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Recent Pet Care reviews in Melbourne

Mia is lovely! From the moment we met her and her dog for a meet and greet we knew our dogs were in great hands and we felt at ease about going on holiday. She sent photos and let us know how they were going which was greatly appreciated, and she was friendly and easy to talk to throughout. Thanks Mia!

Dog sitter needed for our two dogs

$1,000

Mia is a very reliable dog sitter. My Ella had a great time.

Pet hosting

$150

Super friendly

Help fix clogged toilet (cat litter)

$150

Catherine was very professional and caring with my cat

Cat grooming

$120

Would 100% recommend Amy for any job she is reliable, friendly, flexible and always sends photos of my cat so I know he’s ok. I’ve used Amy a couple of times now and she is trustworthy and I would definitely use her again.

Cat Sitter

$300

The cats look great, so much attention to detail and making sure they were as comfortable as possible!

2 x cats need grooming - ‘lion cuts’

$200

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

$71 - $250

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$71

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$140

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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 Melbourne

Guinea pig boarding

$300

Thornbury VIC, Australia

1st Nov 2025

Hi, I am looking for someone to care for our 2 Guinea pigs whilst we are on holidays for 3 weeks in January. Ideally you would keep the hutch at your place and care for the Guineas there. They are easy pets to care for as they are very low maintenance. All food, bedding etc would be provided. You would be required to clean their hutch daily, provide fresh hay, food and water at least once a day and keep them out of the direct sun (especially when temperatures reach 28 degrees or more). If this sounds like something you might be interested in, please let me know x

Cat sitter

$300

Brunswick West, Victoria

30th Oct 2025

Cat sitter required 6-30 November for my 10 year old indoor cat. She can stay at your house or you can visit her at my house daily. Located in Brunswick west

Dog grooming

$150

Elwood VIC, Australia

30th Oct 2025

2yr old Australian shepherd who hate blow dry especially, and a 12yr old jack Russel very easy and used to it. They haven’t been groomed for 6months at least due to Australian shepherd being really nervous and snapping/barking at blower. She didn’t have a good experience. Need an experienced, gentle and patient groomer. No clipping necessary. Just usual bath, dry deshed, ears and nails clipped

Cat sitter in Essendon

$120

Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

28th Oct 2025

I need somebody to take care of my cat potentially up to 6 days.you can either stay or come twice a day to feed him. It may be someone local that wants to earn $30 a day to come twice a day or an agreed amount to stay the whole time. In the heart of Essendon with train and tram etc close by and all other amenities with him walking distance

Dog sitter Melbourne

$200

Melbourne VIC, Australia

28th Oct 2025

We need someone to dog sit our mums dog from Friday-Tuesday over the long weekend as we are going away and can’t take her with us! She is a Jack Russell and is a senior dog. Easy to care for; just loves attention!

Shelter for outdoor kitty litter tray

$400

Collingwood VIC, Australia

28th Oct 2025

I want a weatherproof shelter made to sit over an outdoor kitty litter tray, just like the images attached.

3 cats sitting

$90

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

27th Oct 2025

I need someone to help me care for my 3 cats. They are very sweet and well behaved. I will pick them up Friday night

Put petrol in my diesel car

$500

Melbourne City VIC, Australia

24th Oct 2025

Looking a quote on someone to take petrol out of my car. and what ever it takes

12 month lease for my girl friend’s cat - Armadale.

$960

Armadale VIC, Australia

21st Oct 2025

I am allergic to cats. I live in an apartment in Armadale - my gf may have a job opportunity coming up in Brighton, she currently lives in Kew East. We are putting out some feelers, on the off chance there’s a crazy cat lady, but the well tempered kind, who lives in Armadale. Willing to sub let their house and kindly care, to my gf’s cat. As so she can move in with me and be closer to work and beat that really bad traffic. Food and any other necessities will be provided. At least half an hour a day of visiting time required, subject to fair and appropriate notice. To clarify, this will not be a transfer of ownership of said cat, it will be a share house agreement. Where cat will also be liable to minor utility expenses. Cat in question, has a flawless rental history and a number of reputable references. They have a timid nature, and are quite easy to get along with. 12 month - 12 month rolling lease, security bond $1,000. Open to hear all offers between, $40- $120 per calendar month. This is not a joke. However, it is still subject to my gf getting the job offer. Hence, we are in the exploratory, research phase. Thanks

Shave down full groom

$100

Coburg VIC, Australia

17th Oct 2025

My dog has medium hair and sheds a lot. its triggering the allergies of my partner so we need him shaved down and de-shed, just in time for summer, to mitigate his condition

Help with my ResmedP 10 mask from a fellow user

$50

Southbank VIC, Australia

17th Oct 2025

I’ve been suffering from sleep apnoea and have used CPAP on and off ever since late 2023. I’m currently using a Resmed P 10 nasal pillows mask and have had troubles trying to sleep with it, so I’d love someone who also is using that particular mask to have a look at my set up and help with adjusting the fit, etc.

Looking for someone reliable and loving to cat sit

$300

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

16th Oct 2025

Hello, I'm looking for someone or even a family who would love to cat-sit my adorable, fluffy cat preferably in Melbourne Western suburbs. He is a year old. He's no trouble. He's shy at first, but loves to play and stays indoors. He always wants company. I will provide all his food and other essentials. Please let me know your availability. It's a good chance for cat lovers and kids to enjoy the cat😊. date is from 28th november to december 22nd.

Groom my cat at home no washing

$100

Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

16th Oct 2025

Brush, clip hair between toes and clip nails . Not an angry cat. His name in Max and he is Chinchilla/ Rag doll cross. Fur is not matted. You need to be experienced

Melody is efficicient and does a professional job. Many thanks Melody

Cat sitter at host home

$100

North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

3rd Oct 2025

Hello, I need a sitter for my cat at host home, details: Name: Milo Age: 4 years Breed: Tabby Domestic shorthair Required from the night of 28th October, 2025 till 11th November, 2025. I can drop and pickup, will provide food.

Thanks for taking care of Milo😊

Clean my aquarium

$50

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

5th Sep 2025

Clean filter and tank, not tropical 1100x490x300 approx

All good! Would recommend

Pet Sitter Needed – (Dog Stays in Your House 21-25/08))

$140

Richmond VIC 3121, Austrália

18th Aug 2025

Hello! I am looking for a sitter for my dog Jazz (Bull Arab mix) from 21–25 Aug in your house. He’s very quiet, playful, low maintenance, sleep and toilet trained. He does his business in the backyard twice per day and only needs one walk a day. Food, bed, toys, and everything he needs will be provided. Offer: $30–$35 per day. Prefer someone experienced with dogs, based around Richmond or South Yarra or near train stations, but flexible if you’re the right fit. Thank you!

Amazing service and very accommodating, thank you so much!

Walk my dog while I’m at work!

$25

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

18th Jul 2025

My dog will be home alone. You will need to access my apartment near QV/ State Library and take him out for a 30-60min walk anytime between 1130 and 1pm so that he can have a wee/poop and a walk. We would need to have a ‘meet and greet’ so my dog is used to you before you do this without me present. Would suit a student or CBD worker- looking to make this a weekly event during school time for the right person.

Great communication and job done perfectly.

Move my dog from Melbourne to Adelaide

$300

South Ward VIC, Australia

16th Jul 2025

Move my dog from Brunswick melbourne to adelaide. She’s used to travelling interstate in a car.

Very easy to work with and got the job.

Dog Sitting — Gentle, Low-Energy Care 🐾

$100

West Melbourne VIC, Australia

11th May 2025

Hi there! I’m looking for someone to take care of my sweet, older dog Honey while I’m away. 15-21st May 7 days I would prefer someone local around north/west melbourne cbd Honey is very easy-going and sleeps most of the day. She just needs: 🐾 A toilet break once a day 🐾 Minimal walking (she’s a senior and doesn’t need much exercise) 🐾 Some gentle company and love She’s calm, friendly, and low-maintenance — perfect for someone who enjoys a relaxed companion. Ideally, you can look after her in your own home, but I’m open to other arrangements. All food, supplies, and anything she needs will be provided. I travel alot so this potentially can be a longterm partnership. If you’re a dog lover and have experience with older dogs, I’d love to hear from you!

I couldn’t be happier with the care my dog Honey received! Jee Wee was incredibly reliable, attentive, and clearly has a natural way with animals. They kept me updated with regular photos and messages, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. My dog was relaxed and happy when I got back such a great sign! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet-sitter. Will definitely book again!

Dog groomer (cut my dogs nails please)

$5

Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

6th May 2025

Hey Guys, Need helping cutting my dogs nails, don’t really have any experience, hoping you can come to our house with your tools to cut his nails. Large dog very friendly, he’s been neutered. Extremely friendly and harmless, just a little bit energetic sometimes.

Thank you so much!

Recent Pet Boarding tasks in Melbourne

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

Pet boarding

$350

Melbourne, VIC

13th Jul 2022

Hi i would like to get dog boarding for my dog from 21 July to 7th August. my dog is 1.5 yo french bulldog. Basic trained. Very friendly. Love to play Dog boarding in ur home.. Food and toys will be provided by me. near Melbourne CBD (Prefer if pickup and drop off provided) Thanks - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 21 July 2022