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Julie took great care of my dogs. Reliable and easy to communicate with. Would use again

Long-term Pet Sitting for 3 x French Bulldogs (71 Nights)

$4,000

Great person. Easy to communicate,

Required - dog sitter- 3 weeks - 2 tiny dogs

$400

Martin was great! Funny guy, he looked after my dog when I was desperate trying to find a dog kennel, he’s the best, highly recommend as a professional!!! :)

Dog sitting (5th -9th July)

$250

Fantastic! Super friendly, great communications, prompt and a really nice person. Highly reccomend her for any task

Pet sitting and walking

$40

Sarah did a great job looking after our fur babies, thanks Sarah!

Pet sitting / Pet minding over Easter

$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.

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

Pet sitter greet and meet

$10

Rozelle NSW 2039, Australia

17th Jul 2026

In-Home Pet Sitter for Giant Dog (Rozelle) 🐶 Looking for a reliable sitter to keep my giant-breed dog company at our home in Rozelle. He has separation anxiety, so the job is simple: just stay home with him so he feels safe. No complex tasks required! Schedule: Saturdays: 9:30 AM – 5:15 PM Occasional Evenings: From 4:30 PM Requirements: Comfortable with giant dogs, reliable, and available for a brief meet-and-greet first. Please DM me with your experience, availability, and rates. Thank you! 🐾. I ve just post a new task offer especially for the greet and meet. For ones interested, please contact me there.

Regular Pet Sitter for 3 shihtzus

$90

Woollahra, New South Wales

15th Jul 2026

I have three pedigree shihtzus and need care for 2-3 of them one week a month as well as other intermittent dates. Sitting is in your home. Needs to be a house with yard - apartment won't work. I will provide all food, leads, toys and bedding. Must send pics and sms checkin daily. 2 boys and 1 girl. 14yo 6yo 5yo Rate is $30 per day per dog....includes pickup and drop off to Woollahra Sometimes I need care just for 2 of them and when I'm out of Sydney I need care for all 3

Cat sitter

$150

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

15th Jul 2026

Hi there, I need a cat sitter to look after my cat while I’m away for a week . He will need to stay you your place and not be let outside.

Dog sitting chihuahua

$35

Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

15th Jul 2026

Chihuahua - dog sitting at your location. From Thursday evening till Monday evening. 11 yo female dog. Better with someone present home more often Prefer home without other dogs or cat. Kids are best friend to her

Pet sitting

$250

South Wentworthville NSW 2145, Australia

15th Jul 2026

Hi, I urgently need a reliable and friendly pet sitter from today till Monday the 20th of July which is next week Monday. Please send me your quotes and I'll get back asap.

Pet sitter required

$200

Ormeau Hills QLD 4208, Australia

14th Jul 2026

Require a pet sitter who could look after my dog for 1-2 weeks at their home. He’s super well behaved, loveable, great with children, male staffy, 4 years old. Very low maintenance. Dog food will obviously be supplied.

Super helpful and professional

Reliable Babysitter & Pet Sitter here

$70

Sutherland NSW 2232, Australia

14th Jul 2026

am available to provide babysitting and pet-sitting services after school, on weekends, and during school holidays. I am responsible, caring, and reliable, with a passion for working with children and animals. I can help with playtime, supervision, feeding, walks, homework support, and creating a safe and positive environment. I am committed to ensuring children and pets are well cared for while parents and owners are away

Baby sit pet sit

$50

Sutherland NSW 2232, Australia

14th Jul 2026

I am available to provide babysitting and pet-sitting services after school, on weekends, and during school holidays. I am responsible, caring, and reliable, with a passion for working with children and animals. I can help with playtime, supervision, feeding, walks, homework support, and creating a safe and positive environment. I am committed to ensuring children and pets are well cared for while parents and owners are away

Regular Dog Walker & Future Holiday Pet Sitter – Underdale

$25

Underdale SA 5032, Australia

2nd Jul 2026

Hi! I'm looking for a reliable, caring and experienced dog walker for my 10-year-old male Husky, Max. Max is a friendly and well-socialised dog who loves people and enjoys getting out for a walk. He's older now, so he has a calm temperament and enjoys a relaxed 30–45 minute walk rather than high-intensity exercise. What I'm looking for: A regular dog walker for ongoing walks (days and times can be discussed) Someone experienced with larger breeds is preferred Reliable, trustworthy and genuinely enjoys spending time with dogs I'll generally be home when you arrive, so you'll simply be picking Max up from my house, taking him for his walk and bringing him back. I'm also hoping to find someone who may be available for short-term holiday care in the future. Ideally, I'd love Max to build a relationship with one person he knows and trusts, rather than using different carers each time I'm away. Please include in your offer: Your experience with dogs Your availability Your rate for a 30-minute walk Whether you offer overnight or holiday pet sitting Budget: Around $25–30 per 30-minute walk, but I'm happy to discuss with the right person. If you're local to Underdale or the surrounding suburbs, that's a bonus. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Erin was punctual and great in communication. She did a great job managing my dog.

Dog sitting (5th -9th July)

$250

Upper Coomera QLD 4209, Australia

30th Jun 2026

Hey, I’m going away from the 5th–9th of July this year and I’m looking for someone who might be able to take and look after my sausage dog while I’m away. He’s a really chill dog and doesn’t require much maintenance — he mainly just needs feeding, and walking once or twice throughout that those dates. It would honestly mean a lot if anyone could help out. Thank you so much! $50 per day (we can supply dog food for you and collar + leash) Please ask any questions

Martin was great! Funny guy, he looked after my dog when I was desperate trying to find a dog kennel, he’s the best, highly recommend as a professional!!! :)

Dog sitter Tues 30th 11:30- 1:30pm

$40

Mosman NSW 2088, Australia

29th Jun 2026

Looking for a dog sitter just a couple of hours tomorrow 11:30-1:30pm lives locally either Mosman, Cremorne or neutral Bay or can get to Balmoral Beach. She just needs minding not necessarily exercising. Looking for offers below $50

Amazing communication, so sweet with Del and accomodating to my last min requests- thank you Gemma so much!

Pet sitter

$80

Thornlands QLD 4164, Australia

25th Jun 2026

Looking for someone to watch my two dogs from 12-4:30pm on Saturday 27th as my usual sitter had to pull out. Sitting will be at our house as both dogs become reactive in new environments. At home, both dogs are relaxed and cuddly. One will probably beg to play fetch the whole time while the other snoozes on the couch beside you. No need to walk them just keeping them company for a few hours.

My dogs had a great time! Thank you so much!!

Dog sitter

$75

Travancore VIC, Australia

11th Jun 2026

I need a dog sitter that can look after my 1y/o puppy overnight. (Wednesday night 20/5, pick up at 9pm Thursday I can drop him off and pick him up.

Bhavaani is amazing. She took care of my dog really well, excellent communication!

Cat sitter for 4 cats

$100

Liverpool, New South Wales

9th Jun 2026

4 cats 1 week They need to be at your place not mine I supply food and litter

Amazing girl that took great care of my cats! Communicated with ease, and allowed us to have a holiday in pure peace of mind. Can’t recommend enough!

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!

Sheyla did a great job looking after the cats. Made it a carefree process. Very trustworthy. Left her with our keys and came home to a clean house and happy cats

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.

Thank you Crystal for being so awesome!

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!

House sitter/pet sitter

$300

Pyrmont, New South Wales

26th May 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 - dates 28May till June 9

Muriel did a great job looking after my pets. They were happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for while I was away. I came home to very content animals! Highly recommend her and would happily use her again.” 🐾😊

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