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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.

For certain types of tasks, you may need someone who has a specialist licence and also additional insurance. Please make sure that you confirm that a Tasker has the relevant licence and insurance before accepting an offer.

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

$25

Mentone VIC, Australia

1st May 2025

Hi - I have a beautiful rescue greyhound and am looking for someone local who could mind him at their place from time to time when I travel. He will run away if doors are left open etc so needs extra care taken. Not good with cats or small dogs

Cat sitter today

$150

Adelaide SA, Australia

29th Apr 2025

need someone to come to my house and help my cats become acclimatised to each other , because i have got to go to work and they really can't be alone together yet .

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Bonnyrigg NSW 2177, Australia

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Southeast Outer Brisbane QLD, Australia

29th Apr 2025

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Pet sitter - 2 dogs for the week!

$200

Southeast Outer Brisbane QLD, Australia

29th Apr 2025

Hey 😁👏🐾. Looking for someone reliable and caring to take my 2 dogs for the week as I’m packing and moving. Both are friendly and love people. The Labrador is 5. And the German shepherd is 10 months. All food iis included They get along really good and just play most of the time! Needing someone as of next week or end of this week depending on when I can find someone 🙏😛. If you have any questions please message me! Have a good day! Thank you 😊.

Pet sitting

$150

Reedy Creek QLD, Australia

28th Apr 2025

Hi, looking for a reliable person to watch our 20 week old puppy for the weekend

Amazing dog sitting. Reliable and caring! Will definitely be booking again.

Pet sitting/feeding 2x cats

$200

Oak Park VIC, Australia

28th Apr 2025

I need someone to come and pet sit for my 2 cats whilst I’m on holidays from May 20th - June 2nd They need to be fed twice a day so hoping for someone local who’ll be able to come morning and afternoon to feed them and make sure they have water They have a cat door so there is no litter tray to clean Please provide me your quotes :)

Dog sitting

$150

Gosford NSW, Australia

13th Apr 2025

Hi, I have an apartment inspection today I forgot about and I need someone to watch my dog from 12.00pm untill 6.00pm tonight. I can pick her up from you but you would have to pick her up from mine, door is unlocked. She is an extremely friendly samoid, because she is a pure breed she is not desexed so if you have other dogs be mindful of this. You would also have to grab her lead, water and food bowl and her matterss Kind regards, Daniel Amundsen

Milly was punctual, professional and polite Would highly recommend

Pet sitting

$50

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

9th Apr 2025

Pet sit for my dog caboodle

Lil is amazing. My dog loves her. She’s responsible, responsive and very caring. Highly recommend

Dog sitting

$5

Labrador QLD, Australia

6th Apr 2025

Needing our two Japanese Spitz baby sat while we are on holiday from 20th April to 26th April. They are father and son.

Highly recommend, thanks Shantelle!

Dog sitting

$20

Torrens Park SA, Australia

4th Apr 2025

dog sitting from 8th - 12th april 3 year old blue heeler, loves people and children, requires walks and ball for exercise. $20 per day

my dog was very well looked after and taylor sent photo updates :)

Dog sit for 1 Night

$50

Sippy Downs QLD, Australia

2nd Apr 2025

We just need someone to look After Ollie for 1 night now. Sorry to muck you guys around, but our Holiday plans have changed, again.

Kim is easy to deal with, and deals with changes without issue.

Pet Sitter Needed for Adorable Maltese Shih Tzu

$100

Sydney NSW, Australia

28th Mar 2025

We need a kind person to look after our small and friendly Maltese Shih Tzu from April 11th to 14th. He loves being around people, kids, and other dogs. He's small (under 6kg), loves sitting on laps, or just staying close to someone. He’s a great listener, very well-behaved, and so easy to care for that you'll hardly notice he's there! It would be perfect if you live near Ultimo or the city, making it easy for us to drop him off and pick him up. Alternatively, you can pick him up on the morning of the 11th and bring him back on the 14th. If you really love dogs, this could be a fun job for you!

Max had a great time! He got plenty of cuddles, love, and care. Highly recommend!

Cat sitter for 28/3-29/3 at my location in Northcote

$30

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

25th Mar 2025

Looking for a reliable and affordable female cat sitter for this weekend in Northcote.My cat gets fed 1-2x a day for his wet food and needs some playtime/enrichment each day as he is an indoor-only cat. Please leave your rate/day. Has to be at my location. Dates: Friday (only evening) 28/3 Saturday (day and evening) 29/3

Helene was wonderful. Good communication and trustworthy. Took great care of my cat while I was away.

Dog sitting

$150

Fulham Gardens SA, Australia

21st Mar 2025

Look after ourdog Alby for the weekend. Hes very friendly, kid safe and loves people and attention. He likes short walks, because he is pretty lazy, and loves pats and attention.

Amanda was amazing, great communication and very easy going to work with. I highly recommend.

Pet sitting

$250

Randwick, New South Wales

13th Mar 2025

Is there anyone who could look after my little cat Dave for two weeks whilst I’m away for work? He’s a chiller, desexed, vaccinated and I’ll supply all the food and toys.

Nabila is a diamond, super punctual and helpful. I trust her. Thanks Nabs

Dog sitting - 5yo choc lab

$15

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

2nd Mar 2025

Looking for a pet sitter to look after our 5yo choc lab boy while we go overseas. Total 24 nights (drop off 22 March, pick up 15 April). We are based in Fitzroy North so preferably someone nearby, with a house/town house that has a small backyard area. Our boy is an outdoor dog and stays outside all the time (including sleeping), as long as there's shelter he'll be fine. He is a generally well-behaved dog unless triggered. He's very friendly so will jump up or pull/bark at other people or dogs if he wants to play. This task is for a trial night before our requested trial date to ensure compatibility and that you like our dog.If trial night goes well, you must be available for the dates mentioned above. Offering $400 total for the 24 nights we require.

Excellent care-taker for our 5yo choc labrador. Lovely family and home. Would highly recommend 😊

Cat Sitter 6th - 11th March

$150

Five Dock NSW 2046, Australia

26th Feb 2025

Responsible cat lover needed to house sit and care for cats. 5 nights from 2pm Thursday 6th March till 11am Tuesday 11th March 2025. Comfortable quiet unit with new king single bed. Use of all amenities and WiFi. Easy going pets. You may need to feed older cat during the night.

I would will work with Monica again if she is available. So wonderful to feel trust and security for my fur babies. I recommend her 200%. Thank Mon you are the best.

Dog sitting

$50

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

20th Feb 2025

I need someone to look after my dog for a couple of hours. Food will be provided.

Daniela was very friendly, punctual and did a great job looking after my dog. I can highly recommend her and will definitely hire her again