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5/5 stars! I'm extremely grateful to Jee for taking exceptional care of my cat for an entire month! Their dedication, love, and attention to detail ensured my pet's happiness and well-being. Highly recommended!"

PET SITTER

$15

Meky took such good care of my dog, I am so appreciative of her for going above and beyond to make sure he was cared for and happy!!

New years pet sitter **please don’t apply if you have other pets**

$550

Anita did an excellent job of looking after our cat. She was dependable and trustworthy- highly recommended.

Cat sitting

$250

Couldn't have asked for a more friendly, caring and punctual cat sitter, the best.

Cat Sitter over Xmas Break

$250

Shivali was very lovely. From the moment we met her, we felt at ease. Zoe was well taken care and we would be happy to use her service again.

Dog sitting in Canberra

$60

Great person. Easy to communicate,

Required - dog sitter- 3 weeks - 2 tiny dogs

$400

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$300

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Why find a local pet sitter through Airtasker?

Looking for a professional pet sitter? Whether you’re a pet owner planning a holiday or you work long hours, you’ll soon need to find a pet sitter near you to take care of your furry, scaly, and feathered friends. Your pet sitter can pop around to your home on a casual basis to feed and exercise animals. Or you can hire a pet sitter to look after your pets long-term while you travel. Professional pet sitting is a great way to ensure your pets can stay in their usual home environment and you don’t have to pay expensive boarding kennel fees.

Finding a pet sitter is as simple as posting your task on Airtasker. You’ll hear from top-rated local pet sitters who will love your animals just as much as you do.

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Top Pet Sitting related questions

Boarding kennels can be expensive for you and frightening for your pet. A pet sitter who comes to your home will ensure your pet can stay comfortable in their usual environment and you might even save on fees. Plus, a long-term pet sitter may also be available to help with house sitting while you’re away for long periods of time.

It depends on the arrangement offered by your pet sitter and what you and your pet feel more comfortable with. You might meet with your pet sitter before you commit to help you decide what option will work best for everyone.

No. Pet sitters don’t need a license in Australia, or any specific qualifications.

The best place to find pet sitter is on Airtasker. A good pet sitter will have high ratings, glowing reviews, and evidence of working with happy pet owners in the past.

While the average cost of dog sitters is between $50 and $200 on Airtasker, the exact price will depend on your location, how often you need the service, the number and type of pets, and how much care is needed.

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What does professional pet sitting include?

Pet sitters will give your pets the practical care they need, as well as love and attention they crave while you’re away. Professional pet sitters are experienced in looking after dogs, cats, birds, chickens, ducks, snakes, rats, mice, guinea pigs, fish, horses, cows, and many more animals. Some ways your pet sitter may help are:

Feeding your pet

Most pets need feeding once or twice a day, plus water checked, changed, and topped up. Your professional pet sitter will make sure your pet has fresh, clean water and that they’re fed on schedule with the right quantities and foods, as specified in your instructions. If your pet has special dietary requirements, you can let your pet sitter know so they can accommodate them. 

Exercising your pet

While some pets get enough exercise from running around their enclosure or yard area, if you have a dog, they’ll probably need regular walks. Whether it’s three times a day or just a couple of times a week, your pet sitter can take your dog for a walk so they stay fit, happy, and healthy while you’re on holidays or working late in the office.

Cleaning up

Don’t come home from your holiday or a long day at work to a messy house, yard, or cage. Your pet sitter can take care of all kinds of pet messes so you don’t have to stress. They’ll pick up dog droppings and dispose of them in the bin, change kitty litter as needed, and replace the newspaper in the bottom of your bird or reptile enclosure. Plus, if you’re on an extended holiday, your pet sitter can help arrange pet grooming services like dog grooming and dog washing.

Catering to special requirements

Do you have a dog with diabetes or cat with cataracts? If your pet needs extra special attention, let your professional pet sitter know. Most pet sitters are experienced in pets with special needs, including daily injections, specific diets, giving oral medications, and more. They can even help arrange visits to the vet if your pet needs some extra care. 

Recent Pet Sitting tasks

Dog sitting at your place

$150

North St Marys NSW 2760, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

I need someone to watch my doggos for two nights, 15th and 16th of September Must sleep inside Food provided 🙂

Dog sitter

$40

Belmore NSW 2192, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

Hi, We are looking for a professional dog sitter/trainer for our adorable Cavoodle, Noah, who is almost 4 months old. My partner and I both work full-time, so we're looking for someone experienced, caring, and reliable to look after him during the day. A little bit about Noah: - He's a very energetic, affectionate, and adorable Cavoodle who loves hugs, cuddles, and playing. - Like most puppies, he's still learning not to bite and is making good progress with his training. - He's mostly toilet trained, but when he gets nervous or excited, he may still have the occasional accident. - Overall, he's a wonderful, friendly puppy with a beautiful temperament who loves being around people. We're looking for someone with experience caring for young puppies who can continue reinforcing his training, help build his confidence, and provide plenty of love, play, and care while we're at work. We're offering $40 per day, 3-5 days a week (Monday to Friday) for the right person. If you're interested, we'd love to hear about your experience, availability, and whether this arrangement would suit you. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you!

Dog sitter for 3 weeks from 24 oct til 15 November

$500

Travancore VIC 3032, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

Teddy is a 1 year old mini cavoodle needs a dog sitter for 3 weeks 24 oct - 15 nov. I’ll provide his food and toys

Dog sitting

$500

Padstow NSW 2211, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

Hi, I’m looking for a kind, reliable and experienced dog sitter to look after my dog while we are moving house. With all the removalists, doors being left open and people coming in and out, I’d much rather have my dog somewhere safe, calm and well looked after during the move. Very important: I need someone who has NO other dogs in their home and will not be looking after any other dogs during my dog’s stay. I need my dog to be the only dog in the home. I’m looking for someone who genuinely loves dogs and will give my dog plenty of attention and care. Your home must also be safe and secure. Please let me know a little about yourself, your experience with dogs, where you are located, and please confirm that there will be no other dogs at the property during the stay. Thank you 😊🐾 Medium build He is a gentleman/obeys order's 10 years old Toilet trained Staffy Every 2 weeks $500 or we can work a price togetter I’m not completely sure how long I will need the sitting for yet, as straight after the move I may need to go away for work. So I’m looking for someone who can be a little flexible with the length of the stay Sydney, padstow

Overnight Pet sitter

$150

Brisbane QLD 4500, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

My two fur babies need a sitter for one overnight stay Thursday 3rd -Friday 4th. It will be lunchtime tomorrow until the same Friday

Dog sitting for the night at your house.

$60

Forest Lake QLD 4078, Australia

1st Sep 2026

Hi I’m looking for someone to look after my 14 week Belgian Malinois x Husky for the night at your own home. She is crate trained so will sleep in her crate at night. She hasn’t been desexed. She’s a little cautious of other dogs, mainly bigger dogs. She can not be around cats or any other animal. Reach out if you can help! Thanks🥹

Dog sitter - 1 hr - Tumbi Umbi

$30

Tumbi Umbi NSW 2261, Australia

1st Sep 2026

I am travelling for appointments and need my Labrador minded for ~ 1 hr whilst I’m in the appointment. It usually only goes for 30 minutes but you’ll be paid for the full hour.

So helpful! Absolutely saved the day

Pet sitting

$100

Loganlea QLD 4131, Australia

24th Aug 2026

Pet sitting a 9 week old puppy settling into new home for a few hours

Very Good and would recommend

Pet sitting/dog walk for 1.5 hours in Nirimba

$70

Nirimba QLD 4551, Australia

23rd Aug 2026

Hey everyone, we are needing our pup Bruno out of the house for around 1.5 hours from 8:30-10am on the 26th, looking for a local pet sitter or a dog walker who would like to take him to the park for this time. He’s a big lovable giant (Dane cross) so must be ok with big goofy dogs! 😊 Ideally a dog walker who could walk him from our home in Nirimba as I won’t have time to drop him anywhere. Thanks everyone!

Awesome couple, completed the task well 😊

Need a dog sitter to feed and walk our dog for 3 nights over a weekend

$100

Rosebery NSW 2018, Australia

9th Aug 2026

We need a dog sitter walker to feed and walk our dog whilst we are away for a weekend. We will be away from Friday morning 28th August till Monday morning 31st August. The meals will be precooked and kept in the fridge so it's easy to manage. Feeding times below Friday night: 5pm Saturday: 7am and 5pm Sunday: 7am and 5pm Walking just around the block so he can get frest air. He is desexed and is wasy to walk. He is a 13month old american staffy. He knows all the basic commands and he has to do them before getting fed.

Thanks for looking after Loki. Communication was easy and the task was completed. Thank you.

Dog sitter 06 August

$60

Kingsford NSW, Australia

5th Aug 2026

Hi We are looking for someone to mind our 7 month old Viszla named Kaiser Thursday 08 August, ideally between 10-2 however could do all day if easier. Either at our house our yours. He has separation anxiety so doesn’t like to be alone all for long periods

Rebecca really helped us out last minute to look after our puppy. Great job, very happy with the service

Cat Sit For 3 Hours

$50

East Brisbane, Queensland

4th Aug 2026

Pick up my very sweet and friendly cat (Tilly) and house them at yours for a few hours while I have an inspection. Pickup at 12 drop off at 3:30

Great cat sitter very reliable

Cat sitter needed 25/07

$15

Hillsdale NSW 2036, Australia

16th Jul 2026

Hey needing someone to pick up and cat sit my cat from 7.30am to 4.30 pm hopefully i can pick her up or she can be dropped off earlier

Thank you Jamie helped me out heaps and pookie was happy great experience overall😁😁😁

Dog sitting chihuahua

$35

Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

15th Jul 2026

Chihuahua - dog sitting at your location. From Thursday evening till Monday evening. 11 yo female dog. Better with someone present home more often Prefer home without other dogs or cat. Kids are best friend to her

Best person for dog sitting. Look after our chihuahua for 4 days. Look after best. Send pics everyday. Most recommended dog sitter.

Pet sitting

$250

South Wentworthville NSW 2145, Australia

15th Jul 2026

Hi, I urgently need a reliable and friendly pet sitter from today till Monday the 20th of July which is next week Monday. Please send me your quotes and I'll get back asap.

I am forever grateful for Nabila. Since the first day I knew my fur baby would be in good hands, she provided so much love and care for Milo I wish I could thank her a million times. Nabila also kept me updated throughout the whole time by sending me the cutest photos and the best part about it Milo was so happy you could just see it in his eyes how safe is. Thank you so much I am grateful for you darling. Much love 💕

Pet sitter required

$200

Ormeau Hills QLD 4208, Australia

14th Jul 2026

Require a pet sitter who could look after my dog for 1-2 weeks at their home. He’s super well behaved, loveable, great with children, male staffy, 4 years old. Very low maintenance. Dog food will obviously be supplied.

Super helpful and professional

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

Great man. Very good on communication, will definitely use his services again

Pet sit my 10 month old Border Collie

$50

Seaforth NSW 2092, Australia

5th Jul 2026

Need a dog lover to babysit our 10 month old Border Collie for the weekend. Happy for someone to stay at our house in Seaforth or for Bruce to stay at someone’s house. He will need a backyard though. Beautiful nature. Super friendly

Sofia was incredible. She did a perfect job and was so wonderful to deal with. Would highly recommend.

Regular Dog Walker & Future Holiday Pet Sitter – Underdale

$25

Underdale SA 5032, Australia

2nd Jul 2026

Hi! I'm looking for a reliable, caring and experienced dog walker for my 10-year-old male Husky, Max. Max is a friendly and well-socialised dog who loves people and enjoys getting out for a walk. He's older now, so he has a calm temperament and enjoys a relaxed 30–45 minute walk rather than high-intensity exercise. What I'm looking for: A regular dog walker for ongoing walks (days and times can be discussed) Someone experienced with larger breeds is preferred Reliable, trustworthy and genuinely enjoys spending time with dogs I'll generally be home when you arrive, so you'll simply be picking Max up from my house, taking him for his walk and bringing him back. I'm also hoping to find someone who may be available for short-term holiday care in the future. Ideally, I'd love Max to build a relationship with one person he knows and trusts, rather than using different carers each time I'm away. Please include in your offer: Your experience with dogs Your availability Your rate for a 30-minute walk Whether you offer overnight or holiday pet sitting Budget: Around $25–30 per 30-minute walk, but I'm happy to discuss with the right person. If you're local to Underdale or the surrounding suburbs, that's a bonus. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Erin was punctual and great in communication. She did a great job managing my dog.