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Recent Pet Care reviews in Melbourne

Did a great job to look after our dog!

Need a dog sitter

$500

He and his loving family have taken great care of our two puppies while we were away for 5 nights. He sent us a few updates on them and gave them a nice environment to play and chill. Would try this again with him in the future :)

Dog boarding for five nights (22/7~27/7)

$250

Professional & on time. Thank you !

Clogged toilet

$5

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

$65 - $232

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$232

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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 Melbourne

Cat sitter

$150

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

15th Jul 2026

Hi there, I need a cat sitter to look after my cat while I’m away for a week . He will need to stay you your place and not be let outside.

Dog Sitter for a week

$175

Melbourne VIC, Australia

12th Jul 2026

Looking for a dog sitter fir a week from the 13th to the 20th I have a kelpie x she is trained and friendly walks on lead and listens to command

Puppy sitter to stay for one month in August

$800

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

12th Jul 2026

My partner and I are thinking of getting a puppy but we are both doctors. We would like someone to stay with us for a month to help with toilet training overnight so we can sleep as we can’t be tired the following day because of what we do, and also for 2-4 days a week depending on our rosters be at home with the puppy.

Help repair fish tank

$100

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

9th Jul 2026

I bought an aquarium online but the seller was fishy and I’ve now ended up with a tank that has a damaged corner. It would be great if someone that has done this before could help with repair. It would require disassembling it, cutting the damaged part off, and reassembling.

Canaries talons clipped

$80

Kensington VIC 3031, Australia

8th Jul 2026

I’m house sitting for a friend and looking after his canaries. Their talons are very long and need someone who is able to handle the birds to clip their talons. I’m scared of birds.

Joanne did a fantastic job with my canneries - highly recommend. Thank you Joanne!

Dog sitter

$25

St Kilda, Victoria

6th Jul 2026

I'm looking for someone to look after my beautiful 6 year old blue staffy at their place while I'm away traveling. He's extremely friendly and playful, may jump on strangers out of excitement. Preferably have him indoors at all times. He's good to be kept alone at home with no issues. If no backyard available, 2 walks a day minimum, ideally 3 is preferable. Preferably no young kids or other pets around. 25/night

Dog sitter for my German Shorthaired Pointer

$50

VIC, Australia

6th Jul 2026

I’m looking got someone to dog sit my 6 year old German Shorthaired Pointer for 8 weeks while I’m overseas from mid August. I’d prefer her to live in with someone else during this period, as my place is very small, so she usually comes to work with me daily. The rate is of course negotiable. I do not know how much it should cost.

Dog boarding in no animal household

$1,200

Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia

28th Jun 2026

Hi! My sweet girl hecky needs a home to stay in for 8 days whilst I am away. She’s three years old, 30kg and extremely sweet when at home. However she struggles with leash reactivity and barking when stressed. I’m looking for someone who is patient and also familiar with dogs who experience leash anxiety. Other than that she is excellent with people and children, is completely house trained (she’s only ever pooped indoors once in her life, and she was very sick) and is happy to snuggle on the couch. I try to give her a morning 20 min sniff and bathroom break, 1 hour exercise (throwing a ball, a longer hike etc) throughout the day and a toilet break before bed. She also takes pills morning and night to help with her anxiety. More than happy to travel if you don’t live in melbourne and would love someone who has a backyard if possible. Thank you so much for reading!

Cat hosting

$200

Kensington VIC 3031, Australia

27th Jun 2026

I’m looking for an experienced and trustworthy cat sitter to care for my indoor British Shorthair from 4 July to 25 July (21 nights). Weedo is friendly, affectionate, litter trained, desexed, and fully indoors. I’m looking for someone who can host him in their home for the duration of my trip. Ideally, your home is calm, secure, and escape-proof, with experience caring for cats. I’ll provide all of his food, litter, toys, bed, and any other supplies he needs. I’d love daily photo/video updates while I’m away, and I’d prefer someone who can arrange a meet-and-greet beforehand so I can see where he’ll be staying. Please let me know about your experience with cats, whether you have any pets of your own, and your availability for these dates.

Dog sitting at my place from 10am to 5pm

$50

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

25th Jun 2026

Hi, Looking for someone to watch my dog Mac from 10am to 5pm this Saturday at my place.

Complete Cleanout of Brick Garden Fish Pond (Thornbury)

$350

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

18th Jun 2026

Looking for an experienced pond cleaner to completely clean out our brick-raised garden pond and help save our fish. We inherited this pond and its goldfish when we bought the house a few years back. Following a recent home renovation, the pond has become heavily choked with organic muck, rotting leaves, and overgrown weeds. Unfortunately, the water quality has deteriorated, and we have lost 3–4 fish in the past few days. Hoping we can save the rest of them. Pond Specifications: Dimensions: Raised brick trough, approximately 3000mmx700mmx400mm deep. Inhabitants: A small population of goldfish (visible in photos). Please try to keep the rest of our fish safe - we have a bucket, but would probably prefer you bring something suitable for them if possible. We are looking for someone to drain and clean the pond. We don't have a pump or and pipes etc. The plants need a trim, or may need to be disposed, and we would like some recommendations for new plants if needed. And any other tips for maintaining the pond a bit better than what we have! We'll need a hand with conditioning/treating our tap water for refilling, but might be able to handle the actual refill ourselves. We don't have any equipment for this job at all, so will need you to bring everything. We can use our Green Bin for waste, if that makes a difference to the price. Looking to get this sorted as soon as possible to save the remaining fish - hopefully

Adrian was friendly, professional and got the job done exactly to our expectations. Wed definitely recommend him!

Dog sitter

$75

Travancore VIC, Australia

11th Jun 2026

I need a dog sitter that can look after my 1y/o puppy overnight. (Wednesday night 20/5, pick up at 9pm Thursday I can drop him off and pick him up.

Bhavaani is amazing. She took care of my dog really well, excellent communication!

Ongoing dog sitting

$10

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

17th May 2026

Hi there, Have put in min budget as unsure on pricing so please make offers We have a gorgeous 1-year-old Cavoodle named Rosie 😊 Two days a week, we are looking for someone to drop in and hang out with her at our home while we’re both in the office. She’s a very easy, affectionate dog who mainly just loves company and a bit of playtime. This would suit someone studying or working remotely as you’re more than welcome to use our wifi and work/study from the house while keeping Rosie company. Just wanting to get an understanding of availability, thoughts and general pricing. Thank you!

Great help lovely girl

Looking for a dog sitter tn to be hosted at a home

$200

Elwood VIC, Australia

9th May 2026

need my dog looked after u til tmmr evening. pure bread beagle 7 years old

ruth was very easy to deal with. got everything sorted out last minute due to a family emergency. highly recommend ruth to anyone needing a dog sitter :)

Pet feeding asap

$400

Parkville VIC 3052, Australia

18th Apr 2026

Hi, I’m needing someone to come and feed my animals one cat and one dog while I’m on holiday for two weeks from the 25th of April to the 9th of may they only need to be fed once a day

Absolutely amazing experience! Took incredible care of my cat and dog for 2 weeks while I was away. Communication was great the whole time, super reliable, caring, and trustworthy. My pets were happy, well looked after, and I had complete peace of mind knowing they were in good hands. Highly recommend to anyone needing pet feeding or pet sitting services — would 100% book again. Thank you so much César 🙏🙏

Cat sitter at sitter's home

$90

North Melbourne VIC, Australia

5th Apr 2026

Hi! I’m looking for a cat sitter to look after my cat, Milo for 11 days from Thursday 9th April evening till 20th April evening at the pet sitter’s house in Melbourne, Victoria. I will pick/drop and provide all the food. About my cat Name: Milo Sex: Male Age: 1 year and 7 months Breed: Domestic shorthair Personality: shy but will open up once comfortable... keep indoors. Prefer the cat sitter to be near me around North Melbourne. Please provide your quotes. Thanks.

Thank you for taking care of my fur baby, Anita. Appreciate your kindness🥰

Pet sitter needed asap!

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

27th Mar 2026

Cat needs the tablet every morning one tablet but! U just feed it to her dont worry too much no different to feeding her a chocolate!! It’s a tabby cat mix she is so chill!! Preferably ur place before i build trust with u Roughly 4 nights

Simply awesome! Very sweet and shy ☺️ Efficient and caring taking care of my little tiger. Will be keeping in touch!

Remove dog poo from balcony

$10

South Yarra, Victoria

4th Mar 2026

Rebooking task between Paishen and Nonso

Nonsu is a very trustworthy and reliable cleaner

Overnight dog sitting at sitter’s home this Saturday night

$50

Richmond VIC, Australia

20th Feb 2026

Hello, we’re looking for someone to look after our 8-year-old spoodle for one night this Saturday (21/2/2026) at your place. We’re hosting a house party and want to make sure he’s safe and not overwhelmed. He’s a friendly dog who enjoys a walk & then is happy to relax. No behavioural issues, and he’s great with kids. Details: - Pick up from Richmond 3121: Saturday 21/2 around lunchtime (flexible) - Drop off: Sunday 22/2 around lunchtime (flexible) - We’ll provide his food - No medication required - Ideally someone who won’t leave him alone for extended periods We’d love someone with experience & good reviews. Happy to answer any questions beforehand. Please let me know your experience & your rate. Thanks!

Olivia was great! I would highly recommend her for any other work.

Dog sitting

$500

St Kilda East VIC, Australia

6th Feb 2026

Hello! I’m looking for someone to look after my dogs from Feb 9th for a week. Charlie is a black lab and Buster is a cavalier. This has potential to extend for a month or so if it works for both parties.

Outstanding job highly recommend

Recent Pet Boarding tasks in Melbourne

Looking for Pet Boarding (9 Dec – 20 Feb) 🐶

$1,300

Brunswick West VIC, Australia

21st Nov 2025

Hi! I’m looking for someone to provide pet boarding for my dog while I’m away from 9 December to 20 February. He’s a gentle spoodle who loves company and enjoys playing, especially once he gets comfortable. He can be a little shy at first, but he warms up quickly and becomes very affectionate. If you offer pet boarding or know someone who does, I’d love to hear from you. He just needs a safe, caring, and patient environment while I’m away. Thank you! 🐾

Pet Boarding 27/12 - 06/01

$250

Melbourne VIC, Australia

20th Dec 2024

We’re looking for pet boarding for 27/12 - 06/01 as our friend who is currently looking after our 2 dogs will be away on those dates. Thanks Paula

Pet Boarding from 27/12 - 06/01

$250

Ivanhoe VIC, Australia

24th Nov 2024

Need someone to petsit our 2 lovely dogs from 27/12 to 01/06. No daily walk needed. We will be providing our own food. Note boarding will be at your place. Great for someone who’s working from home and need the extra cash.

Looking for pet boarding for Christmas for my pup

$300

Richmond VIC, Australia

2nd Dec 2022

Not sure my chances on here but I’ve just moved to Melbourne and need someone to look after my little Pomeranian dog. For the 24th 25th 26th and 27th I would need someone to have him at their place I’ll provide everything of course. Anywhere in melb I can drop him. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, December 27, 2022