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Recent Pet Sitting reviews

Christine was incredibly thoughtful and great to communicate with, very trustworthy and would recommend!

Dog sitter from 23rd Dec to 27th Dec

$150

Dave is amazing I’m so lucky to have found him. All of my animals love him!

House pet sitting

$5

thanks again hazel. appreciate it

Pet sitter

$90

Super helpful and sweet! Really insightful and talked me through the whole process. My dog felt safe and happy, would 1000% recommend

Pet sitter

$150

Excellent and trustworthy, looked after our house and dog for two weeks and was extremely pleased with Chris’s work.

House and dog sitting

$500

Great person to deal with

Pet sitting

$290

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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

Pet Sitter for Dec 12 to Dec 14

$120

Woolloongabba QLD, Australia

29th Nov 2025

Need a pet sitter to drop in for a couple of hours for my 3 cats. For dates Dec 12, 13 and 14. Need to feed the cats twice a day and clean the cat litter. Also make sure to keep the water bowls filled up.

Need a dog sitter for 3 weeks.

$1,000

Leppington NSW 2179, Australia

29th Nov 2025

There’s a family emergency that requires me to go overseas for 3 weeks and I have no one to look after my 3 year old German Shepherd (female & desexed). I have put her in boarding previously, and have had multiple bad experiences resulting in separation anxiety. She is toilet trained, knows her commands for eating, sitting, down, etc. well with people as she’s always with family but is dog and barrier reactive (not aggressive - confirmed through behavioural specialists). I will provide all food and her daily things, just looking for someone to be able to look after her in terms of feeding and playful attention. More info can be provided if needed.

Pet sit for 1 dog and 2 cats for just over a week

$1,000

Altona North VIC 3025, Australia

29th Nov 2025

We would like someone with experience to stay in our house from 29th Jan to 8th of Feb to look after our animals. Dog is a kelpie/staffie cross who needs a lot of attention. Cats are a lot more independent. Would like to organise a meet and greet in advance as well to ensure everyone is happy.

Pet sitting including sleeping over during Xmas and new years

$1,000

Bathurst Regional NSW, Australia

29th Nov 2025

PET sitting and staying from the 20th of dec to the 4th of January

Pet sitter

$20

Raby NSW, Australia

29th Nov 2025

Hi i’m looking for someone to look after my cat for various dates Dec/Jan. 10th-18th Dec, 24-27th Dec, 13-18th Jan

Dog sitting

$150

Forest Lake QLD 4078, Australia

29th Nov 2025

Hi We have a 4 year old Frenchie we need someone to look after for 4 days while we are away on holidays. We will pick him up on day 5 midday approximately. We live in Forest Lake QLD. We need someone who lives LOCALLY so we can drop him off. 26-29th Dec, pick up by midday on 30th December. We will provide his food. Thanks

Dog sit 2 dogs at your own house and get paid

$600

Mandurah WA, Australia

28th Nov 2025

Dog Sitting Needed – 2 Friendly Medium/Large Dogs (1–17 December) Must host them at your home – No other pets, preferably no children I’m looking for a reliable and experienced dog sitter to care for my two dogs from 1 December to 17 December. They are:    •   Blue Staffy (male)    •   Boxer x Mastiff (female) They’re bonded and must stay together. Requirements:    •   Dogs to stay at your home    •   No other pets (they haven’t lived with other animals)    •   Preferably no children, as they haven’t been around kids and I’m unsure how they’ll react    •   No special dietary requirements    •   Both are healthy, affectionate, and love human company    •   I will provide all food, bedding, leads, and anything else needed Looking for someone who:    •   Has experience with medium to large breeds    •   Has a secure yard    •   Is home often enough to keep them company    •   Can update me regularly with photos/messages If this sounds like a good fit, please reach out with your experience and location. Thank you!

Dog sit from 9 - 1 pm

$35

Mount Gravatt East QLD, Australia

28th Nov 2025

Hey, looking for a loving soul to care for my super chill and low maintenance lil fella. He will just kick back and cruise. Good with pets, kids, chickens & cats. House trained. He is intact so must be kept away from ladies on heat or other intact doggies. Staffy / kelpie. $35 in total. 4 hours . Looking for a regular sitter I can rely on for full and half days sometimes while I’m working. $60 full $35 half. Thanks :)

Dog sitter

$100

Sydney Central Business District NSW, Australia

21st Nov 2025

Need someone to look after a small, snuggly, calm Jack Russel called Pablo for tonight, between 7:00-11 (4 hours) Doesn’t need food or walks, just cuddles while I’m out.

Pablo was very happy

Dog sitting at our place

$75

Bexley NSW, Australia

19th Nov 2025

Need a dog sitter to come to our place and look after our 10 week old golden retriever puppy. Ideal for a uni student that can just do some uni work while the dog is sleeping. Needs to be fed, taken outside to the toilet, and entertained whilst she is awake. She sleeps a lot of the day. One day each week, Monday to Friday, is what we are after.

Punctual, easy to deal with, recommended

Cat sitting for extended period

$50

Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia

13th Nov 2025

I need a ragamuffin (10 year old) cat, looked after for up to 4 weeks. All food and litter supplied

Amazing service - thank you!

CAT sit a cat for 4 hours Kilkenny

$25

Kilkenny SA, Australia

27th Oct 2025

I need some one to collet my cat in her carrying box and take her to the local park 300 metres away for 4 hours whist I have a property inspection in Kilkenny. Simple easy!

Just amazing! And will ask again for help!

Dog sitting

$80

Kew VIC, Australia

24th Oct 2025

I need a dog sitter to stay at my home in Kew on the 15th of November, between around 2-10pm. Aura and Tank are brother and sister, both Chow Chow's however extremely friendly and loving. Aura is a year and a half, Tank is a puppy at 5 months. Realistically I just need somoene to be around the home, let them in and out as well as feed them around 6pm. Aura will be outside the majority of the time, and Tank will most likely want to be your shadow. They will both have been exercised and nice and tired. Let me know if this is of interest, and we can talk further! Thank you - Jake

Nat was great, from start to finish. My dogs took extreme liking to her relaxed energy and couldn’t have left them in safer hands. Highly recommend.

Need a dog sitter for 1.5 hours 8th October (tomorrow)

$50

Camperdown NSW, Australia

7th Oct 2025

I have graduation tomorrow at USYD campus. I need someone to sit/walk my toy poodle while we are inside for the graduation ceremony from 11:30-1:00 (give or take).

Efficient and easy to talk to!

Cat sitting 12-26 October

$30

Freshwater NSW 2096, Australia

6th Oct 2025

Looking for someone to cat sit (host) my Burmese cat between 12-26th October (14 night) Indoor cat only. Good with children & other cats. Preferable near northern beaches / lower north shore. Paying ~$30/night

Ruby did a great job cat sitting for me. She provided regular updates with photos and my cat clearly had an amazing time. He will miss you! Would highly recommend.

Overnight Dog Sitter 🐶

$40

South Bank QLD, Australia

5th Oct 2025

Hi! I’m looking for a gentle, reliable dog lover to look after my mini dachshund tonight at your place. Ideally you’re in South Brisbane and, if possible, can pick her up from West End area. She’s a sweet, cuddly little indoor girl who loves company and a comfy spot to sleep. Please be able to show photo ID and have pet care experience. 💰 Open to offers — just hoping to find someone caring and trustworthy tonight. 🐶💛

Aaron was great! He looked after my dog overnight and did an awesome job. My pup was super happy and relaxed when she got back. Definitely recommend him!

Cat sitter at host home

$100

North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

3rd Oct 2025

Hello, I need a sitter for my cat at host home, details: Name: Milo Age: 4 years Breed: Tabby Domestic shorthair Required from the night of 28th October, 2025 till 11th November, 2025. I can drop and pickup, will provide food.

Thanks for taking care of Milo😊

Dog sitting for 3 hours

$80

Daceyville NSW, Australia

24th Sep 2025

I have a xl american bully i need someone to look after from 2:30-5:30pm thursday he is friendly but doesnt always get along with other dogs so best not to have him around other dogs

Karina was on time, good communication my dog tank was comfortable with her and i was very happy with the service she provided i would use her again and recommend her to others

Dog sitting (very friendly, 10 years old)

$270

Whitfield QLD, Australia

21st Sep 2025

Hi, We’re looking for someone who would pet sit our dog from the evening of Thursday 25/09 and pick up on Monday morning 29/09. Our dog is a lovely, 10 year old, mixed breed. She’s very friendly. She has never gotten in a fight, never bitten anyone. She loves pats. She doesn’t bark much. She loves kids. We haven’t tested her with cats, so I can’t comment. She gets frightened during thunderstorms so has to be kept inside if there is thunder around. She’s a lovely dog and would make a good companion for a few days. Ideally looking for someone who is close to our home in Whitfield. We do regularly require pet sitters, so if it worked well it could be an option again for the future if you were interested. Cheers

We are grateful to Mark for his wonderful care of our dog. Every step was smooth and his communication was excellent, including photo updates. We would absolutely recommend him and hope to book him again in the future.

Cat sitter

$20

Rhodes NSW 2138, Australia

16th Sep 2025

Looking for a cat sitter to come and feed my cat and play for an hour every other day. Must have cat sitting experience before. Need from Sept 20 - Oct 9. Total of 10 visits. $20 per visit. Location - Rhodes, NSW (7 minutes from the station).

Siobhan has been amazing to work with and our cat loved her. Always communicated transparently and was able to cat sit for the 3 weeks we were traveling. Highly recommend her.