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Couldn't ask for a better bloke to deal with went well above and beyond in every way possible would highly recommend

Dog sitting

$750

OMG! One of the kindest, caring, loving people I have ever met. Tiahn & her daughter AJ took such good care of my Mocha. So much so, that Mocha was moping around the house all arvo. Missing her lil bestie AJ. Tiahn is an excellent communicator. Sent me updates regularly and was super accommodating. Thank you again ❤️

Dog Sitter

$120

Extremely helpful and all round great guy.

Dog sitting

$10

Jillinda looked after my dog for 2 weeks. She provided regular updates which gave me peace of mind that my fur-baby was being spoilt while I was away. She was understanding of my dog's instincts as a working breed and her quirks. I highly recommend Jillinda.

Dog sit in your home 19-31 March

$200

Highly recommend Emily as a pet sitter! She sent us regular updates and left the place as it was.

Pet sitter

$400

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

Cat sitting

$250

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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

House and pet sitter, cat and dog, 17/12/26 until 3/1/27

$250

Murrumba Downs QLD 4503, Australia

17th Oct 2026

House and pet sitter, look after my pets over Christmas period for 2 weeks

Pet sitting for 8 week Golden Retriever Puppy (multiple days)

$40

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

17th Oct 2026

8 week golden retriever puppy pet sitting please. Live in secured apartment with amenities. Will need for a few days of the next 2 weeks. Happy to discuss pricing.

Dog Sitting (Sydney) in Your Place

$400

Colebee NSW 2761, Australia

16th Oct 2026

I'm looking for a caring pet sitter who can host my five-year-old Pomeranian–Shih Tzu, Oreo, at your home for 21 days, from 4 to 25 November 2026. 🐾 Oreo is a very sweet boy who is toilet-trained and loves going outside. He can get excited during walks and tends to pull on the leash a little. However, indoors, he has a very relaxed personality and spends most of his time sleeping. Oreo isn't desexed, so he can be a little territorial and may mark his surroundings. I'll provide a belly band (wrap pad) to help manage this. As he's the only dog in our household, he can sometimes be reactive towards other dogs during walks. Interestingly, he did quite well around other dogs during his previous stay with a pet sitter, but it's something to keep in mind. What I'm looking for ❤️ - A loving and responsible sitter who can welcome Oreo into your home. - Someone who can give him plenty of care, attention and a comfortable place to stay. - Walks around three times a week, as Oreo is quite a low-energy dog indoors. - I'll provide all his food, toys and supplies, so you'll have everything you need to care for him. - If you're available during these dates and think you'd be a good fit for Oreo, I'd love to hear from you! 😊

House and pet sitting

$1,500

Cranbourne VIC 3977, Australia

16th Oct 2026

Living in my house and looking after my 2 female daushunds from the 19 December 2026 until 2 January 2027 as my wife and I are going on holiday

Need dog sitting for during the week

$10

Capalaba QLD, Australia

16th Oct 2026

Hi all, I need someone who is preferably home majority of their day, good with dogs, and can handle some sooking, to look/watch over my dog Rex who is about 5 years old, ridgeback x Rottweiler, friendly with other dogs, good with kids, just wants love and attention from everyone he meets. He’s not desexed, main reason I need him watched is because he cries while I’m at work and I have received breaches because of it. Ideally if I could drop him off of a Sunday evening and pick him up of a Friday evening would be the best option I provide all costs for him of course. But if it’s a day by day thing then so be it. But I’d rather only pay a set amount each week. Can negotiate pricing but I do have a budget of course as I still have bills to pay. This would be an ongoing thing for a few months until my lease ends and I find a new spot.

Pet sitter for 2 large dogs

$320

Knoxfield VIC 3180, Australia

15th Oct 2026

Company and feeding for 2 large, docile dogs. Preferably overnight night for 4 nights. No walking needed.

House/Dog sitter

$500

Treeby WA 6164, Australia

15th Oct 2026

House & Dog Sitter Needed – 22–25 November 2026 We are looking for a reliable and experienced female house/dog sitter to stay at our home in Treeby for 3 nights and look after our 11-year-old male Silky Terrier while our family is away. He is a much-loved older dog and is more comfortable around women, so a female sitter is strongly preferred. Dates: 22–25 November 2026 Location: Treeby, WA What we need * Stay overnight at our home for all 3 nights * Feed him and provide fresh water * Take him for at least one walk each morning and one each evening * Be willing to pick up his mess around the house * Give him company and attention * Monitor his general wellbeing * Keep the home secure * Send us a brief daily update and photo We are looking for someone who will genuinely stay at the house and keep him company, not just visit briefly to feed him. Mandatory requirements * Current National Police Clearance * Two genuine references from previous house-sitting, pet-sitting or similar work that we can contact * Previous experience caring for dogs, preferably older dogs * Government-issued identification * Willingness to attend an in-person meet-and-greet in Treeby before the booking is confirmed Please include a little about yourself, your pet-sitting experience, confirmation that you have a police clearance and two references, and that you are available for all 3 nights. Reliability, trustworthiness and genuine care for our dog are our main priorities.

Pet sitter

$50

Drouin VIC 3818, Australia

15th Oct 2026

I just need someone to check in on my dog, feed him and let him out of the laundry and back into the house.

Urgent pet sitter wanted for today, tuesday ti

$100

Paradise SA 5075, Australia

11th Oct 2026

URGENT: Pet Sitter Needed Tonight Until Wednesday Evening🫶🏽 Looking for an urgent pet sitter for my friend’s 2-year-old male Cavoodle from tonight until Wednesday evening. He is very friendly and affectionate but gets extremely excited around other dogs, so we need someone who does not have any pets at home to help him settle comfortably.🌝 Bed, food everything will be provided. Ideal for someone who has a yard! So he can do his business :) Ideally, someone experienced with dogs who can provide a safe, calm and loving environment. Please message me ASAP if you’re available. Thank you! ❤️

Amazing at looking after pups❤️

Pet Sitter

$180

Westmead NSW 2145, Australia

3rd Oct 2026

Going on a last minute trip tomorrow for the long weekend, need pet sitter for a small toy cavoodle till the Thursday the 8th of October. Send your offers starting off from $180 and above.

Lana took the utmost best care of Milo, I was so happy to know my boy was so well taken care of. I was kept updated throughout the whole time, she sent plenty of adorable photos that I absolutely love. He was taken for daily walks, given treats, washed and even taken out to eat. I know my dog can take his time to adjust but he genuinely looked so happy and I couldn't recommend a better sitter. 10/10 service, Thank you so much Lana. ❤️🙏🏾

Dog Sitter Needed – Reservoir

$150

Reservoir VIC 3073, Australia

27th Sep 2026

Looking for someone to care for my 4-year-old Toy Poodle x Maltese Shih Tzu from today until Thursday, preferably around Reservoir, closer to Regent. He is: • An affectionate, well-behaved indoor dog • Toilet-trained and will let you know when he needs to go outside • Loving and happy to spend time indoors Important care details: • Please remind him to go outside for a toilet break every 5 hours • He must never be off lead outdoors, as he may bolt • He needs to be held securely while walking • He can bark at other dogs and act like a big dog 😂 • He can mix one-on-one with calm dogs, but is protective of me I’ll provide all his food and treats, and bring his bed. He just needs someone caring and comfortable with his personality. Location: Reservoir, preferably near Regent Dates: Today until Thursday 4.00pm

Thank you so much for looking after Teddy. I really appreciated the care and attention you gave him, and seeing the photos of him looking so happy and settled made me feel so comfortable knowing he was in good hands. I would definitely highly recommend you to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and caring to look after their pet. We will absolutely be using you again in the future. Thank you again! 🐾❤️

Dog Sitter

$50

Alphington VIC 3078, Australia

19th Sep 2026

We are looking for a dog sitter to stay from 12 noon to 4pm the next day on oct 3-4. To stay with our dogs Bingo & Luna in our home. We need someone to accompany them, let them out to wee and poo (pick up after them). They are well trained and will not run off from the house. Wifi, Netflix, Food provided. Basically just come chill with bingo and luna

Very professional, friendly, and genuinely great with dogs. He clearly knows what he’s doing and takes wonderful care of our fur babies. Reliable, knowledgeable, and an absolute top bloke. Highly recommend!

Morning Dog sitting (8-11am)

$90

Thornlands QLD 4164, Australia

11th Sep 2026

Hey! Looking for someone to watch my two dachshunds for a couple hours tomorrow morning. (8am-11am) They are both very sweet and well behaved, they just get very anxious when left alone. No need to walk them or anything, just hangout with them for 3 hours. Must be willing to play fetch and provide dog cuddles.

Couldn’t be happier with the love and care Ashley showed to my dogs! Great communication, punctual and very lovely! Looking forward to booking more jobs with you!

Dog sitting

$150

Evatt ACT, Australia

9th Sep 2026

Dog sit my 4 year old dachshund for 8 nights. She's very calm and gentle. Dog sitting experience required. She will need to be in your home.

Jack looked after my dog for a week while I was overseas. She did a great job and would highly recommend her.

Pet Sitter

$350

Wyoming NSW 2250, Australia

6th Sep 2026

Hello! We are looking for a pet sitter from Friday evening 11th September to Monday evening 14th September. We are looking for the dogs to stay at the sitters place on the Central Coast. Food and bed for the dogs will be provided. Thank you!

Great to deal with. Highly recommend

Dog sitter 2 nights dog stay at sitter house.

$75

Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia

5th Sep 2026

Dog 2 nights stay drop Monday evening and pickup Wednesday evening around 7 or 8 pm

Highly recommend them! They’re a lovely couple who took such great care of our dog. He was well looked after, happy, and comfortable with them. It gave us real peace of mind knowing he was in such caring hands. 🐾

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