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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

So often we forget that we're human, and that we need each other, especially in times like these. James was there when I need him, like a friend you asked a favor of. Be assured you'll be taken care of. Clifford U.S.M.C.

Fish tank and stand

$100

He’s great! Super helpful

Clean out fish tank

$155

What's the average cost of a Pet Care

$50 - $150

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$50

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$92

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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

Aquarium tank

$100

Muscatine IA 52761, USA

Sep 8th 2026

Drilling tank for sump and overflow

Aquarium tank

$200

Muscatine IA 52761, USA

Sep 8th 2026

Drilling tank dor sump and overflow

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!

Fish tank cleaning

$100

Fort Collins CO 80525, USA

Sep 7th 2026

Clean glass fish tank from algae, change water

Need a fish tank glass repair

$100

Riverside CA 92505, USA

Sep 6th 2026

I have a 75gal fish tank one side of the glass has a big crack looking to replace the glass

Feeding my 2 beautiful parakeets while I’m on vacation for 10 days

$35

Newtown Square PA 19073, USA

Sep 5th 2026

Come twice a day to feed and water 2 beautiful parakeets- mother and baby

Care for parakeets twice daily while on vacation for 2 weeks

$25

Newtown Square PA 19073, USA

Sep 3rd 2026

I need someone to come to our home and feed and water my 2 parakeets while we’re on vacation for 2 weeks. We plan to schedule once we get pet care.

Fish tank set up for a 36 gallon fish tank

$100

Cedar Hill TX 75104, USA

Sep 3rd 2026

I need my 36-gallon tank set up

Feed 2 cats and cleaning 2 litter boxes Daily, night feeding

$275

Cincinnati OH 45239-7244, USA

Sep 3rd 2026

I need this from Oct 7th to Oct 18th. I am in a wheelchair and I live in the Mt Airy/White Oak area.

Fish tank cleaner

$60

Oxnard CA 93030, USA

Sep 2nd 2026

We need someone who knows how to clean fish tanks

Dog Boarding Needed for Friendly 10 lb Poodle/Shih Tzu Mix (Sept 2–6)

$400

Georgetown TX 78626-6727, USA

Aug 31st 2026

Looking for a reliable and caring dog sitter to board my 10 lb black Poodle/Shih Tzu mix in your home from the evening of Sept. 2 through the evening of Sept. 6. Female, potty trained, friendly, enjoys spending time outdoors, eats 1–2 times per day, and has no special care requirements. A safe, loving environment is important, and a fenced yard is preferred. Experience with small dogs is a plus. Please provide updates/photos during the stay. I am collaborating with Airtasker and may film portions of my experience, so comfort with appearing briefly in content or allowing some behind-the-scenes footage is appreciated.

Fish tank cleaner

$100

Mt Vernon KY 40456, USA

Aug 30th 2026

I need someone to clean a sand fish tank

Water outside container plants and 2 indoor plants

$150

Leland NC 28451-8485, USA

Aug 30th 2026

Water 5 outside container plants and 2 indoor plants from 9/19 to 10/9 every other day

Pet sitting

$200

Culver City CA 90230-5488, USA

Aug 29th 2026

Dogsit my 10lbs cavapoo. Fully potty and house trained. Prefer you board him. 11/23-30

Watering Outside potted plants while on vacation

$300

Lakeland FL 33813-1544, USA

Aug 28th 2026

I need outside potted plants watered once or twice a week for the month of November while I’m am on vacation

Empty aquarium tank

$200

Yonkers NY 10703, USA

Aug 26th 2026

Heavy lifting need it moved from one room to the other only the top tank

Need outdoor plants watered for a week.

$160

Windcrest TX 78239-2416, USA

Aug 26th 2026

Water outdoor plants every other day starting Saturday. Over 75 plants in front and back yard. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 1500 - 3000 sq ft Has green waste bin: No

Will use him again in the future.

Plant watering

$250

San Francisco CA 94110-5106, USA

Aug 25th 2026

Need 6 large indoor plants to be watered once per week for 3 weeks. There is flexibility on which day as long as it’s 6-7 days apart.

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