a close-up of a cute dog being groomed by a pet care expert.
a close-up of a cute dog being groomed by a pet care expert.

Find experienced pet care professionals near you

Fill in a short form and get free quotes from pet care experts in minutes

4.0

Great rating - 4/5 (13330+ reviews)

Need help taking care of your pet?

  • Pet day care
  • Pet sitting
  • Pet grooming
  • Pet boarding
  • Pet transport
  • … or anything else
It only takes 2 minutes. And it's free.
Up to 50% cheaper than franchise dealers
No job too big or small
Free insurance coverage
Secure cashless payments
Same day or next day service at no extra cost

Best rated Pet Lovers near me

Recent Pet Care reviews

very quick done a great job thumbs up from us

Rabbit hutch picked up

£35

Great dedicated guy.

Farm help with small animals

£10

Melody is reliable, professional, caring and kind. Highly recommended!

Pet Sitting

£50

Si was very polite, professional and attentive. He explained to me what he was going to do and why. Took his time and did deliver the goods. My fish who has not swim freely for 5 days, started swimming and seemed relaxed and is now swimming in the middle of the tank. I would highly recommend Si to anyone who wants to have their aquarium checked and cleaned.

Need someone who can check on my aquarium filter, condition of water.

£50

Knows his stuff about fish tanks and did a great job. Friendly guy too. Thanks

Clean an aquarium

£50

Great stuff! Looked after our 2 baby rabbits! Well cared for, kept In good communication and lovely couple! Would definitely use again!

Rabbit babysitter

£180

What's the average cost of a pet lover

£35 - £131

low

£35

median

£80

high

£131

Low, median and high bar chart distribuiton

Average reviews for Pet Care Services

based on 24 reviews

4.96

23
1
0
0
0

What is Airtasker?

Post your task

Post your task

Tell us what you need, it's FREE to post.

Review offers

Review offers

Get offers from trusted Taskers and view profiles.

Get it done

Get it done

Choose the right person for your task and get it done.

33+

Tasks successfully completed

1

Average amount of offers per task

3

 hrs

Average time to receive offers

Why book pet care through Airtasker?

Looking for pet care services to help with looking after your pet? Many pets need a high level of care and attention, and it can be tricky to manage these needs on your own if you’re away, working long hours, or going through a busy phase of life. Fortunately, there are plenty of pet lovers who are happy to provide pet care services in your area and help keep your furry, feathered, or scaley friend happy and healthy.

Whether you need pet sitting, grooming, or walking, booking your pet care services is easy on Airtasker. Simply post your task, and provide information about the type of pet care you need, and you’ll soon get offers from pet lovers near you who are ready to help.

Get the best taskers

Use our transparent ratings and review system to get help from a range of top-rated pet care service providers around you.

Stay insured

Confidently hire a pet carer through Airtasker - they’re covered by our insurance policies.

Choose your budget

Find an affordable pet carer who will look after your pet as if it’s their own.

Quick offers

Need pet care services today? Post your task and you’ll hear from experienced pet carers right away.

Top Pet Care related questions

The average cost of pet care services in the United Kingdom is £5 to £50, but it could cost more or less than this. The price of your pet care services will depend on the service you need, what kind of pet you have, and how much time is needed to complete your task. For instance, the cost of hiring dog walkers can range from £5 to £25. The cost of dog sitting or other types of pet sitters can start at £10. Be sure to specify the type of service in your task to find the right Tasker offering pet care in your area. 

Pet care services can help with all aspects of keeping your pet happy and healthy. Depending on your pet, services can include feeding, exercising, grooming, cleaning/washing, pet sitting, or doggy day care.

Pet carers generally take care of dogs or cats, but many are experienced in a wide range of animals, including birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, horses, goats, chickens, ducks, rodents, fish, and reptiles.

No qualifications are necessary to be a pet carer, but a love for animals and a caring personality helps. You may find a pet care provider who has done pet-minding courses to formalise their experience.

It depends on whether your pet care is happening at home or in a new environment. Usually, if your pet is being cared for at your home, they’ll use their existing items (like leads, collars, and feeding bowls). But if your Tasker is caring for the pet in a new environment or using special tools (like grooming tools), they’ll usually use their own.

Hiring pet care services means your pet can still get the care, comfort, and attention it needs when you’re away on holiday, working, or just too busy. Your pet can get the companionship and care they need to be happy and healthy.

Top Pet Boarding related questions

In most cases, no. The pet boarding specialist brings years of experience and has honed their skills by boarding many different species of pets, each with different temperaments and needs. You can expect your hired specialist to have all the tools and equipment ready, although you can supply items that can help make their job easier - this can include your pet’s favourite blanket, toys or treats to keep them from feeling stressed during their stay. 

That depends on how long you’ve scheduled your pet for its boarding services. The service begins as soon as you drop off your pet at the pet boarding facility and ends when you collect them or have them brought back to you. This can take a minimum of a day to a couple of weeks, depending on how long you’ve booked your pet for its stay at the boarding facility.

Yes! If you offer pet boarding services and need extra help, you can hire a Tasker to assist. You can find Taskers for this and other related tasks like pet grooming, pet transport, pet feeding, and pet sitting services. It’s possible to hire Taskers even for complex and unusual jobs like drone repair. There’s always an experienced Tasker standing by to help. Just make a post with all the essential details to attract suitable Taskers.

The usual approach is to use a search engine and pore through many other websites, but there’s a faster, more convenient way: sign up on Airtasker and make a post on our platform. Potential dog boarding experts will ask about your pet, what sort of care you want for them and give you a free quote. You can see reviews and ratings on them before you hire one, and negotiate the price.

No, you can find pet boarding facilities and expert service providers for other species as well. There are pet boarding facilities and services that specialise in many species like birds, snakes, lizards or other reptiles. You may even see boarding facilities exclusive to rabbits and guinea pigs! The key to finding the right boarding service is to make a post on Airtasker. Just include all the details about your pet and the sort of care you want for them.

If the pet boarding facility is nearby, schedule a visit to see the facility and bring your pet along. Ask the staff about their services and observe how the other pets are treated. Look for attentive, caring staff, adequate living space, and that the pets get enough ventilation, food and water. On Airtasker, pet boarding services have reviews and ratings; you can also see comments from past clients for your peace of mind

What do pet services include?

Pet care services go beyond basic care for your pets or animals - they can also help with boarding, companionship, and exercise. Importantly, they can help you look after your pet if you’re unable to or if you’ll be away. Whether you're looking for dog walkers or pet sitters, Airtasker can connect you with Taskers offering pet care around you. 

Here are a range of pet care services available to help with your pet:

Pet sitting & boarding

Most pet owners consider boarding kennels for their pets when they’re heading away overnight or for an extended period, but your pet can also stay in your home or in the home of a registered pet sitter. Some pet boarding services also offer a day care service for those pets that don’t like to be left alone during the day. At a pet boarding service, your pet will receive food, exercise, and comfortable bedding as well as the company of people and dogs around them. There may also be music and air conditioning in some places. Or if you choose pet, dog, or cat sitting services, your pet can stay in familiar surroundings and keep to their routine. This is especially helpful for anxious pets or those needing constant supervision.

Dog walking & exercise

If you’re working long hours or heading away on holiday, dog walking services can help your pooch get their daily workout to keep them happy and healthy. During the walk, they’ll burn off energy and ward off feelings of boredom and restlessness when they’re back home alone. You can book dog walking as a one-off or regular service, and your dog may be walked with others if it’s comfortable with socialisation. Dog walkers will use your dog’s normal collar and leash, plus bring along treats to encourage good behaviour. They’ll walk your dog for around 30 minutes before bringing them safely back into your home or yard.

Washing & grooming

Washing and grooming are necessary for every pet’s health and well-being. Specialised pet grooming (including cat grooming and dog grooming) services are equipped to bathe your pet with minimal mess and fuss. Your pet groomer will wash and dry your pet’s coat, clip fur, trim nails, and administer any pest treatments in a single appointment. You’ll likely need to book pet grooming around once a month, ensuring you brush your pet’s fur to keep it clear of dirt between appointments.

Dog training

Getting help with dog training can be the quickest way to a house-trained and obedient pet. Dog training can help to improve your dog’s behaviours such as digging, jumping, and barking, while also giving them a chance to socialise with other dogs. Training can be done individually or as part of a group. Many new pet owners enrol their dogs into puppy preschool from as young as 8 weeks to encourage good behaviour early on.

Recent Pet Care tasks

Change aquarium water.

£15

Pentonville, Greater London

7th Aug 2026

Hi! Thank you so much for helping with the fish. Here are the steps to save them:Get the Equipment: Grab the mop bucket from the end of the hallway (left of the entrance). Find the siphon tube with the orange bubble on white table.Remove the Old Water: Place the bucket on the floor. Submerge one end of the tube into the tank, put the other end in the bucket, and squeeze the orange bubble a few times to start the flow. Fill 3/4 of the bucket.Pour Out on Plants: Take the bucket outside and pour the dirty water onto the plants (it makes great fertilizer!).Fill with Fresh Water: Fill the bucket 3/4 full with tap water. Try to match the warmth of the tank water with your hand.ADD CHEMICALS (CRITICAL DOSAGES): You can find all the bottles under the aquarium table. Do NOT use a full kitchen cup, as this will overdose the small tank. Instead, use the bottle caps to measure into the bucket:Prime: Add 1/4 of a cap (up to the first thread line inside the cap).Stability: Add 1/4 of a cap.Water Conditioner (Dechlorinator): Add 1/4 of a cap as well.Refill the Tank: Mix the water well. Pour it into the tank very slowly and gently so you don't disturb the gravel or plants.Thank you so much, you are saving their lives!

Aquarium Clean - gravel vacuum and decorations clean

£45

Southfields, Greater London, SW18

4th Aug 2026

I have an 80 litre tropical tank with ~18 fish that needs Deep Clean including gravel vacuum & decoration clean

Aquarium water change filter vlean and general clean

£50

Tividale Hall, West Midlands

2nd Aug 2026

I aquarium to be done as i have currently broken my right hip and cant do it myself

Repair my weir pipe in saltwater aquarium as its leaking

£250

Cotmanhay, Derbyshire

1st Aug 2026

My return pipe in the weir is leaking into sump when i turn return pump on.

Need someone to take care of my birds while on holiday

£60

Downham, Greater London

31st Jul 2026

i need somebody to look after my 2 birds for 2 weeks

Dog sitter

£200

Wrotham, Kent

31st Jul 2026

Hi I’m looking for a reliable dog sitter who will have my dog at their home. His name is Buddy and he’s a beautiful French bulldog. He’s got a loving caring nature great with kids and very chills. Dates 7th-17th

Dog sitter

£300

Brentford End, Greater London

28th Jul 2026

I need someone to look after my dog in my home from the 30th of July till the 8th of August

Need help cleaning 2 of my indoor rabbits hutches

£80

Peacehaven Heights, East Sussex

23rd Jul 2026

2 indoor rabbit hutches Type of clean: Regular Number of bedrooms: None Number of bathrooms: None Equipment and supplies: I can provide

Bird Poop Cleaning

£30

Bow Common, Greater London

18th Jul 2026

Pigeons have pooped all over our balcony whilst we were on holiday so would like it cleaned. It would be cleaning the outdoor furniture, the wall, the bits of outdoor carpet and parts of the balcony metal on top of the glass

Saeid was fantastic - Excellent workmanship, left our balcony spotless, great guy, really quick to respond, cannot recommend enough!

Cat sitter for pest control

£75

Hove, East Sussex

16th Jul 2026

My cat has been treated and I’m now getting fumigators to treat my flat, looking for somewhere for my cat to stay while my flat gets done. My cat has been treated also so is not riddled.

Inspect my aquarium sealant

£150

Burtonwood, Cheshire

16th Jul 2026

We are unsure if the sealant is safe on our new aquarium and we are waiting too long for a reply from the manufacturers

Move 72*24*30" aquarium 185kg, same level, 30m distance

£185

Woodside, Greater London

14th Jul 2026

6*2*2.5ft 185kg aquarium from garage to study. Same level. Step and two doors. 30m distance. Lift onto aquarium stand. Very delicate.

Great communication. Good job, well done.

Clean the aquarium water and make the tank fresh again

£45

Baker Street, Essex

13th Jul 2026

Fish tank maintenance Clean & filter water Protect / keep my fish safe

Pet sitting

£200

Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1

12th Jul 2026

I need pet sitter to keep my cat when I am on holiday

Bird sitter

£45

Farnham Royal, Buckinghamshire

7th Jul 2026

Feeding 8 parrots And 9 quails

Bird poop and sanitization

£30

Dagenham, Greater London, RM10

4th Jul 2026

It has bird poop all over the floor and some parts of the wall

Get scratches out of my aquarium glass

£100

Felcourt, Surrey

29th Jun 2026

I have a 4ft marine aquarium that needs some glass sanding to remove scratches

Pet odour elimination and clean of garden including jet wash

£80

Thornton Heath, Greater London

27th Jun 2026

Extensive disinfectant clean and pet odour elimination of my garden (patio). I need an enzyme-based pet urine cleaner to break down the smell. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Aquarium set up and ongoing cleaning

£80

Harborne, West Midlands

24th Jun 2026

I have just acquired a new fish tank 125 ltrs And need help with setup and ongoing cleaning

Dog sitting for 2 days

£100

Chalvey, Berkshire

5th May 2026

2 dogs need dog sitting, person needs to be good with dogs and have no other animals.Responsibility’s include walk dogs, feed dogs and play with them for a few hours a day

Dean communicates with you, my dogs were happy. Im happy with his work

Recent Pet Boarding tasks

Small pet boarding

£400

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

6th Feb 2024

Small pet boarding 14/2 to 3/3 with medical care

Pet boarding from 500 pound

£500

Notting Hill, Greater London, W11

28th May 2023

Hello I am looking a dogsitter for on dog and one cat indoor period 15 August till 24 August if someone interested let me know please Prize 500 pound We will provider all the staff included the food - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 15 August 2023

Home from home pet boarding

£100

Kings Hill, Kent

16th May 2023

To have a 2 year old cockapoo in your home as a boarder like a home from home from the 17 th to the 19 th of July - Due date: Before Wednesday, 19 July 2023