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Jasmine was lovely and really helped me out with dog sitting last minute! She was on time and really looked after them. She has a genuine caring nature and great communication

Pet sitting

$150

Amrita and her partner were amazing at looking after my cat Boris. Boris was comfortable straight away and was spoilt rotten. They are both passionate cat lovers and treated Boris like family. Thanks so much !

Pet sitting for cat.

$200

Absolutely lovey lady. Perfect communication. If there were 10 stars I’d give 10! Highly recommend!

Cat sitting in your home - indoor cat

$150

Jee Wee wonderfully took care of my cat for a couple of weeks. He provided regular updates and my cat was also happy to stay with him.

Cat sitting(at your place)

$500

Dave is amazing I’m so lucky to have found him. All of my animals love him!

House pet sitting

$5

thanks again hazel. appreciate it

Pet sitter

$90

What's the average cost of a pet sitter

$70 - $300

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$70

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$150

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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

Pet sitter

$980

Mansfield QLD 4122, Australia

13th Oct 2025

Pet sitting my cat, 25th Nov to 11 Jan. (Cat sleeps at your house)

Dog sitting Labrador outdoor

$30

Schofields NSW, Australia

13th Oct 2025

We are away for from 14th December to 26th January. I need someone to look after my Labrador who is 4 year old. Quote per day rates. He is friendly outdoor most of the time. We need some to look after in your place He can be your backyard friendly no trouble even if you are away 5 to 6 hours. We live in Scholfield's I can drop him to your place on 14th Dec and pick him back on 27th Jan 2026. Quote is per day, once confirmed you can visit our place or we can show him to your place

Dog sitting

$70

Brinsmead QLD, Australia

13th Oct 2025

Hi, we need our two dogs looked after from 3pm to 10pm today. They are very well behaved. We’ll give full details of the dogs privately. 10yo and 15yo. Thanks

Experienced Dog sitter in your home for one night

$60

Altona North VIC, Australia

13th Oct 2025

Hi! We are having a party and need our Husky x Staffy Quinn boarded 5pm 31/10 to 11am the following day. Pick up and drop off ideal. She’s an easy going goofball who loves to eat and sleep. Easy to look after. Only apply if you have sitting experience. Carly

Pet sitter

$200

Ellinbank VIC 3821, Australia

12th Oct 2025

I need my nearly 3 year old Jack Russel cross and my 10 year old cat looked after for a week ruffly in march next year while I go to QLD for. Week wondering on prices of pet sitting as I’ve never had to do this before , I would prefer my pets to go to someone’s home that does look after peoples animals as a living I just don’t want them going to anybody’s house they need love and affection the price I have put in is because I’m only on disability pension and I have no idea on prices I need to research on this thank you

Friendly and Reliable Dog Walker / Pet Sitter in Glebe 🐾

$20

Glebe NSW, Australia

12th Oct 2025

Hi! My name is Laura and I’m an Early Childhood Education student living in Glebe. I absolutely love animals and have experience walking and caring for several dogs around NSW. I’m looking to earn some extra money to support my studies while doing something I genuinely enjoy — spending time with dogs! I’m reliable, patient and always make sure pets feel safe, happy and loved. I enjoy going for long walks, playing in the park and giving your dog all the attention they deserve. ✅ Available mornings, afternoons and weekends ✅ Comfortable with dogs of all sizes ✅ Can travel around Glebe, Newtown, Camperdown and nearby areas If you need someone caring and trustworthy to walk or look after your dog, I’d love to help! 🐶

Dog sitter

$150

Dulwich Hill NSW, Australia

11th Oct 2025

Monday Tuesday Wednesday 9:30 am to 6 pm please

Pet sitting

$500

Taylor ACT, Australia

11th Oct 2025

Looking for someone to check in on my pets for 2 weeks from tomorrow, 13 October - 25 October. I have 3 cats and 1 cavoodle. I’d like someone to come in twice a day to clean the litters, feed everyone, take my dog outside to use the bathroom and walk him once a day. I also have two fish tanks. I will clean them out before I go, you would just need to feed them and top up the water :) I will give more detailed instructions once the offer has been accepted. I live in Taylor.

Need a dog sitter for 1.5 hours 8th October (tomorrow)

$50

Camperdown NSW, Australia

7th Oct 2025

I have graduation tomorrow at USYD campus. I need someone to sit/walk my toy poodle while we are inside for the graduation ceremony from 11:30-1:00 (give or take).

Efficient and easy to talk to!

Overnight Dog Sitter 🐶

$40

South Bank QLD, Australia

5th Oct 2025

Hi! I’m looking for a gentle, reliable dog lover to look after my mini dachshund tonight at your place. Ideally you’re in South Brisbane and, if possible, can pick her up from West End area. She’s a sweet, cuddly little indoor girl who loves company and a comfy spot to sleep. Please be able to show photo ID and have pet care experience. 💰 Open to offers — just hoping to find someone caring and trustworthy tonight. 🐶💛

Aaron was great! He looked after my dog overnight and did an awesome job. My pup was super happy and relaxed when she got back. Definitely recommend him!

Dog sitting for 3 hours

$80

Daceyville NSW, Australia

24th Sep 2025

I have a xl american bully i need someone to look after from 2:30-5:30pm thursday he is friendly but doesnt always get along with other dogs so best not to have him around other dogs

Karina was on time, good communication my dog tank was comfortable with her and i was very happy with the service she provided i would use her again and recommend her to others

Dog sitting (very friendly, 10 years old)

$270

Whitfield QLD, Australia

21st Sep 2025

Hi, We’re looking for someone who would pet sit our dog from the evening of Thursday 25/09 and pick up on Monday morning 29/09. Our dog is a lovely, 10 year old, mixed breed. She’s very friendly. She has never gotten in a fight, never bitten anyone. She loves pats. She doesn’t bark much. She loves kids. We haven’t tested her with cats, so I can’t comment. She gets frightened during thunderstorms so has to be kept inside if there is thunder around. She’s a lovely dog and would make a good companion for a few days. Ideally looking for someone who is close to our home in Whitfield. We do regularly require pet sitters, so if it worked well it could be an option again for the future if you were interested. Cheers

We are grateful to Mark for his wonderful care of our dog. Every step was smooth and his communication was excellent, including photo updates. We would absolutely recommend him and hope to book him again in the future.

Cat sitter

$20

Rhodes NSW 2138, Australia

16th Sep 2025

Looking for a cat sitter to come and feed my cat and play for an hour every other day. Must have cat sitting experience before. Need from Sept 20 - Oct 9. Total of 10 visits. $20 per visit. Location - Rhodes, NSW (7 minutes from the station).

Siobhan has been amazing to work with and our cat loved her. Always communicated transparently and was able to cat sit for the 3 weeks we were traveling. Highly recommend her.

Pet sitters/home

$20

Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

12th Sep 2025

I support home organization and dog care, offering attention and love to them. - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01K4YSSHBAGSRSA19XRCDP0PVC

Always a pleasure working with Gaby! Couldn’t recommend more highly.

Pet sitting

$520

Clayfield QLD 4011, Australia

12th Sep 2025

3rd-10th October Pet sitting - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01K4YPSXB3J6ZK3NPYYTN5K4SK

Yaleen thanks for all you do, we always know our pets and in safe and courteous hands when we book you. Thanks again xo

Dog sitter

$500

Regents Park QLD 4118, Australia

2nd Sep 2025

Dog sitting my cavoodle 8 months from the 4th September - to the 16th

Sally, was absolutely wonderful with our dog! They were reliable, caring, and made sure our pup was happy and comfortable the whole time. We got regular updates and photos, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. It’s clear they truly love animals and treat them like their own. I would definitely recommend Sally to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring dog sitter!

Pet sitting

$35

Balcatta WA, Australia

1st Sep 2025

Pet sitting - Sat 06 Sep to Mon 15 Sep

Prompt communication, friendly, reliable and treated my dog like his own! Thanks so much 🙏🏾☺️

Dog Sit in your home for one week.

$300

Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

30th Aug 2025

My daughter has two Cavalier's Ralph & Willow who need looking after for one week whilst she is working at Mount Buller. Starting today if possible until next Saturday. I am unable to have them in my apartment. All food and their bed will be provided. They are both 8 years old and the best of friends. Willow loves a cuddle and a walk. Ralph is deaf but a happy boy and loves his food. They are both good with other animals and children as they have the sweetest nature. Unfortunately, they cannot stay in their own home during this period so you must be prepared to have them in your own home. We can drop off today when convenient.

Samantha and her son cared for our two cavaliers whilst our daughter was working. They did a wonderful job. Thank you so much

Dog Sitter

$45

Toowoomba City QLD, Australia

27th Aug 2025

Seeking a reliable dog sitter for my two dachshunds overnight.

Fantastic job at looking after my two pups! 🐶

Pet Sitting 26 August to 7 September

$750

Tallawong NSW, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

Offer includes: - Pet Sitting for Donald, Mickey and Minnie (3 toy poodles) - Walks (On average, roughly every 2 days) - Lots of cuddles, pats and scratches - Brushing coats if required - Daily updates/photos (unless requested otherwise) - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01K3B584E8B5JPGQV08AFR0JDQ

Isabel does a fantastic job taking care of our pets. It’s the second time we’ve booked with her and would recommend others do so too. We’ll rebook again next time!