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Recent Pet Care reviews in Melbourne

Carolyn took very good care of my dog, and was very quick to respond to messages.

Puppy sitting including pick up and drop off

$30

Hi Zulma. Sorry about the late payment. Only the second time using the website. Thanks.

*Urgent* Dog sitter wanted for 11:30am today.

$50

Julie went above and beyond to pick up the cat as the cat was anxious. I recommend Julie without hesitation!!!

Cat sitting

$5

Catherine did a wonderful job and was very patient with him through the process - highly recommended

Cat shaving

$150

Great job thank you

Mobile Cat Grooming

$100

Jen was fabulous and went above and beyond for myself and Swarley. Highly recommend!!

Cat boarding

$250

What's the average cost of a pet care expert in Melbourne

$80 - $250

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$80

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$140

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$250

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What do pet care 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 pet sitters, dog walkers, or someone to help you take care of a puppy when you're at work, Airtasker can connect you with the right professionals. 

Here are a range of pet services available to help with your beloved animals:

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 a dog, reptile boarding, or cat sitting service, your pet can stay in a familiar environment and keep to their routine with a dedicated pet sitter in your own place. 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. Your dog walker will use your dog’s normal collar and lead, plus bring along treats to encourage good behaviour. They’ll walk your dog for around 30 minutes to an hour 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 will 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 in Melbourne

Pet sitting for my Netherland Dwarf bunny!

$300

Armadale VIC 3143, Australia

28th Oct 2024

I am away internationally from 22nd November - 17th December and I have a Netherland Dwarf bunny that needs pet sitting for that period at your home! she requires a lot of attention too! I will supply the food, hay and toys. Her name is Willow, she’s about 7 months old, is shy at first but has a warm personality once warmed up to! For more info, shoot me a message !

Cat grooming

$80

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

27th Oct 2024

Full brush of Domestic Short Haired cat to reduce shedding and hair balls. Hair is short but very fine and sheds a lot. No bath required. Cat is very friendly but can be a bit wriggly and squirmy when being held in place. Experienced cat groomers only. Flexible with dates. Must be after 10 December. Ideally before Christmas but flexible if no availability until next year.

Cat grooming

$100

Melbourne VIC, Australia

24th Oct 2024

I had posted previously but somehow my task has disappeared. I am looking for a regular groomer to come to my place fortnightly to groom my 2 Sphynx cats. Experience with sphynx is essential. If you have contacted me previously please get back in touch

Thank you for your help! Manuela. You're very patient and friendly.

Pet Sitter Required

$200

Prahran VIC, Australia

20th Oct 2024

Require a person to take care of my cat between the dates of 24 Dec- 30 Jan as I am going on holiday. All materials (litter, cat food ect) will be provided for the entire period. Cat is a 8yr old male long hair/ragdoll. He literally sleeps all day and might head out to play in the garden occasionally. Require someone to watch over him at their residence whilst I’m gone.

Cat claws trimmed

$40

St Kilda, Victoria

20th Oct 2024

Old cat needs nails trimmed. She hates this. I can hold her but I need someone to trim her claws.

Looking after Billy

$100

Melbourne VIC, Australia

19th Oct 2024

Hi, I’m going to Sydney on the 23/10 - 25/10. Need someone to look after my 1 year old poodle for 1.5 days. I be dropping him off at your property with his crate, bed, food and water bowl. He is desex on 23/10 so needs extra care. Thanks

Thanks for looking after Billy. Very good service. Jee was friendly I highly recommend him for pet sitting. Would use again :)

Fish Tank Maintenance

$150

Melbourne VIC, Australia

18th Oct 2024

Fish Tank Maintenance, Filter Care, Gravel Cleaning, Water Testing, Algae Control, and buy fish food and Essential Fish Tank Items to Buy

Cut cat nails

$25

Southbank VIC, Australia

14th Oct 2024

Hey everyone, I'm reaching out to see if anyone has experience in cutting cats' nails safely. I'm looking for someoe to do it as im ensure If I can do this without hurting them or causing any bleeding. But Any advice or personal experiences you could share would be greatly appreciated!

Very friendly and well communicated and well explained ! and they were travelling from France so good experience for them especially the first time on the app!

Cat sitter

$800

Windsor VIC, Australia

14th Oct 2024

Me and my partner are going overseas for 3 weeks and need a pet sitter for our kitten 🥹 he is 9 months old! We are going away from Nov 4th - Nov 25th. He would just need to be fed in the morning and afternoon and may want a bit of play time as well :) his cat litter box would need cleaning too Prefer that he does stay in our apartment as he is still quite young and prefers his comfortable surroundings

Cleaner required in Parkville one day a week

$120

Parkville VIC 3052, Australia

11th Oct 2024

I broke my foot and am having surgery this Monday, 14th October and will be requiring the help of a professional cleaner one day a week.

Pet sitter

$400

Melbourne VIC, Australia

9th Oct 2024

We need an experienced pet sitter ( with large dogs) to look after our German shepherd baby girl...from 11 Dec to 31-Dec, must have a decent fenced yard. She will need to be the only dog, and will require 2 walks each day and to sleep inside and get plenty of love and attention, as she is a real Valcro Dog who loves humans.

Need someone to look after my cat for a couple days

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

4th Oct 2024

I have a little girl she’s very sweet but talks a lot. I’m in the midst of moving houses, I don’t want to stress her out, can provide food and litter

My request was last minute she reached out to me super friendly no complaints :)

Dog sitter

$150

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

3rd Oct 2024

I’m looking for a dog sitter to look after my two dogs this weekend. I have one 3 month old chihuahua and one 4 year old dachshund. For maybe 1 or 2 nights. From this Friday.

I’m happy with the care provided my dogs. I got regular updates and my dogs seems to enjoy their stay (I’m big on reading their vibe) I will be using their dog sitting services again 🤗

Dog sitter needed from 17 September till 2 October

$100

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

8th Sep 2024

Need someone to take care of my 3 year old miniature dachshund at your house. Slinky cannot be left home alone for more than 3 or 4 hours so ideally would prefer a household where there are 2 or 3 people. Preferably no other pets should be at your house during this time. Slinky is fine with teenagers and adults but sometimes barks at babies and toddlers. He will also most likely want to sleep in your bed at night (don't worry, he's 80% toilet trained which means he knows to jump off your bed to do wee on the training pads which I will provide.) I will supply his bed, leash, food and toys for the duration of his stay.

Aaron was very patient in taking care of Slinky whilst I was away. Unfortunately Aaron's house was a bit of a mess which meant Slinky's collar and leash went missing.

Pet sitter

$5

Melbourne VIC, Australia

11th Aug 2024

I’m going on holiday and need someone to take care of my cat in their home for 2 weeks. Daily feeding twice a day needed.

Really really good couple that took care of my baby and gave me updates

Dog sitting

$25

Melbourne VIC, Australia

1st Aug 2024

Dog sitting needed starting 22 Aug

It was lovely to meet legends Grant and Debbie and I'm sure our beloved dog is well looked after. Thanks mate.

Steam clean couch, cat tower & rug

$120

Richmond VIC, Australia

18th Jul 2024

Steam clean grey couch, cat tower and a rug. The cat tower is disassembled. See photos for measurements - rug is approx 190cm x 280cm.

Thank you for coming and doing the job so quickly. Highly recommend!!

Dog sitter

$150

Essendon VIC, Australia

13th Jul 2024

Looking for a dog sister until Wednesday night or Thursday morning for our Bichon frise. You will be minding the dog at your house although we will provide food. He is a happy and very friendly dog

Sil and his family took exceptional care of our dog, treating him as if he were their own. They kept us updated with photos and daily summaries. I highly recommend them for dog sitting. They exceeded our expectations, and our dog clearly enjoyed the walks and attention.

Dog day care

$90

St Kilda VIC, Australia

3rd Jun 2024

Hey all looking for someone to mind my dog from 7am till 5pm this Tuesday must be able to pick up and drop off

Easy going good to deal with

Cat sitting for 4 days

$100

Oakleigh VIC, Australia

3rd Jun 2024

I'm looking for a feline lover to care for, play and feed my almost 3yo cat, Bullet. Dates I'm looking for: Twice a day on 8th Jun - 10th Jun Morning only for 11th Jun Visit location: Oakleigh He is inquisitive but takes a bit to warm up to but could be absolutely friendly once he gains faith. Super playful if you interact with him or will be by himself. I'm strictly looking for someone who respects and loves a pet as an equal and would be grateful if you can plz help with: - 2x feeds a day Morning and night (wet & dry) - regular litter change - playtime (leave the minutes up to you).

Thanks Yu for agreeing to pet sit my cat and for entertaining and playing with him too. Despite the distance from her house to mine, Yu quite literally went out of her way to help take care of my cat everyday, just because of her love for cats. She gave me regular updates everyday via texts with photos and videos. Overall, she has a friendly and genuine personality.