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Recent Pet Sitting reviews in Melbourne

Amazing effort looking after our old dog, he appears very happy and content

Holiday Dog Sitter

$750

Candice had our 2 year old Groodle for the whole day. Our anxious pup came home happy and we loved the updates. Very happy! Thanks again. X

Dog sitter for Christmas day (your house).

$150

Mia is lovely! From the moment we met her and her dog for a meet and greet we knew our dogs were in great hands and we felt at ease about going on holiday. She sent photos and let us know how they were going which was greatly appreciated, and she was friendly and easy to talk to throughout. Thanks Mia!

Dog sitter needed for our two dogs

$1,000

Very genuine person who cares for my dog whilst I was on holiday. Would definitely be considering Felipe for my next dog sitting

Dog Sitting

$150

Amy was great with our Pup! Very thankful

Dog sitting

$250

Would 100% recommend Amy for any job she is reliable, friendly, flexible and always sends photos of my cat so I know he’s ok. I’ve used Amy a couple of times now and she is trustworthy and I would definitely use her again.

Cat Sitter

$300

What's the average cost of a pet sitter in Melbourne

$80 - $300

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$80

median

$190

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$300

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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 in Melbourne

Pet sitter

$160

Prahran VIC, Australia

9th Sep 2025

🚨 URGENT – Dog Sitting Needed TONIGHT & TOMORROW (2 Dogs, Must Stay at Yours) Hi! I urgently need a trustworthy dog lover to look after my two beautiful dogs TONIGHT (Tuesday) and TOMORROW night (Wednesday ) as I’m moving houses and they can’t stay with me. 🐶 Meet the dogs: • Sacha – Golden Retriever, 2.5 years old. Polite, gentle, very sweet. • Maverick – Japanese Spitz, 2 years old. Playful, affectionate, potty-trained. What’s needed: • Must be able to host them at your home. • At least one walk a day (both dogs). • Feed them, give cuddles, and keep them safe and happy. I’ll provide: Food, bowls, bedding, leads, toys — everything they need. 💰 Payment: $160–$180 total for both nights (negotiable for the right person). 📍 Preferred: Located in or near Melbourne/St Kilda/South Yarra/Prahran for easy drop-off and pick-up. If you’re available, please reply ASAP with your suburb, whether you have other pets, and your experience with dogs. I’ll be choosing quickly.

Open for cat sitting

$100

Melbourne VIC, Australia

5th Sep 2025

Looking for someone who needs their cat baysit. Flexible with times!

Pet sitter

$80

Melbourne VIC, Australia

3rd Sep 2025

I need someone to look after my 3 kittens over the weekend. I am based in Wallan and would perfer someone who is located closer to my suburb

Pet sitting. Keep my German shepherd company and ideally walk him

$50

Toorak VIC 3142, Australia

28th Aug 2025

Need an experienced dog sitter who can cope with a friendly German shepherd to keep an eye on him next Mon, 1 Sept and Tues, 2 Sept basically up until 6pm on both days. The pet sitting should be at my place. This will be a weekly thing for the next few weeks

Dog sitting in Brunswick area for september

$300

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

22nd Aug 2025

I have two dogs - a very docile 11 year old staffy (Winston) and a nervous rescue terrier who is 8 (Koya). I am going away for September and my partner is required in the office. As she is living in Apollo Bay and working in Brunswick east, we need someone in the Brunswick area to take care of the dogs at theirs a few days a week for the first three weeks of September, until I am back.

Pet Sitter Needed – (Dog Stays in Your House 21-25/08))

$140

Richmond VIC 3121, Austrália

18th Aug 2025

Hello! I am looking for a sitter for my dog Jazz (Bull Arab mix) from 21–25 Aug in your house. He’s very quiet, playful, low maintenance, sleep and toilet trained. He does his business in the backyard twice per day and only needs one walk a day. Food, bed, toys, and everything he needs will be provided. Offer: $30–$35 per day. Prefer someone experienced with dogs, based around Richmond or South Yarra or near train stations, but flexible if you’re the right fit. Thank you!

Amazing service and very accommodating, thank you so much!

Cat sitting

$494

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

27th Jul 2025

Cat sitting from dec 22-jan 10 including food and litter - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01K15V1R01GM7V3GSS7TRHV1Z0

Cat sitter

$160

Essendon VIC, Australia

25th Jul 2025

Looking for a professional cat sitter to look after my cat for seven days or for a facility that looks after cats

Pet sitter

$250

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

21st Jul 2025

Currently moved house and have no room for my dog atm need help with a sitter for about 2 weeks she is a beautiful staff cross with energy and always happy to see you

Dog sitting

$120

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

14th Jul 2025

Dog sitting for my Japanese shitzu Honey, small dog under 5kg, well behaved and toilet trained. From the 27th of December until the 1st of January

Dog sitter - Groodle 6 months Old 22nd July - 7 Sep

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

12th Jul 2025

We need a place to leave our pet pup for a week duration. She’s our 6-month-old standard Groodle who’s full of love, energy, and cuddles. We’re going away for 6 weeks and would love some We’re based in Donnybrook but we’re happy to travel, and Nala is fully vaccinated, toilet trained, and gets along great with other dogs. Thanks in advance —

Pet sitter for x1 day

$50

South Yarra VIC, Australia

24th Jun 2025

Require someone to look after my dog Snow, at their own property. I can drop her off in the morning but please let me know your location when making an offer.

Cat sitting at your place

$70

Docklands VIC 3003, Australia

13th Jun 2025

I need someone that can host my beautiful Bengal boy Boris. .. I will be away all day and night Sunday so I need someone who resides within 2 kms preferably to west Melbourne north Melbourne area… Footscray Carlton, cbd, docklands. Etc. food and litter tray provided just need to keep him entertained and fed.

Need an experienced dog sitter now for 24

$100

Docklands VIC, Australia

9th Jun 2025

Dog sit my frenchie for 24 hrs so over night hrs can drop off tomorrow morning before 8am Ill supply everything he needs

Seeking a dog sitter near Melbourne cbd or inner city city

$700

Melbourne VIC, Australia

6th Jun 2025

Hello, I'll be dealing with some accommodation arrangements and in the meantime I am looking for kind person who's traits include dog managing capabilities to care for my dog while I'm away. 1 month, he is able to stay welcomed at your place as a friendly guard dog 700 for 21 days. He is good around other dogs and adults as he was never around kids I'm sure he would be just as friendly. Please message me to arrange.

Dog sitting

$60

Essendon VIC, Australia

2nd Jun 2025

Hi, I have a 3 year old Frenchie dog who I want someone to take care of for a couple days from 27th June til 29th June.

1 month of dog sitting

$777

Melbourne VIC, Australia

1st Jun 2025

Hello, I'll be dealing with some accommodation arrangements and in the meantime I am looking for kind person who's traits include dog managing capabilities to care for my dog while I'm away. 1 month, he is able to stay welcomed at your place as a friendly guard dog at $45 a day. He is good around other dogs and adults as he was never around kids I'm sure he would be just as friendly. Please message me to arrange.

Dog Sitting — Gentle, Low-Energy Care 🐾

$100

West Melbourne VIC, Australia

11th May 2025

Hi there! I’m looking for someone to take care of my sweet, older dog Honey while I’m away. 15-21st May 7 days I would prefer someone local around north/west melbourne cbd Honey is very easy-going and sleeps most of the day. She just needs: 🐾 A toilet break once a day 🐾 Minimal walking (she’s a senior and doesn’t need much exercise) 🐾 Some gentle company and love She’s calm, friendly, and low-maintenance — perfect for someone who enjoys a relaxed companion. Ideally, you can look after her in your own home, but I’m open to other arrangements. All food, supplies, and anything she needs will be provided. I travel alot so this potentially can be a longterm partnership. If you’re a dog lover and have experience with older dogs, I’d love to hear from you!

I couldn’t be happier with the care my dog Honey received! Jee Wee was incredibly reliable, attentive, and clearly has a natural way with animals. They kept me updated with regular photos and messages, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. My dog was relaxed and happy when I got back such a great sign! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet-sitter. Will definitely book again!

Cat sitter for 28/3-29/3 at my location in Northcote

$30

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

25th Mar 2025

Looking for a reliable and affordable female cat sitter for this weekend in Northcote.My cat gets fed 1-2x a day for his wet food and needs some playtime/enrichment each day as he is an indoor-only cat. Please leave your rate/day. Has to be at my location. Dates: Friday (only evening) 28/3 Saturday (day and evening) 29/3

Helene was wonderful. Good communication and trustworthy. Took great care of my cat while I was away.