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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 license and also additional insurance. Please make sure that you confirm that a Tasker has the relevant license 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. 

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I need a dog sitter for two dogs they're two little toy poodles 24 hours a day from April 13th to the 26th in my home 89052 area code

Dog sitter from May 17 to June 1.

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Pet sitting

$150

Baldwin Park, CA 91706, USA

Jan 10th 2024

Hello. I am looking for an emergency foster for now I can offer $150 a month but can be negotiable. Animal lovers this isn’t about the money really if you have time and space it’s appreciated. One indoor Female cat spayed friendly with other cats. I provide food litter and litter box out of my own pocket. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, January 12, 2024

Pet sitting

$300

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Pet sitting

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South Jordan, UT 84009, USA

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Pet sitting 2 maltese dogs for 1 week - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Cat sitter

$200

Renton, WA 98057, USA

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Need cat sitter for about a month looking for an apartment out here just over here from la couldn’t leave my kitty - Due date: Before Saturday, December 16, 2023

German shepherd dog sitter need

$300

Baldwin Park, CA 91706, USA

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My boyfriend have German shepherd dog named Brooklyn She's 2 years 8 months old She need to baby sit badly I need someone experience with large breed possibly She love humans never had experience with aggressive behavior My boyfriend's families get eviction next Friday Dog foods is provided Dog lover required If anyone interested i need to do some interviews She need dog sitter possibly 2 months Due date: Needs to be done Dec 1 PS I'm so grateful but some people notice too far away from me from other states I'm located on Baldwin Park Ca - Due date: Before Thursday, January 4, 2024

Pet sitter

$60

Huntsville, AL 35803, USA

Nov 12th 2023

We are going away for thanksgiving and need someone to come to the house and feed our bunnies! Thursday night, friday morning and night - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, November 23, 2023

Long-term dog sitting

$1,500

Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA

Aug 24th 2023

I am travelling overseas for a number of months and need someone to look after my senior dog. Aleah is a Malamute who is 12 years old. She is very low maintenance and only needs short walks a number of times a day. She mostly just naps all day. Looking for someone to have her in their home for 3 months. still waiting on date confirmation - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, September 8, 2023

Cat sitter

$5

Pomona, CA 91767, USA

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I have 2 cute playful kittens who need watching while I go out. - Due date: Before Saturday, February 10, 2024

House/Dog sitting

$350

Alexandria, VA 22308, USA

Aug 15th 2023

Caring for our dog in our home from Sept 22-Sept 29 - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, September 22, 2023

Cat sitting

$69

Friendswood, TX 77546, USA

Jul 29th 2023

Cat sitting Feeding cat Cleaning litter box Playing with cat - Due date: Flexible

Bearded dragon pet sitter

$100

Knoxville, TN 37918, USA

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Bearded dragon and dog sitter - Due date: Flexible

Help! Needed last minute dog sitter ! Urgent!

$200

Canoga Park, CA 91304, USA

Jul 3rd 2023

I need a dog sitter to watch my dog for a period of 10 to 15 days and he will need to stay with you at your place. The sitter that I had backed out at the last minute and I fly out of the state tomorrow the 4th of July. I'm urgently needing somebody to be able to take the dog tomorrow morning and watch him throughout the next 10 to 15 days. Thank you so much ahead of time. - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, July 3, 2023

Overnight pet sitting

$500

Ventura, CA 93003, USA

Jun 21st 2023

I need someone to overnight petsit my cat and dog while I am at a seminar for one week in September. Heidi (my adorable Boxer) 1.5 years old can be very timid and takes medication daily. She goes for a short walk early each morning while it’s nice a quiet outside. She loves the cat (Hunter 3yo)💗💗💗 - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, September 16, 2023

Cat sitter

$150

Grapevine, TX 76051, USA

Jun 7th 2023

Every other day cat sitting - Due date: Flexible

Dog Sitting

$70

Pasadena, CA 91101, USA

Jun 5th 2023

I need someone to come and take care of my 12 week old Cockapoo puppy while I am away at work, it is very urgent! :( - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, June 5, 2023

Cat sitter we are going on vacation

$50

Tujunga, CA 91042, USA

May 9th 2023

Feeds Clyde, check water and food, clean sandbox of Clyde's pee and poop put in plastic bag and put right outside of the door. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, May 26, 2023