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Carlee helped us out at the last minute and took great care of my rescue greyhound for the day. She was punctual and kind. Recommended!

Pet sit my friendly greyhound in Coburg

$100

If I could give Tania 6 stars I would! Tania did an amazing job looking after our Dachshund for the weekend and treated her like her own. Tania sent us updates and photos all weekend and we couldn’t be happier with the care she provided 🙌🏻 Thank you so so much!

Pet sitting for 3 nights

$200

Excellent tasker - very loving towards my dog, communicative with me, and reliable.

Dog sitting Labrador - 3 nights

$225

Kieahn was great.Took care of my rotti very well. Very good Experience all round. Will def use again in the Future.

Dog sitting

$150

Thanks for taking care of Benji and provide updates while we were away.

Pet sitter for a week

$150

Jin was an excellent carer for our two corgis. We were on holiday for three weeks and she took the best care for them taking them for long walks and keeping them entertained. Jin will go above and beyond with daily pics while we were on holiday. Highly recommend her services.

Dog sitter for 2 corgis, 3 weeks in May

$1,000

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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.

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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

Looking for in home pet sitting for senior dog. Work from home ideal

$3,000

Glenroy VIC 3046, Australia

7th Jun 2026

Pet sitting in our home a senior small dog for approximately 5 weeks from mid July. He’s in good health but does require medication twice a day, feeding and 3 or 4 toilet breaks a day. Still enjoys very short walks (two to three houses down the street) but otherwise generally just sleeps. Ideal for someone who works from home or able to commit to toilet breaks every 4 to 6 hours.

Looking for female in-house dog sitter and walker for elderly dog

$50

Bulimba QLD, Australia

7th Jun 2026

I am looking for a Walker/Sitter who can look after my elderly dog roughly every second weekend like Thursday to Sunday give or take a day and can do a couple of afternoon walks or trips to the park just so he can get familiar with you. My dog Harry he is an older boy so he does need special care. He can't really walk too much. She has quite severe arthritis but he still enjoys socialising. Luckily I live right across the road from the dog park so at least once a day I just like to take him there sometimes I need to carry him but sometimes he can walk just takes a very long time and I just sit there for like 45 minutes to an hour while he socialise with other dogs so that's all you really need to do and then just keep them company obviously take them out for a few bathroom trips. I'm looking for someone who can stay at my place and look after him roughly every second weekend for 2 to 3 nights. I'm usually over the weekend and can do a few walks with him so he can get familiar with you because of his age. I just prefer him to be in his own home so he is comfortable so I'm not looking for someone who can take him nor am I looking for group walks as he just isn't able to keep up anymore so this has to be one on one. It is not essential but if you do have any experience with older dogs or dogs with health problems that would be a bonus as obviously it is something that can come up at any time with his age. He has a great personality. He's super low maintenance. he's very easy. He sleeps most of the time but he is honestly everything to me. I care about him so much and I'm very hesitant to leave him as it is so I would like to find someone for a permanent position ongoing that I can eventually trust with his life😌 The pay is 25 per walk initially and then 50 per night when I'm away

Cat sitter

$45

Boronia VIC 3155, Australia

7th Jun 2026

As a cat owner and cat lover, I understand how important it is to find someone trustworthy to care for your pets. I am patient, attentive, and experienced in caring for cats, including feeding, cleaning litter trays, administering basic medications if required, and providing plenty of affection and playtime. My goal is to ensure every cat feels comfortable, happy, and well cared for while their owners are away.”

Cat sitter

$100

Milton QLD, Australia

7th Jun 2026

Hi, we're looking after my sister's Cats for a couple weeks. We're away for a long weekend between Saturday 13th and Wednesday 17th. Ideally looking for someone who is happy to come into the apartment for half an hour or so per day, top up the food and water and show the 2 cats some love!

Cat sitting

$110

Gold Coast QLD, Australia

6th Jun 2026

Cat sitting. Cat will stay at cat sitter's house. We are located at the Gold Coast. Mostly daily feeding and petting is the day to day task. Cat has sweet temperament

Cat sitter

$500

Brisbane QLD, Australia

6th Jun 2026

We are between settlements of homes and need a cat sitter for Casper until 4th July. All food will be supplied by me. He doesn’t like other animals, so no cats or dogs. Home must not be near a main road. Prefer cat to be kept inside.

Dog sit at your house in Eastern Suburbs Monday eve-Wednesday arvo

$300

Rushcutters Bay NSW, Australia

6th Jun 2026

I need an experienced dog lover to watch my sweet and well trained, easy-to-manage (but large-for-the-area) shepherd mix for a little under two days this week while I move apartments. Doug-fir is a 35kg mix of Australian Shepherd and Queensland Cattle Dog with German Shepherd and Collie. He knows commands and walks well on-leash in Sydney parks. We are still working on recall, since he moved here from the California wilderness late last year, so off-leash is not yet an option. I am moving from Rockwall Crescent in Potts Point to Holdsworth Ave. in Elizabeth Bay. To keep the dog out from underfoot and avoid his complicating the removalists’ work, I am looking to have him picked up (or if necessary drop him off) on Monday evening and delivered (or picked up by me) on Wednesday late-afternoon. His regular walkers will take him out Tuesday and Wednesday midday, but he will require 20-minute walks on Tuesday morning and evening and Wednesday morning. If this works out well, I am looking for someone I can trust as a regular sitter during periodic trips out of town. In those cases it may be an option to stay at my apartment, which is lovely. This job is specifically for people with experience caring for and walking larger dogs. Doug-Fir is great with kids and smaller dogs. (For him to share space with a larger dog (>25kg), it would be worth a quick meet-and-greet first to ensure compatibility.) Thank you for your consideration.

Pet Sit - Toy Poodle

$35

Gold Coast QLD, Australia

6th Jun 2026

4 hours today - preferably a start time this morning or at 12:00pm. Reply with your earliest drop off time (this is my preference), if not state 12:00pm. I am back and forth between Brisbane and Gold Coast all the time. You must be with him for the entire 4 hours today - without other distractions. Today, I will need to leave him with you but I would love to find someone and create a perfect long term arrangement with an offer to look after you - can chat more about this in person. Please let me know either way asap 😊

Dog Sitter needed this Friday

$70

Herston QLD, Australia

4th Jun 2026

dog sitting required at your location. 10 kg long-haired dog. Does not like other dogs. He’s happy to be a lap dog and just sit with you. Time: this Friday 9am -9pm

Chris is just lovely and took beautiful care of Oreo. She regularly sent us updates and has such a good way with dogs.. highly recommended!

Dog sitting

$100

Petersham NSW, Australia

19th May 2026

Need someone to come to our apartment while we work 7:45 till 3:30 don’t need to do anything just chill

Amy was absolutely incredible. She took our pup for two walks which was not a part of the job. She arrived on time and was very professional, replying when we checked in etc. Would absolutely recommend Amy and will happily have her watch our pup again soon.

Ongoing dog sitting

$10

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

17th May 2026

Hi there, Have put in min budget as unsure on pricing so please make offers We have a gorgeous 1-year-old Cavoodle named Rosie 😊 Two days a week, we are looking for someone to drop in and hang out with her at our home while we’re both in the office. She’s a very easy, affectionate dog who mainly just loves company and a bit of playtime. This would suit someone studying or working remotely as you’re more than welcome to use our wifi and work/study from the house while keeping Rosie company. Just wanting to get an understanding of availability, thoughts and general pricing. Thank you!

Great help lovely girl

Dog Sitting for the day!

$200

Barangaroo NSW 2000, Australia

13th May 2026

Hi! Looking for someone lovely to hang out with my dog Miska in Barangaroo for the day. She's a real sweetheart and just needs company, she's just landed this evening from NZ and I will sadly be at work most of tomorrow — so I need someone to take her for walks throughout the day and give her lots of cuddles. The main thing is she can't be left on her own, so I need someone who can be with her the whole time. When: 8:30am – 4:00pm Where: Barangaroo If you love dogs and are keen, get in touch!

Thank you so much for looking after Miska today and giving her to much care and love!!

Dog sitting

$100

Petersham NSW, Australia

11th May 2026

Just looking for someone to sit at our apartment to watch our 5 month old viszla 7:30am till 3:15, you don’t need to do anything just watch him, watch tv and help yourself to food. In Petersham nsw

She was earlier than needed and easy to message and talk to would recommend

Looking for a dog sitter tn to be hosted at a home

$200

Elwood VIC, Australia

9th May 2026

need my dog looked after u til tmmr evening. pure bread beagle 7 years old

ruth was very easy to deal with. got everything sorted out last minute due to a family emergency. highly recommend ruth to anyone needing a dog sitter :)

Dog sitting Neo Teacup Yorki Poodle 10 Days

$100

Endeavour Hills VIC, Australia

6th May 2026

10th of May till the 20th I need a Petsitter for Neo- Teacup Yorki poodle 6.5 yrs old for 10 days whilst going away. Neo is toilet trained, not a yappy dog, quiet, cuddly and friendly, he’s a perfect lap dog for chilling on the couch watching Netflix. Great with Kids. Toilet trained. Preferably no other pets as he’s not much bigger than a tissue box. Preferably work remotely or at home allot. Will come with food supplies, toys, lil jacket and lead for walking.

Such a wonderful job with looking after my little Neo for my trip. They were flexible with leaving a day later, quick to message, communicate and stay in touch and so trustworthy and reliable. Would definitely book them again. Thanking you ever so kindly. Xx

In need of a dog sitter

$200

Burpengary QLD 4505, Australia

20th Apr 2026

Host my dog in your home from the 23rd of April-1st of may, Pablo escobark is a very sweet kind boy, desexed and good with other dogs and cats I will supply all his needs for his stay (food, toys, ect)

Amazing couple looked after my dog for over a week. Very accomodating and sweet people.

House sitter/pet sitter

$250

Pyrmont, New South Wales

15th Apr 2026

Looking for a reliable house/pet sitter to care for my pets while I’m away. Duties include walking my dog morning and night for his bathroom routine, and feeding my cats/dog twice daily. Easy, low-maintenance routine — just need someone caring, kind, trust worthy and consistent. 🐾 doesn’t need to stay at the house - as long as they re walked/fed Videos to be sent everytime for reassurance Cheers - task from tomorrow till Tuesday morning

Richie was incredible. Super trustworthy, looked after my pets so well (they loved him!), and left the house spotless. I felt completely at ease — would 100% recommend and book him again.

Cat Sitter Needed

$20

Hillsdale NSW, Australia

14th Apr 2026

Hi i’m needing g a cat sitter for sometime next week i haven’t Locked in the exact day needed yet. I will need someone who can take care of her till Drop of Night Time and Pick up Night time. Preferably they are able to pick up my cat and drop her off. She’s a small indoor cat good behaved.

Thank You Amazing experience taking care of my pet with updates and care

House/pet sitting

$200

Palmview QLD 4553, Australia

14th Apr 2026

I need a pet/ sitter from today until Sunday. My sitter has canceled on me and I’m currently away. Preferably if you can stay at the house as my dog doesn’t like being alone at night. Or even if it’s a few hours of an afternoon/night.

Kate was amazing, so kind and punctual highly recommend her.

Pet sitter needed for specific time 17-21 and possible extension🤍

$300

Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

13th Apr 2026

🐶 Pet Sitting Needed – Toy Poodle (Wedding Period + Possible Extension I’m looking for a highly reliable and caring pet sitter for my 1-year-old toy poodle. She’s a very friendly, happy, and affectionate dog, and overall very easy to care for. 📅 Dates: 17 April – 22 April (with possible extension) 🐾 What I’m looking for: • Full-time care during these dates (at your home) • Someone experienced, responsible, and trustworthy 💍 Special requirement: I’m getting married during this period and have 3 separate events. I would love if you could: • Bring her to each event for about 1–2 hours • Then take her back home with you afterward (This is really important to me as I’d love her to be part of my special days 🥹💖) 🚗 After the wedding: We’ll be going on a 4–5 day road trip to Melbourne, and I may or may not take her along. ➡️ If she settles well with you, I’d be very happy to extend the booking for those additional days. 🐕 About her: • 1 year old toy poodle • Very friendly and social • Easy to look after • Loves people and attention I’m really looking for someone who will treat her like their own and give me peace of mind during my wedding 💕 If this sounds like a good fit, I’d love to hear from you! Thanks

Maddie helped us in the most difficult and busy time of our life. Maisie was so blessed to be taken care by Maddie. She is amazing 🤍🤍🤍