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Clean out fish tank

$155

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

Put together a cat enclosure

$100

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$50 - $150

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$50

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$75

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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 care provider who has done 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 service provider 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.

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

Train my cat

$75

Strongsville, OH 44136, USA

Mar 24th 2024

I need someone who can train my 8 week old kitten how to use the litter box, drink water, and eat properly without making a mess. It would also be nice if it could be trained not to climb things.

Cat groomer

$100

Carrollton, TX 75006, USA

Mar 24th 2024

Cat has mats he got sick had hood. On now he has big mats

Clean 55 gallon fresh water aquarium. Only one fish in tank.

$70

Wylie, TX 75098, USA

Mar 24th 2024

Change water,clean filter and sand.

Resealed fish tank

$200

Truckee, CA 96161, USA

Mar 23rd 2024

I need an old 120 gallon fish tank resealed and restored

Need to replace fish tank upper frame.

$100

Encino, CA 91316, USA

Mar 22nd 2024

I have a 150 gallon fish tank. But need to replace the upper frame.

Basic saltwater tank maintenance during vacation

$75

Riverside, CA 92503, USA

Mar 21st 2024

Would like someone clean algae off glass, change sock and add tank nutrients 2-3 times during April vacation ( flexible days between April 6-11). Neighbor will feed fish. Water change not required. Approx $75/visit

Help cleaning fish tank

$125

HUNTINGTN BCH, CA 92649, USA

Mar 21st 2024

Hi. I need someone to help clean my 130 gallon saltwater fish tank, sump, refugium and do a couple small maintenance repairs on it. I have all the tools we need. I can help too but you will be the one mostly getting your hands dirty. Experience with aquariums and basic plumbing is a plus. I estimate this job to be 3-4 hours long

Train my kitten

$50

Van Nuys, CA 91406, USA

Mar 20th 2024

My kitten seems to ignore his litter box when it comes to peeing and also tends to climb on things he not supposed to. I try not to discipline as that doesn’t work on cats but i’m completely stressed and don’t know what to do

Fish tank resealed

$100

Monongahela, PA 15063, USA

Mar 19th 2024

I need my 55 gallon fish tank resealed and new black trim

Watch my bird for a month

$80

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Mar 18th 2024

Just watching my bird for a month during the summer while I take a trip. They are healthy and just needed to be a let out a few times and cage cleaned. They are human friendly and allow to be pet

I just need the fish tank polished and connected to the sump

$250

Arcadia, CA 91006, USA

Mar 17th 2024

I just need the fish tank polished. There is no water in it currently.

Dog sitter

$1,400

Henderson, NV 89052, USA

Mar 17th 2024

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

For 4 days, Feed two cats daily, clean litterbox daily.

$10

Salt Lake City, UT 84119, USA

Mar 16th 2024

From April 3 to April 6, feed two cats daily. Clean litter box daily.

Liter box training

$250

San Diego, CA 92115, USA

Mar 15th 2024

Cat won’t poop in the liter box.

Fish tank repair

$300

Seattle, WA 98134, USA

Mar 13th 2024

I need to re glue my 90 gallon fish tank.

Plant sitter

$100

Lakeside, TX 76135, USA

Mar 13th 2024

I need someone to care for my indoor and outdoor plants while I'm on vacation. I'll be on vacation for two weeks.

Aquarium repair

$100

Manassas, VA 20112, USA

Mar 12th 2024

I have a 175gal tank i am teying to get resealed

Dog grooming

$100

Long Beach, CA 90813, USA

Mar 12th 2024

Bath, haircut, nails trimmed down as far as they can be

Fish tank reseal

$50

Shawnee Mission, KS 66218, USA

Mar 12th 2024

need someone to reseal my 60 gallon fish tank

Scratch repair on aquarium

$500

Columbia, MO 65202, USA

Mar 11th 2024

Need scratches removed on 125 fish gallon tank