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CAT GROOMING

£50

Lovely experience, would definitely recommend

Pet sitter needed

£150

James is great - reliable, professional, great commutator! Highly recommended!

Pet Sitting

£25

Very happy with how Séverine looked after our dog

Clean my 2 bedroom / 1 bathroom house and dog sit

£150

Very lovely lady, treated my little princess like her own and I'm happy to see that my little one loved being there

Cat sitter

£130

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

Pet Sitting

£50

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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.

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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 leashes, collars, and feeding bowls). But if your service provider 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 holidays, working, or just too busy. Your pet can get the companionship and care they need to be happy and healthy.

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

Cat grooming

£50

Markyate, Hertfordshire

11th Sep 2024

I have a 1 year old cat that needs a full groom

Dog sitting

£350

Bedford Place, Hampshire

10th Sep 2024

3 days including overnight dog sitting

Bird sitter, to come once a day to feed my birds, for one week

£175

Hanwell, Greater London, W7

8th Sep 2024

Feed my birds once a day. Come to my place once a day for a week to feed my birds.

Petsitting for six cats and three chickens

£15

South Kelsey, Lincolnshire

4th Sep 2024

Six cats, feeding, litter change, stroking and cleaning up litter and vomit if applicable. Chickens, feed/water and let out and put to bed and occasionally water plants.

My cat needs grooming. She's long haired and full on matted fur.

£100

Beckenham, Greater London, BR3

31st Aug 2024

I have a long haired 14 year old cat with a lot of matted fur that needs to be shaved.

Taxi ride with my pet dogs

£75

Hooe, East Sussex

30th Aug 2024

Taxi ride from TN33 9HJ to Meads in Eastbourne for my 2 children, 2 dogs and I. Return trip at around 2pm. Dogs are a Labradour and King Charles Spaniel

Dog sitting

£15

New Southgate, Greater London, N11

29th Aug 2024

Small dog sitting friendly can drop local in southgate and pick up from 6am to 11pm

Dog sitter or walker

£90

Ferrybridge Hill, West Yorkshire

27th Aug 2024

Pet sitting or dog walking for 2-3 days

Cat grooming

£250

London Colney, Hertfordshire

27th Aug 2024

I have 2 adult cats and I need someone near to my house to cat them hair , they are loosing so much hair , I need a grooming specialist for them : cut them nails, ears, everything Please I need some recommendations

Bath My Cat – Experienced Pet Handler Needed!

£40

Rusholme, Greater Manchester

21st Aug 2024

Description: I’m looking for a kind and experienced pet handler to give my cat a bath. My cat is generally well-behaved but doesn’t enjoy water, so I need someone patient and gentle. You should have experience handling cats, especially when it comes to bathing them. Details: Cat Details: Mixed breed 1 year old. Location: M130TT Date & Time: Preferably afte 6pm Mon-Fri or on the weekend. Requirements: Must have experience with bathing cats. Must be patient and gentle. References or reviews from similar tasks would be highly appreciated. Payment: £40 Looking forward to finding someone who can help my feline friend stay clean and happy!

Pet Sitter

£20

Hayes End, Greater London

20th Aug 2024

Experienced pet sitter required to occasionally look after 10 cats and 2 dogs for 1 hour a day. Please get in touch for full details

Cat grooming at home

£80

West Hampstead, Greater London, NW6

19th Aug 2024

Cat grooming and shedding for two cats at home

Feed my pets when I’m away

£80

Penn, West Midlands

13th Aug 2024

I need someone to drop in to feed my pets (3 cats and a dog) and let them out to go to the loo twice a day (once in the morning around 9 and once in the afternoon around 4) It would be daily from the 23rd of August and the last time would be the afternoon on the 30th of August.

Mobile dog grooming

£70

Fleet Downs, Kent

12th Aug 2024

I need a mobile pet groomer for my medium-sized Jack Russell

Cat grooming

£40

Whalley Range, Greater Manchester

7th Aug 2024

We would like to arrange mobile claw clipping for a cat called Misty located at postcode M16 0DF. She belonged to an elderly lady who is now in a care home. She's been mostly alone in a house for 6 months with neighbours feeding her, so her claws are a bit neglected as a result. We are re-homing her and want to clip them before she goes to her new home. Misty has a very sweet temperament although she is easily scared. She's not aggressive but we're not 100% sure how she'll react to getting her claws clipped. We estimate her age to be around 12-16 years old. Ideal dates would be any time this week on or before 9th August. She will be travelling to her new home on 13th August.

Look after kitten at your home (no other pets)

£100

Woodside, Hertfordshire

6th Aug 2024

Am looking for someone responsible and in a position to look after my kitten for 6 nights in your home. He is not allowed outside so will need a secure property where doors/windows aren’t opened much. Litter tray will need to be in your home also. We don’t like to leave him for more than 4/5 hours max. A few years ago we left a kitten with a friend and they escaped through a window…thankfully she came back but it was an awful experience and one I really don’t want to endure again! Please get in touch if you can accommodate our kitten ‘Alan purrtridge’ lol 😊 he is microchipped and up to date with immunisation but too young for neutering hence the importance of him being kept inside until then. Food etc will be provided 😊

Dog sitting - day and overnight - 13th to 23rd August

£80

Cherry Hinton, Cambridgeshire

6th Aug 2024

Hi, I'm in need of a dog sitter for my 3 year old beagle Klaus. This would be for 13th to 23rd August and unfortunately my budget is relatively low as I am low income :( He's a very friendly loveable dog and is great with people, dogs and cats. I would need someone to be with him during the day and night and of course you will have access to my large 1 bed flat in Cambridge City

Bird sitter

£150

South Norwood, Greater London, SE25

5th Aug 2024

am looking for a carer experienced with parrots/parakeets to care for my Indian ringneck parakeet between 18th and 20th of August. I would like to keep his routine as normal as possible. He has free flight time (in the lounge) between 8:30am and 11am and 2pm to 4:30pm each day. outside of this time he is in his sleep cage I am looking for someone to spend time with him during his free flight time and to change the food and water in his sleep cage. And place him back in his sleep cage. I would only need the afternoon visit on the 18th and the morning visit on the 20th and both morning and afternoon visit on the 19th.

Dog grooming for our miniature poodle

£80

West Brompton, Greater London

4th Aug 2024

We're looking for a mobile dog groomer for our 1 year old miniature poodle, Bertie to wash, trim his coat, brush his teeth, clean his ear, cut his nails and does his anal gland. He's very gentle and well-behaved even though he doesn't like his teeth brushed.

Rabbit hutch picked up

£35

Winchmore Hill, Buckinghamshire

23rd Apr 2024

need a rabbit hutch and Accessories picked up from a seller to my home

very quick done a great job thumbs up from us