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Recent Pet Care reviews in East Melbourne

Susan was great! Very easy going to work with, responsive to text messages and calls, and Harley was very happy 😊

Dog sitting

$200

Amazing dog sitter. I can’t thank enough to taking care of my dogs so well. Jacqueline and her family are very friendly, understanding and been amazing with my dogs. Thank you

Need a dog sitter to take care of 2 small dogs

$250

Toby had a fantastic time with Sarah. I’m not sure he wanted to come home.

Dog sitting near Balwyn

$70

Thanks Susan. You kept his cage clean and followed the other care instructions well. Communication with you was really easy.

Care for budgie over holidays.

$100

Thank you Susan and family for looking after our dogs so nicely! It was peace of mind. Great care and service!

Dog Minding

$125

My puppy loves Sarah! First time ever thaT he played with someone else 😊

Pet Minder

$50

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

$60 - $240

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$60

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$130

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$240

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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 East Melbourne

Drain and clean a outside fish pond

$300

Camberwell VIC, Australia

13th Dec 2025

Drain the pond and pressure clean it. Take all waste away

Cat-sitting at carer's house 30/12 to 29/01. Boroondara.

$700

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

12th Dec 2025

Our domestic shorthair female cat needs a home within Boroondara from December 30th until January 29th included. She is an indoor-only cat and would ideally be the only pet in the household. Meek and patient with children :-) We will provide her food, litter tray, soy, pillow & blanket. She does not play with toys, but chews boxes. We will require a 'meet and greet' to see her proposed environment before committing to a carer. Thank you!

Hi! I'm looking for a temporary home for my cat, Tobby,

$30

Burwood East VIC, Australia

9th Dec 2025

Hi! I'm looking for a temporary home for my cat, Tobby, from December 24th to December 30th. Are you available to help during that time? Also, will there be any other pets in your home? Tobby isn't used to living with other animals.

Home Dog sitting - 9 nights based in Kew

$700

Kew VIC, Australia

8th Dec 2025

We’re looking for a reliable, experienced house & dog sitter to stay in our home and look after our two Chow Chows, Aura and Tank, while my partner and I are overseas. Dates: • From: evening of Sunday 26 January • To: late afternoon of Tuesday 4 February • Total: 9 nights Location: • Kew 3101, Melbourne VIC ⸻ About the dogs • Aura – female Chow Chow, medium/large, calm and independent. • Tank – male Chow Chow, younger and more playful but well-mannered for his age. • Both are house-trained, have a set routine, and there is a secure backyard. They mainly need company, feeding, and someone sensible in the house. ⸻ What we need from you Core requirements (non-negotiable): • Stay in the house overnight for all 9 nights • Feed both dogs twice per day (morning & evening – simple, pre-prepared routine) • Keep fresh water topped up at all times • Let them in/out into the backyard and keep an eye on them when outside • Be at home each evening – they shouldn’t be left alone for long stretches at night • Keep the house clean, lock up properly, and treat it with respect • Send the odd update/photo so we know they’re all good Walking: • Walking is optional. • Family will most likely handle walks every other day. • If you’re confident walking two medium/large dogs and want to help, that’s a bonus, but not required for this task. ⸻ Who we’re looking for We’re only considering people who: • Have previous house sitting AND dog sitting experience • Are comfortable with medium/large, double-coated breeds • Have strong reviews or references (Airtasker or elsewhere) • Are responsible, tidy, and respectful in someone else’s home • Non-smoker preferred When you make an offer, please include: • A quick intro about you • Your house sitting / dog sitting experience • Any reviews or references • Confirmation you’re available for the full dates (26 Jan evening – 4 Feb early afternoon)

Dog sitting from 13th December to 21st January

$800

Burwood East VIC 3151, Australia

8th Dec 2025

Dog sitting for my Border Collie from 13/12 to 21/01. Only is fed once a day and doesn’t need regular walks as long as he has some space to run around. Very friendly, 8 year old border collie.

Dog sitter for Border collie for 5 weeks

$800

Burwood East VIC 3151, Australia

7th Dec 2025

Hi there I’m looking for a dog sitter from the 13th December to the 21st January. I will bring him to you. He is a friendly Border Collie (8 years) and fully vaccinated. He doesn’t need regular walks as long as he has some space to run around. I will provide his food, he gets fed once a day, and he can be indoors or outdoors, fine with either. Let me know if you have any questions

Take care of cat 1 month

$500

Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

5th Dec 2025

Looking for Temporary Cat Carer (1 Month) – British Shorthair (Blue) Hi there, I’m looking for a reliable and experienced pet carer to look after my British Shorthair (blue) for about one month. he is healthy, gentle, and indoor-only. I can provide all food, litter, and supplies. Prefer someone who genuinely loves cats and has previous experience caring for them. Ideally, the carer need host my cat at their place. Dates: 17th DEC to 17th Jan

Dog grooming

$40

Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

27th Nov 2025

Dog grooming (hair , nail, wash,,,,,) Multise shitzu

Put my cat tree together

$30

Box Hill South VIC 3128, Australia

27th Nov 2025

Please put my cat tree together

Pet sitter for cats

$100

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

25th Nov 2025

Needing a pet sitter to stay with our two cats from the 24th- 28th of December.

Hi I contacted you couple of weeks back,re dog care

$300

Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

24th Nov 2025

Need to care for labrador puppy who is 4 months old at your home

Dog Boarding - 3 Dogs (14 Jan-1 Feb 2026)

$750

Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia

21st Nov 2025

All are indoor dogs: - one 11yr old bichon frise (desexed) - two 1.5yr old spoodle (not desexed) - all are pet and human friendly - All vax up to date and worming Dog boarding at your home from 14 Jan to 31 Jan 2026, with pick up on 1 Feb 2026. They are used to being inside the house, so I’m looking for someone happy to have them indoors. Walking is preferred but not essential – they don’t need a lot of exercise. An enclosed/secure yard is a big plus Or If you are taking them out, take them on leash is fine. Toilet trained to go outside. Ideally: - Experienced with handling multiple small /small-med dogs - has a safe, clean home preferably a fenced yard We will provide their food, toys, bowls, crates and anything they might need.

Pedicure at home

$80

Box Hill South VIC, Australia

19th Nov 2025

At home pedicure with nail color

Cat care for a month in Dec Jan

$10

Balwyn VIC, Australia

17th Nov 2025

Need a home for my kitten for a month from mid Dec to mid Jan.

🐰 Rabbit Sitter Needed

$10

Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

17th Nov 2025

Hi! I’m going travelling from 26 December to 26 February, and I need someone to take care of my rabbit, Boba, during that time. Details: $10 per day I’ll provide all his hay and pellets I don’t have a cage to bring, so I’m looking for someone who already has a spare cage/enclosure suitable for a small rabbit Just need to feed him, give fresh water, and make sure he’s okay He’s very friendly and easy to look after If you have a cage and can care for him for the full period, please reach out! 😊

Cat grooming

$50

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

7th Nov 2025

I have a new 10mth old kitten and would like some guidance grooming her - washing, cutting back nails. She is a ginger ninja and it’s malting season so hoping this will help! :)

Cat sitter over Christmas

$200

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

5th Nov 2025

Needing someone experienced to pet sit our two playful cats from the 24th-28th of December. Must be willing to stay at our apartment with the cats

Dog sitting

$80

Kew VIC, Australia

24th Oct 2025

I need a dog sitter to stay at my home in Kew on the 15th of November, between around 2-10pm. Aura and Tank are brother and sister, both Chow Chow's however extremely friendly and loving. Aura is a year and a half, Tank is a puppy at 5 months. Realistically I just need somoene to be around the home, let them in and out as well as feed them around 6pm. Aura will be outside the majority of the time, and Tank will most likely want to be your shadow. They will both have been exercised and nice and tired. Let me know if this is of interest, and we can talk further! Thank you - Jake

Nat was great, from start to finish. My dogs took extreme liking to her relaxed energy and couldn’t have left them in safer hands. Highly recommend.

Dog carer

$129

Kew VIC, Australia

18th Aug 2025

Hi there I need a trustworthy dog lover to pop into my place to feed, water and cuddle my 3 dogs. No longer than 1 hour a day for the next three days! Thanks 🙏

So very helpful walking our dogs! Prompt, fantastic communication and very trustworthy! Highly recommend A+++

Looking for long term housing of my 2 dogs

$20

Templestowe VIC, Australia

22nd Jul 2025

Hi airtaskers! I am looking for a quote for on going housing of my 2 small dogs. Coco - a chihuahua x Jack Russell 9 yrs old Kai - Maltese x shitzu 12 years old - requires 1 tablet twice daily I am currently living with my mum and dad, and due to allergies and other reasons, they can not stay with me for approx 6 months I am looking for long term boarding for them I would love to be able to visit them every now and then Requires a back yard Crate trained for night time Please let me know a cost per week for both dogs

Friendly and great to speak to! Highly recommend :)

Recent Pet Boarding tasks in East Melbourne

Pet Boarding

$250

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

11th Sep 2022

Hi there, Just wondering if you would like to take care of my two staffy's Charli and Blaze. They pretty much sleep all day once they have been exercised in the morning and love to cuddle up at night. The dates are 15-20th September. Looking forward to hearing back from you soon. Kind Regards, Francine - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 15 September 2022

Luissa is such a fantastic house sitter - Luissa keeps in contact, sends photos and you can tell how much she enjoys being with animals. Charli developed a skin irritation while I was away and Luissa felt very comfortable contacting me and resolving the issue. The dogs were happy and chilled when I arrived and the house was super tidy. Luissa was also very flexible and accommodating. I can highly recommend her services and I will definitely be booking her again in the future.

Pet boarding/sitting

$90

Box Hill VIC, Australia

4th Aug 2022

Would like to find a pet sitter for our Siberian Husky from 25th August to 27th August. He is a 1 year old pup and is around 25kg. He has alot of energy and would like someone who has a fully fenced big backyard. He loves to go on walks and is comfortable with other dogs. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 25 August 2022