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Reliable and caring. Thanks for looking after my dog☺️

Looking for a dog sitter

$250

Jin was very professional and caring. Would highly recommend her.

Dog sitting

$50

Emilie was so great with my doggo, gave me update pics and is really trustworthy. Highly recommend.

Dog sit/walk

$80

It was great and very reliable. Will leave Bella again with Tina soon. Amazing couple

Dog sitter

$100

Chris did an amazing job looking after Ekko. He looked after Ekko as if it was his own dog. Ekko had a great time with Chris.

Dog sit my dog from July 24 to 28

$150

Trustworthy and reliable

House/2 dog sitting 9 days 21 june-29june

$400

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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 today 3 hours

$100

Hammond Park, Western Australia

18th Apr 2026

I need someone to take my dogs out of the house today please for rent inspection - 1130am to 230pm

Thanks Michael for helping out last minute and being super reliable! Look forward to working with you again

Pet sit 2 small dogs 7 days on 7 off. $500 for the 7 days. Mackay

$500

Mackay QLD, Australia

16th Apr 2026

Provide special loving care for 2 gorgeous puppies - a mini foxy and a chiwowa

Dog sitter

$40

West Launceston TAS, Australia

16th Apr 2026

I am looking for a house/dog sitter for two of my dogs when we go overseas for 2 weeks from 28 May through to 11 June. They are a 13yo Golden Retriever and 8yo Jack Russell Terrier. They only need to be fed once a day in the morning and brought inside of the night. I walk them daily but they may be okay for walks every couple of days.

Pet sitting/dog walking/babysitting

$45

Cairns QLD, Australia

16th Apr 2026

Hey I have years of experience with animals and my own dogs, bearded dragon and birds at home. If you are needing your pet looked after please let me know. Happy to collect your pet and drop them back at home and can look after them at your house or mine! I can offer photos of how your pet is constantly throughout the day so you know they are in good hands. Also offer babysitting and have a toddler myself. Please let me know if I can be of any assistance.

Need a dog sitter from 8 am till 9 pm

$40

Brabham WA, Australia

15th Apr 2026

Hi, I am looking to drop my dog to your house tomorrow from 7 am to 9 pm. I will give the food for him. And you just need to take him out for a walk in the morning and evening. Thanks

Cat Sitting

$300

Cranbourne VIC, Australia

15th Apr 2026

Looking someone to look after two cats as i need to go in to hospital. They are litter trained, they will need to stay with you. they are INDOORS only! This is for Monday - Friday. Not for one day. Reminder that cat sitting normally is $25-35 per day. Looking for at least two weeks.

In Desperate Need Of A Dog Sitter!!

$50

Cranbourne VIC, Australia

15th Apr 2026

I am desperately trying to find a pet sitter who could take my Dad’s elderly Staffy this Friday 17/4 until Tuesday 21/4. My Dad lives in Pioneer Bay and can drop Bonnie off anywhere between there and the airport on Friday afternoon and provide her with all the food she will need for those days. We are a little stressed at the moment, as he will be unable to visit his family on the Gold Coast for my 50th this weekend, if we can’t find anyone in time. Please reach out asap if you can help, thank you 😊

Pet sitting

$20

Torquay VIC 3228, Australia

15th Apr 2026

Hi everyone! I am available to do any pet sitting, I live locally in Torquay and I have experience with taking care of animals, I’d love to help anyone who needs pets looking after for a few hours or the day

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.

Dog sitter

$500

Ashwood VIC 3147, Australia

3rd Apr 2026

Need someone to dog sit my german shepherd at my house in Ashwood. You can pop in and out if need be. Just needs to be walked and fed dinner, and a little bit of play time Saturday 4th April - Wednesday the 8th April Don’t have to stay overnight, can go in and out as you please over those days

Emillie was great with our german shepherd. Highly recommend

Cat sitter

$100

The Ponds NSW, Australia

28th Mar 2026

Looking for a cat sitter from the night of the 8/4/2026 - 13/4/2026 early morning pick up. Tigger is a friendly large black cat Tigger is unsocialised and needs to be with no other animals. We will provide food and litter.

Siew was very good looking after our cat. She sent pictures and updates which was greatly appreciated

Pet sitter needed asap!

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

27th Mar 2026

Cat needs the tablet every morning one tablet but! U just feed it to her dont worry too much no different to feeding her a chocolate!! It’s a tabby cat mix she is so chill!! Preferably ur place before i build trust with u Roughly 4 nights

Simply awesome! Very sweet and shy ☺️ Efficient and caring taking care of my little tiger. Will be keeping in touch!

Dog sitter

$300

Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127, Australia

26th Mar 2026

small Jack Russel cross who’s 1 years old needing urgent dog boarding. He does have anxiety and I have meds he takes daily. 12 nights total

Julie was incredible. Very good with communication and super easy to trust and work with. Highly recommend.

Dog sitting

$100

Oran Park NSW, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Dog sit two dogs at your house for 8 nights

Raelean was absolutely fantastic to deal with. We felt very secure She went above and beyond to make sure that they were well looked after and she treated them as if they were her own. We would definitely use her again and 100% recommend her for anyone looking for someone to home their pets. She communicated with us whilst the dogs were with her with updated photos and texts. We are so thankful for Raelean

Pet sitting/house sitting

$85

Northgate QLD, Australia

17th Mar 2026

Regular house sitting and pet sitting overnight for between one and six nights throughout year while I am working interstate or overseas. Dates vary. Very loving female desexed 6 year old Staffordshire bull terrier/labrador that needs cuddles and attention and is happy mostly indoors except for a short daily walk. Also a 14 month old indoors only cat. Dog must be given two tablets each morning directly into mouth. Dog is very good with this but tablets cannot be put in food. Not suitable for someone who works all day. Must be home with dog at least half the day and overnight or at least regular call-ins during the day to let dog out into yard to go to toilet. Large comfortable Queenslander and yard. Stan/Foxtel/Netflix/Disney Plus. $85 per 24 hour period negotiable. Recent police check essential. If you are a kind responsible person who loves animals, especially staffies. Might be very convenient for an ACU student as ACU is close by. Close walking distance from Northgate and Virginia train stations. Bus is also available close by. Please let me know if you can help!

Jamal did a wonderful job, great attention to deal, very helpful and caring, careful approach. Would highly recommend.

Cat sitter check in

$90

Springvale VIC, Australia

16th Mar 2026

*This is not a “stay at our house” task. I need someone, preferably someone who has cats or pets… or someone who doesn’t mind pet poop smell (haha) Will be gone from April 3 to 6. I need someone to come to our home, just check if our cats are okay, then leave. No feeding No cleaning No playing with cats Just check that they are okay. Just check that their food is not empty (food is in an automatic feeder). Please take pictures of the cats when you visit. Our cats are all vaccinated and friendly! So no need to worry about them. Picture is of one of my cats, Luna. I have 4 in total

sienna looked after my cats & home over the easter long weekend and i’m so happy with my service. she is good at communicating and has a genuine love for animals! thank you sienna 🙏🏼 (i appreciate the photos and videos)

Pet sitting

$200

Pyrmont, New South Wales

13th Mar 2026

Have written in the quote Hi, I hope all is well with you, I am looking for someone from 17 March until 22 March To housesit, and look after a caboodle (friendly dog that loves cuddles) Ann 2 affectionate kitties. Just a walk for the dog in the morning and night so he can go to the toilet Any extra walks are a plus ! Feed the cats and the dog morning at night either before or after the walk Keeping the house safe and the pets inside the house at all times Looking for a trusted house, Sitter reliable, and trustworthy most of all With the pets in the house of course There is Netflix, Internet, five minutes walk to Sydney convention Centre in Darling Harbour, restaurants nearby and Coles are 10 minute walk If this is something that could possibly work, let me know a quote? Looking forward to hearing back from you Thanks,

Couldn’t have asked for a better pet sitter! Kind, attentive. My pets were so well looked after and happy when I returned. Highly recommend 💛

Dog sitter - dachshund with a sore back

$50

Five Dock NSW, Australia

6th Mar 2026

Lottie is 4 years old and experienced some back pain recently. She is acting like her normal happy self now, but we need a dog sitter who will be careful to not allow her to jump off furniture, or run up/ down stairs. We need a pet sitter, at your house, from 2pm today until 10pm. - She won't need to be taken on a walk - She is not on any medication - She has separation anxiety and can't be left alone - She will need to be carried up and down stairs, and lifted onto and off the couch/bed - You will need to watch her to make sure she doesn't jump up or down - No other pets and no children please Lottie is a lovely, cuddly girl who needs a lap to sleep on while you watch TV this Saturday night (tonight). She is fairly easy to care for if you are looking forward to a quiet night at home. Her normal pet sitter is not available. We live in Five Dock and are happy to bring her to you.

Alexa took lovely care of my Lottie. Great communication. Happy to recommend.

Dog sitting

$200

Regents Park QLD, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

My 1 year old cavoodle needs a sitter from Sunday the 8th of March until 20th of March

Would not recommend. Lack of proper supervision. My dog did not seem well cared for when he arrived back home. We had originally planned for him to be dropped off, however when the date arrived he informed us he would not be able to drop him off up until we offered him more money.

Dog sitting

$400

Langford WA, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Feed and walk two friendly greyhounds each day and ensure they fed, watered and are well cared for. Clean up and dispose of poop (with provided scooper). 4 April to 18 April

Great with my doggies and good communicator