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Recent Pet Care reviews

Robert came on time again to water my plants in the front and back of my home. Well done!

Watering plants

$30

Great couple to work with for furniture assembly!

Outdoor catio assembly from Amazon

$100

Dave was prompt, thoughtful and efficient! Will definitely use again !!

Put together a cat enclosure

$100

Will use him again in the future.

Need outdoor plants watered for a week.

$160

Jin was easy to communicate with, on time, and very knowledgeable. He explained everything and cleaned yo when he left

Fish tank clean

$50

He’s great! Super helpful

Clean out fish tank

$155

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$100

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$150

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Why book pet care services 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. You can hire a canine companion for the weekend or get pet sitters for days you're on vacation. Simply post your task and you’ll soon get offers from pet lovers near you who are ready to help.

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Top Pet Care related questions

The average cost of pet care services on Airtasker is $25 to $140, but it could cost more or less than this. The price will depend on the service you need, what kind of pet you have, and how much time is needed to complete your task. For example, the rates for dog sitting can start at $25. Cat sitter rates can range from $20 to $30 per day. Specify the type of service you need to get the right quote and find a Tasker offering pet care in your area.

Pet carers 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. Be sure to specify the type of animal the Tasker will be caring for when you post a task.

No qualifications are necessary to be a pet carer, but a love for animals and a caring personality helps. You may find a pet-minding courses to formalize their experience. However, it is recommended to do a background check and determine if the Tasker has the right experience or qualifications for your task.

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 tasker is caring for the pet in a new environment or using special tools (like grooming tools), they’ll usually use their own.

As a pet owner, you want the best for your beloved animal. Hiring pet care professionals means your pet can still get the care and attention it needs when you’re away on vacation, 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 favorite 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 then ends when you retrieve them or have them fetched. 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 hired hands, you can hire a Tasker to help. 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 for hire. 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 specialize 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 type 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 care services include?

Pet care services go beyond basic care for your pets - 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, pet sitters, or even pet food delivery, Airtasker can connect you with professionals offering pet care in your area. 

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. Some can even offer a day camp with different activities for dogs or cats. 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 service, 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. While walking with their canine companion, 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 socialization. Your dog walker will use your dog’s normal collar and lead, plus bring along treats to encourage good behavior. 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. Specialized 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 for a house-trained and obedient pet. Dog training can help to improve your dog’s behaviors such as digging, jumping, and barking, while also giving them a chance to socialize with other dogs. Training can be done individually or as part of a group. Many new pet owners enroll their dogs into puppy preschool from as young as 8 weeks to encourage good behavior early on.

Recent Pet Care tasks

Fish aquarium maintenance

$75

Lakeview AR 72642, USA

Sep 23rd 2026

Maintenance for 30 gallon freshwater tank with 14 neon tetras, 1 panda corydora, and 1 albino bristlenose. Tank has 50 gal filter and artificial plants and rocks.

Load aquarium and stand

$75

Miami FL 33156, USA

Sep 23rd 2026

Load 6x2x2 aquarium and stand

Babysit my dog while I am at work. Tues 9/22 & Weds 9/23

$150

Santa Monica CA 90405-3795, USA

Sep 22nd 2026

I have two dogs. One of them is a senior with limited mobility. I need someone to watch him and just make sure he doesn't fall or get stuck.

Daniel really saved me. I needed someone to stay at my house with my senior dog while I was at work because he was recovering from an injury. Daniel was incredibly kind and gentle with my old boy. Truly amazing!

Looking for Temporary Dog Care

$170

Henrico VA 23233, USA

Sep 22nd 2026

I’m relocating and looking for a kind and responsible person who can temporarily take care of my dog during the transition. I’m hoping to find someone who is comfortable around dogs and can provide a safe environment, regular meals, walks, playtime, and companionship. I’ll provide the food, supplies, and detailed care instructions. This is a paid arrangement, and we can discuss the dates and compensation beforehand. I’d also like to meet first so we can make sure everyone — especially my dog — feels comfortable.

Clean my bird cage and his Java trees

$50

Madison Heights MI 48071, USA

Sep 22nd 2026

I’m looking for someone to help me keep up with it. I am looking for someone to clean my birds cage. Clean the perches, bars, etc and also wipe down and clean his Java trees. Preferably once a week. But every other would also do.

Letting dogs out

$25

Midland VA 22728, USA

Sep 21st 2026

Need to come into my home and let my 2 dogs out at about 2pm . Hades is 100lbs and is a mix breed friendly, social dog who has a loud bark, but he just wants to be friends. Perse is 45lbs and is a nervous girl who barks at everyone and even after making friends will forget she just did. They will need to be let out into the back fenced yard and ensured that they do go to the restroom. Perse will fake it, so making sure she goes is a must.

Assemble a fish tank stand

$50

Charlotte NC 28277, USA

Sep 21st 2026

Assemble a fish tank stand

Very professional...

Water plants once a week over three months from Nov. 25th to Feb. 15th

$400

Kansas City MO 64111, USA

Sep 20th 2026

Need someone to water my house plants once a week from Nov. 25th until Feb. 15th. I have about 24 plants, various sizes.

Reseal 100g aquarium. Need experience using tank safe silicone.

$200

Lake City FL 32055, USA

Sep 20th 2026

Project Type: Glass / Custom Aquarium Repair. Description: I need an experienced person to completely strip down and reseal a 100-gallon aquarium. Specific Requirements: You must have prior experience successfully stripping and resealing large fish tanks. The job requires removing all old silicone, cleaning the glass joints with acetone/alcohol, and applying a fresh bead. You must use 100% aquarium-safe silicone with no mildew-resistant additives (such as GE Silicone 1 or a specialized aquarium brand). Budget/price is negotiable based on your direct experience with large aquariums. Please reply with a brief mention of any previous tank work you have done. Thank you! The tank is dry and empty.

Clean my fish tank

$100

Hemet CA 92545, USA

Sep 19th 2026

Clean a fresh water fish tank

Put together salt water aquarium - must have experience

$200

New York NY 10001, USA

Sep 19th 2026

Put together 20 gallon tank

Fish tank cleaning

$125

St Peters MO 63376, USA

Sep 19th 2026

I have a 20 gallon beta tank that needs a very good deep clean and a 5 gallon tank that also needs done as well. i am pregnant and can absolutely not stand the smell of them, every time i go to do them it makes me sick so i unfortunately can’t do them.

Help clean my cats' cages and litter.

$100

Riverside CA 92505, USA

Sep 18th 2026

I need my cats' cages cleaned as well as their litter boxes. There are 4 cages and 4 litter boxes.

20 gal turtle 🐢 tank just cleaned and new clean water

$50

Whittier CA 90602, USA

Sep 17th 2026

Turtle tank 20 gal cleaned

Clean tank gravel refresh water

$50

Chicago IL 60628, USA

Sep 16th 2026

I need my 10 gallon fish tank clean gravel vacuum and water refresh

Water plants

$250

Sun Prairie WI 53590, USA

Sep 16th 2026

Water indoor plants every week from dec 1 through March 30

220 gallon fish tank needs to be resealed

$125

North Las Vegas NV 89031, USA

Sep 16th 2026

220 gallon fish tank needs to be resealed it has a small leak. Preferably completed on Sat or Sun afternoon

Dog poop yard clean up

$60

Los Angeles CA 90016, USA

Sep 7th 2026

Front yard filled with dog poop. Needs to be cleaned up!

He did such a great job! So grateful!

I need someone to take care of my cats in Ithaca, NY until August 28th

$350

Ithaca NY 14850, USA

Aug 5th 2026

I will be out of town for the month of August and I need someone to come to the house at least once per day to take care of the cats. There are 3 cats: 2 kittens (Yin on the left, Yang on the right) and Jet (solo pic). They will need food, water and a litter change every day. Once a week, the litter boxes need the base pad changed. Once a week, if you could water my house plants and refill the water in the gerbil cages, that would be great. It will take 10-15 minutes a day of your time, 20 at most on the once a week chores. I currently have my parents filling in to do this, but I would like to let them off the hook as they are allergic to cats as soon as possible.

Micah did a fantastic job, above and beyond what I asked for.

Cat litter clean up

$50

Marietta GA 30062, USA

May 8th 2026

I’d like for someone to clean my cat litter 2-4 times a week

She was impressively efficient— tasks I expected to take a long time were done faster than I imagined, and everything was handled with care and precision.

Recent Pet Boarding tasks

Pet Boarding - Your home.

$400

Las Vegas NV 89149, USA

Jun 13th 2026

I am seeking an affordable and consistent pet care provider for my three dogs, for periods of one to two weeks every two to three months. Consistency is a priority for the comfort of my pets. The care requirements include daily feeding and a minimum of two outdoor potty breaks per day, to be provided within your home. I am looking for services not exceeding $400, as my dogs are low-maintenance, being kennel-trained, can be left home for 8+ hours a day and theyre friendly with other animals and children.

I need a pet boarding for two bunnies

$500

Los Angeles, CA 90005, USA

May 6th 2024

I've two bunnies, and I want to put them in pet boarding for three months