficient for her breed. She can be quite independent so if you do work, that’s totally okay, as long as she has access to her puppy pads/yard and water during the day, she’ll be fine. I will provide you with everything you need within those 5 days. I live in Glen Iris, so prefer someone within a 5-10km radius to drop her off. Let me know if you have any further questions. Oh and I have also attached some cute photos of her. :) Many Thanks, Mike

Thanks for taking care of Sunny

Pet boarding my 17 month puppy Toy Cavoodle Sunny

$150

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

13th Nov 2023

(Reposting due to cancellation) Hi there, I m looking for someone to pet board my 17 month old Toy Cavoodle, Sunny from 16th November 2023 to 5th December 2023 (20 days) at your place. Sunny is a small adorable pup, she’s only 4kg and extremely friendly. She will give you a lot of attention but she’s trained to be by herself when you’re away (if you’re working).The basic tasks need to be done is feeding Sunny twice a day, changing her puppy pads or giving her access to the yard. Once you show her where she needs to go, she will be fine. And lastly giving here some love. I will provide everything you need for ensuring it’s easy for both of you I.e, food, pads, treats etc. And also she gets along very well with other dogs. She’s vaccinated and wormed. We can find a common place where I can hand her over to you on the 16th :) - Due date: Before Thursday, 16 November 2023

Thanks to both for taking care of Sunny

Pet boarding my toy cavoodle puppy Sunny.

$50

Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia

5th Jul 2023

Hello there, I am going interstate so I am looking for someone to take care of my 1 year old toy cavoodle puppy Sunny from Thursday night on 6th July (tomorrow) till Wednesday night on 12th July. The main tasks would be giving her love and attention, feeding her 2x a day, giving her place to go potty and having water available at all times. Sunny is toilet trained so she just needs to be shown the closest grass or where the puppy pads have been placed a couple of times during her first day. I will be providing all the basic stuff such as food, pads and toys. She has been desexed, wormed and fully vaccinated so she poses no particular danger. She is an extremely social and adorable puppy so she needs a lot of love. Note: Sunny may not be suitable if you have got large high energy dog, a small apartment or if you can't provide the basic stuff so I will be looking for someone who had done this before. Thanks, Mike - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 6 July 2023