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Reliable and caring. Thanks for looking after my dog☺️

Looking for a dog sitter

$250

Candi cared for our Golden Retriever George whilst we were away.

Pet Sitter Needed friday 15- wednesday 20th April!

$400

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

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

Dog sitter

$100

What's the average cost of a pet sitter

$65 - $299

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$299

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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

Looking for dog sitter today 9 to 5 pm

$40

Henley Brook WA 6055, Australia

10th Apr 2026

Looking for a dog sitter today and I can drop at your place

Pet sitting - look after a cat and Sausage dog 18th April -25th Apr

$350

Seaford VIC, Australia

9th Apr 2026

Look after my dog and cat while I’m away for a week. Saturday 18th April- Saturday 25th April. Well trained and loving! The unit is safe and modern.

Pet Sitter Needed for Two Friendly Ragdoll Cats.

$10

Broadview SA 5083, Australia

9th Apr 2026

Hi there! (The budget is just for the ad, actual budget will be discussed later) :) My wife and I are looking for a caring, reliable, and experienced cat sitter for our two beautiful ragdolls, Chloe and Lola. We’ll be away for approximately a month in November, and our top priority is finding someone who can build a strong, trusting bond with them before we leave. We’re planning a gradual introduction process, as our cats are very affectionate and playful, and we want them to feel completely comfortable and safe. The plan would look something like this: - Start with fortnightly visits at our home (with us present) - Progress to weekly visits - Then short solo sessions with the sitter (a few hours or a day) - Eventually leading up to full-time care during our time away in November 💡 Important: All visits, including meet-and-greets and introduction sessions, will be fully paid, so there’s no need to worry about unpaid trial time. Also, just to put you at ease — my wife and I are very chill and easygoing people. We’re not fussy at all and want this to feel comfortable for you as well. You’re more than welcome to relax in our home, be yourself, and even become a friendly face to us — we want this to be a positive and stress-free experience for everyone involved 😊 ### What we’re looking for: - Someone with proven experience caring for cats (ragdoll experience is a bonus!) - A genuine love for animals — we want someone who will treat Chloe and Lola like their own - Willingness to play, engage, and bond with our cats (they love attention!) - Responsible with feeding, general care, and keeping them comfortable Before hiring, my wife and I would like to meet you in person, just to make sure it’s the right fit for everyone — especially Chloe and Lola. If you’re a patient, experienced cat lover who understands the importance of building trust over time, we’d love to hear from you! Looking forward to finding the perfect match for our girls 🐱💛

Pet sitting Aveley.

$50

Ellenbrook WA 6069, Australia

8th Apr 2026

Pet sitting at Aveley. Very kind and gentle labrador. Walk and feeding for 2 days

Dog sitter

$30

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

8th Apr 2026

i' m currently an Au pair in Bondi, i take care of 2 kids and they lovely dog. I have a lot of free time, and i like take care of animals, if you are looking for something we can do a meeting.

Pet sitter

$50

Wonthaggi VIC 3995, Australia

8th Apr 2026

I need to leave my dog with someone in wonthaggi while im at work from 9-5pm tomorrow 10th of april (friday)

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

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!

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.

Cat Sitter Needed

$140

Wentworthville NSW, Australia

25th Feb 2026

We’re looking for a caring and reliable cat sitter for our two cats while we’re away. Ideally someone who can pick them up from our home and drop them back afterwards. Pick up: 6th March Drop off: 21/22 March Responsibilities include: • Feeding them daily • Refreshing water • Cleaning litter trays • Making sure they’re safe and comfortable We will provide their dry and wet food as well as litter. They’re both gentle cats and fairly low-maintenance, just need someone responsible and experienced with animals. Please let me know: • Your experience with cats • If you can provide pick-up/drop-off • Your quote for the job Happy to answer any questions. Thanks!

We are very happy with the way Nick looked after our two cats while we were out of town. He sent updates about the cats which was much appreciated. I’d recommend to anyone looking for a trustworthy person to care for their pets.

In house dog sitting

$70

Petersham NSW, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

Me and my partner need someone to watch our puppy tomorrow from 8am till 2pm he is not full vaccinated yet so will just need you to sit at our/ your home and watch tv and keep an eye on him.

Lydia was easy to contact and kept me informed would 100% use again.

Overnight dog sitting at sitter’s home this Saturday night

$50

Richmond VIC, Australia

20th Feb 2026

Hello, we’re looking for someone to look after our 8-year-old spoodle for one night this Saturday (21/2/2026) at your place. We’re hosting a house party and want to make sure he’s safe and not overwhelmed. He’s a friendly dog who enjoys a walk & then is happy to relax. No behavioural issues, and he’s great with kids. Details: - Pick up from Richmond 3121: Saturday 21/2 around lunchtime (flexible) - Drop off: Sunday 22/2 around lunchtime (flexible) - We’ll provide his food - No medication required - Ideally someone who won’t leave him alone for extended periods We’d love someone with experience & good reviews. Happy to answer any questions beforehand. Please let me know your experience & your rate. Thanks!

Olivia was great! I would highly recommend her for any other work.

In house dog sitting

$70

Petersham NSW, Australia

16th Feb 2026

Me and my fiance are both at work tomorrow so need someone to watch our 10 week old vizsla tomorrow from 8am till 2:30, he is not fully vaccinated yet so will just be chilling watching tv and watching him at our home

Kiah was great with my dog and easy to communicate with and would 100% recommend.

Pet sitting - 14 feb-19 feb

$200

Cairnlea VIC, Australia

7th Feb 2026

Hi I would like to get dog boarding from 14 Feb to 19 Feb. Simba is 5 years old shoodle (13 kg) desexed, Basic trained. Very friendly. Need to have a short walk daily. Looking for experienced pet carer. Food and toys will be provided by me. Requires police check or equivalent with ID. Thanks

I highly recommend Julie! She watched Simba for four days and was wonderful. Despite being new to pet sitting, she was professional, attentive, and very caring. The door to door pick up and drop off service was a huge plus for my schedule. We will definitely be using her services again!😊🫶🏽

Dog sitting

$500

St Kilda East VIC, Australia

6th Feb 2026

Hello! I’m looking for someone to look after my dogs from Feb 9th for a week. Charlie is a black lab and Buster is a cavalier. This has potential to extend for a month or so if it works for both parties.

Outstanding job highly recommend