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Recent Pet Care reviews in Melbourne

Amy was great with our Pup! Very thankful

Dog sitting

$250

Caitlin did a great job looking after my puppy who can be a bit of a handful. Thanks for your help and good communication!

Dogsitting 14 Week Puppy (8.30-7pm)

$150

Very genuine person who cares for my dog whilst I was on holiday. Would definitely be considering Felipe for my next dog sitting

Dog Sitting

$150

Candice had our 2 year old Groodle for the whole day. Our anxious pup came home happy and we loved the updates. Very happy! Thanks again. X

Dog sitter for Christmas day (your house).

$150

Michael was great- super helpful, friendly and great communication

Water garden while we are on holiday

$340

Amazing effort looking after our old dog, he appears very happy and content

Holiday Dog Sitter

$750

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

$70 - $250

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$70

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$138

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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

Cat - day sitting / play / feeding

$1,000

Northcote VIC, Australia

6th Dec 2025

We are looking for somebody who can come and feed our cat and spend time with him - preferably a couple of times a day, ideally spending some longer periods (2-3 hours) with him on evenings. If you are open to sitting then we would explore that option too. We would need visits daily (some days could be skipped and we can find alternatives with up front agreement) from 12 Dec to 8 Jan.

Interstate Pet transport

$350

Carlton VIC, Australia

6th Dec 2025

Interstate Pet transport 6yo Pomeranian under 5kgs Pickup: Carlton, Melbourne (VIC) Drop off: Sydney (NSW)

Babysit my cat tonight

$15

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

4th Dec 2025

Hi, I urgently need someone to help me take care of my cat for tonight. I’m moving home and can only take him with me tomorrow afternoon.

Looking for someone to watch my dog from Dec 12 to Jan 12

$400

South Yarra VIC, Australia

3rd Dec 2025

I need a dog sitter for my 4 year old French bulldog. She's pretty happy after 1 walk / day but needs to stay cool and indoors most of the day since she is prone to overheating. She's otherwise pretty chill and easy to take care of, pretty playful. She can stay at your place from Dec 18-Jan 10.

Cat and house sitting

$250

Richmond VIC, Australia

3rd Dec 2025

Cat and house sitting required over the Christmas week. 2 cats in Richmond. 20th-27th December. must have reviews and required to meet prior. Should also feel confident giving cats medication.

Pet Sitter during Christmas and New Years

$50

Travancore VIC 3032, Australia

2nd Dec 2025

Hi there! I’m looking for a sitter for my husky, Blaze, from 24 December 2025 to 13 January 2026. Blaze needs two walks a day and does best with someone who can spend a bit of time with him. Ideally, I’m hoping to find someone who can stay at my place in Travancore, but I’m also open to boarding if you have a secure backyard and good parks nearby. He is used to me working 9 to 5 pm everyday except weekends. Ideally I’d like someone who can mirror the same. I can offer $40-$50 per night. Blaze is gentle, friendly, and very easy to look after. He loves people, settles well at home, and is used to routine. Happy to organise a meet-and-greet and answer any questions about his care. If you’re available during this period, please let me know — I’d be really grateful to connect. Thank you!

Dog sitting for 5month old lab

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

1st Dec 2025

I need regular sitting service for my lab once a week. Include pick up from my cbd apartment and walks during the day. My work hours are nornally 10-7pm

Dog sit/walk

$80

Abbotsford VIC, Australia

30th Nov 2025

Hi, I need someone to sit and take my dog Max for a day about 10am until around 9pm whilst I try sleep for nightshift. Walk to a local park between 4-7pm for 30-45mins to give him a run. He is an easy and friendly dog to walk, play fetch with. I’ve had last minute change of plans with friends going away that usually take him for me while on nightshifts. Would start with day sitting at your house/work and he will stay at home here at night… but potentially an overnight stay at your home only if you’re comfortable with that (obviously would pay additional $) - price negotiable of course if able to pick up/drop off etc even for daysit. He is a Cavoodle… so he is clingy for humans and won’t run away from you, and loves cuddles. He is very easy off leash. Will follow you around including hikes. Great also for dog friendly office spaces. Well toilet trained! Loves his ball and a (short distance) game of fetch. Loves kids for this reason too! Outsourcing on airtasker only as last minute change of plan with my friends, and after day 2 of me trying to sleep during the day he gets bored and keen to play fetch which really disrupts my sleep schedule. He is definitely my fur-baby, so anyone taking him will need to be appropriately vetted (excuse the pun lol). Ideally only those in nearby areas. Great people that have a great time with him open for recurring dogsits! :)

Emilie was so great with my doggo, gave me update pics and is really trustworthy. Highly recommend.

I need a dog sitter during the xmas period in Melbourne Dec 18-Jan 10

$300

South Yarra, Victoria

26th Nov 2025

I need a dog sitter for my 4 year old French bulldog. She's pretty happy after 1 walk / day but needs to stay cool and indoors most of the day since she is prone to overheating. She's otherwise pretty chill and easy to take care of, pretty playful. She can stay at your place from Dec 18-Jan 10.

Cat boarding required over holiday season

$30

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

25th Nov 2025

Hi, we're looking to leave our cat at a sitter's home over the Christmas and New Year period. - need to be based near City/Southbank - would be open to meeting before locking in the job - our cat is an indoor cat, he's very curious and can be shy, but once comfortable, he's very friendly - looking at $25 - $30 a night - we will provide food, litter, toys - we can also do drop-off and pick-up

Build a cat cage

$75

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

25th Nov 2025

Located in ST Kilda Hi I need someone's help to build a cat cage on my balcony

Dog sitting/training. 12th Dec to 23rd Jan

$45

Melbourne City VIC, Australia

24th Nov 2025

Looking after my dog for the Chris holidays. Dog training can also be considered. Please quote for 1 day trial first.

Grooming my dog

$45

Kensington VIC, Australia

24th Nov 2025

touch up my dog's haircut

Cat sitting

$400

Flemington VIC 3031, Australia

22nd Nov 2025

Cat sitting Looking for someone to cat sitting my cat Tuna (at your place) while I’m away from 15 Dec to 6 Jan. She usually gets along with other cats but prob with not too many at once. Will provide food and toys etc. Thank you!

Cat groom and weekly playtime cuddles

$60

Coburg VIC, Australia

22nd Nov 2025

Hello 👋 I’m looking for a trustworthy person to maintain my cats. They’re 2 British short hairs male and female age 3. Hair brushing and nail clipping whenever needed but they are in a large cat Avery and need love and affection but I just had a baby and lacking on giving them this. Can you help me?

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.

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

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