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Recent Pet Care reviews in Inner South Melbourne

Emma is very reliable, with an obvious affinity for dogs. My dogs look forward to her visits. They come home exhausted, and happy. Emma also takes wonderful photos of their adventures.

Dog Sitter/Walker

$20

Candice is absolutely amazing! My little princess had fun running around like a nutter! Thanks once again!

Pet Sitting

$55

Anyssa is lovely, easy to communicate with and I couldn’t have found someone better to help look after my cat! Although he’s fairly easy to look after, I was so much more calm knowing how much experience and knowledge Anyssa has with animals. Couldn’t recommend her services more highly - if I could give 10 stars I would.

Cat sitting

$100

Emma was great with Amber - both made an instant friendship and Amber was well looked after with walkies and fun on the couch. Highly recommended.

Dog sitter

$50

Excellent. My two Cavelier King Charles spaniels were looked after so very very well. They were indoors, warm and cosy with lots of love and attention, taken on walks and had an enormous back yard to run around in too. We received lots of photos which made us very happy. The care was also very professional in that the dogs were well fed and their safety at all times was secure. We have already booked our canine babies in for their next stay there.

DOG MINDING

$900

Thanks Jacqueline we’ll see you again soon and thank you for the pic update highly recommended

Pet sit for my Japanese spitz 14 weeks old

$100

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

$90 - $250

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$90

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$150

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$250

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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

Looking for someone to mind our 1 year old lab from 17 - 25 April

$150

Mordialloc VIC, Australia

12th Apr 2026

We need someone who ideally works from home or has a family who can take our 1 year old labradore into their home for 8 nights. We will be away from 17 - 25th April 2026. $150 for taking him into your care.

Pet sitter

$250

Brighton VIC, Australia

12th Apr 2026

Looking for someone who loves animals/ dogs to pet sit my beautiful dog sparky from today (asap) until tomorrow morning around 8 am. I had a pet sitter organised to arrive at 12 pm today but she has just called me and cancelled, so I'm just trying to organize someone asap. He is a 2 year old border collie x staffy who loves attention, cuddles, playing and walks. I am located in Brighton. Please feel free to ask any questions - thank you

Dog sitter (12:30pm-4pm)

$50

Caulfield North VIC 3161, Australia

4th Apr 2026

Needing a dog sitter for a few hours, great if you are nearby to 3161 and have flexibility to drop dog back

Feed dogs twice a day from 4th April to 8th April

$150

Hampton VIC, Australia

29th Mar 2026

Need someone to either house sit or feed the dogs twice a day (6am and 6pm)

Mina was wonderful and very reliable

Dog sitting

$120

Caulfield North VIC 3161, Australia

26th Mar 2026

Hi we need someone to look after our old Cavoodle over the weekend at their place. We are based in Caulfield North and ideally would like to drop him off today until Sunday.

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.

Need a pet sitter?

$35

Caulfield East VIC, Australia

16th Mar 2026

🐾 Loving Home Pet Sitting – Caulfield East 🐾 Hi, my name is Jessica. I’m in my 30’s and live in Caulfield East right next to the Caulfield Racecourse. I’m currently on leave and spend most of my time at home, which means your pet will receive plenty of attention, care, and companionship while staying with me. I grew up surrounded by animals and have always loved caring for pets of all kinds. Since recently moving, my home has become a little quiet — so I would genuinely love the company of some furry friends while helping local pet owners who need a safe and caring place for their pets. Your pet will stay in a calm home environment where they will be treated with kindness, patience, and lots of affection. I understand how important pets are to their families and I will care for them as if they were my own. 🐶 What I offer • A quiet, safe home environment • Lots of attention and companionship • Flexible stays from single days to longer bookings • Regular photo updates if you’d like them 📍 Location Caulfield East (next to Caulfield Racecourse) 📋 Requirements • Pets must be dropped off and collected by the owner • Owners must provide all food, bedding, toys and any medication • Suitable for pets comfortable in a home environment 💲 Rates $35 per day / overnight stay +$10 for an additional pet If you’re looking for a reliable, caring pet sitter in the Caulfield area, feel free to message me to discuss your pet’s needs. I’m always happy to arrange a meet-and-greet first so you can feel comfortable. I look forward to meeting you and your furry or feathered family members! 🐾

Dog sitting 8 hours Sunday 22nd ( 10am - 6.pm)

$200

Caulfield North VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Dog sit - Collect energetic well behaved cocker spaniel from Caulfield at 10.00am, return to Caulfield 6.00pm.

What a delightful person Domi is. Thank you for taking such good care for our did Domi. 👏👏🙏

Clean and maintain small pond

$350

Caulfield North VIC 3161, Australia

9th Mar 2026

I need someone to clean and maintain a small pond in our front yard which has about 20 Koi fish and plants. Happy to discuss the frequency of cleaning and maintenance but I'm after someone who can continue cleaning and maintaining the pond long term. The floor is concrete with small stones. It's about 6.5 meters by 1.5 meters on average. There is a Laguna filter which needs to be cleaned occasionally.

Someone to setup a aqua one nano tank

$50

Brighton East VIC, Australia

8th Mar 2026

Starting a new marine nano tank and cant for the life of me figure it out. Will pay extra if you are actually into marine life and can bring some salt water for a 40l tank and live rocks / coral!

Pet sitting

$500

Caulfield North VIC 3161, Australia

4th Mar 2026

need someone to pet sit for 4 weeks from June 7th to July 4th 1 dog (cavoodle) 2 x cats (one needs meds twice daily)- can be just one cat if 2 is too much 1 x turtle (very low maintenance)

Dog sitting over Labor Day weekend 2026

$350

Caulfield VIC 3162, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

Hi Guys, I am looking for some one nice to look after my 2 beagle girls. 6 and 5 years old over the new years. I am away from this Thursday afternoon 5/03/2026 till Monday afternoon 09/03/2026. 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

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

Fish pond set up

$150

Bonbeach VIC 3196, Australia

28th Jan 2026

Need outdoor fish pond to be serviced with new filter and water right

Aquarium clean/water change

$200

Hughesdale VIC 3166, Australia

21st Jan 2026

Hi there. I am going overseas for 3 weeks and was hoping to have someone come to my home and do a tank clean/water change maybe twice while I am away. It is a freshwater planted tank with CO2. It is 60x45x36 with shrimp and small rasboras and tetras. Ideally I think two visits one in late Jan and the other in early Feb (around 6th Feb) would be good. I have a house sitter who will be at my home and who will be able to provide access to the home. Photos to come tonight (it has recently been rescaped and is relatively clean)

Great experience and attention to detail for managing my fish tank while I was away. Thanks again!

My 2 cats need to be boarded whilst I go away for 2 weeks

$350

Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia

8th Jan 2026

I need my 2 cats boarded for 2 weeks around Easter whilst I go away

Deep clean of a stainless steel noodle kart

$100

Aspendale VIC, Australia

6th Jan 2026

Our noodle kart need a deep clean as it’s been sitting outside for too long. It’s approximate dimensions is… 123cm Wide - 69cm Deep - 182cm Tall We’re located minutes walk from Aspendale 3195 train station. Prefer if you can provide your own tools and cleaning products. It should only take a maximum of 2 hours work. There might be some rust but don’t worry as we can deal with it ourself after a deep clean. Photos attached and feel free to ask any questions to be efficient with completion of task.

Let my dogs inside because of fireworks

$100

Bentleigh East VIC, Australia

31st Dec 2025

I’m in Essendon didn’t think about fireworks and my dogs wil be trying to escape. I have a key out just red someone to go there and call me when there and it wil take 2 minutes to eat the inside and leave. They are big but friendly

Great work thankyou mate

Looking for dog sitter for a week

$250

Caulfield East VIC 3145, Australia

19th Dec 2025

Hi i am looking for a dog sitter to take care of my cavoodle for a week as i am travelling interstate

Candice is a very good dog sitter and took good care of Teddy. We had to extend our trip and Candice was very accomodating

Loving Dog Sitter

$500

Cheltenham VIC, Australia

15th Dec 2025

looking for a kind, reliable, and experienced dog lover to mind our precious girl, Molly, while we are away. She is currently with a sitter but unfortunately due to the sitters personal circumstances we are now looking a new place for Molly. 16th December - 14th January. Molly is a delightful Shih Tzu x Maltese (small breed) who is well-behaved, house-trained, and loves cuddles! Key Details: Dog Breed:Shih Tzu × Maltese (Small) Name:Molly Needs: Overnight boarding and minding Dates: 16th December 2025 - 14th January 2026. Preference:Ideally, we'd like drop-off/ pick-up close to Cheltenham. Someone with previous small dog care experience. Someone who can provide regular updates/photos of Molly A home where Molly will receive lots of attention and care. What We Are Looking For:A safe, secure, and loving home environment. Someone with previous small dog care experience.Someone who can provide regular updates/photos of Molly. A home where Molly will receive lots of attention and care (she is used to being inside and loves being around kids and other dogs).

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic experience with Yianni! Reliable, great communication, and most importantly, my dog loved him! They handled everything with care and professionalism. I will definitely be a repeat client. Thanks again!!

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