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Recent Pet Care reviews

Jillinda looked after my dog for 2 weeks. She provided regular updates which gave me peace of mind that my fur-baby was being spoilt while I was away. She was understanding of my dog's instincts as a working breed and her quirks. I highly recommend Jillinda.

Dog sit in your home 19-31 March

$200

Awesome experience! 110% output! Thank you very much!

Dog sitting over New Year 2023-2024, week and a half.

$500

Sharon is a lovely lady who is willing to do what needs to get done

Cat grooming

$100

Anne was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, calm and confident in grooming our long-haired kitten. Went above and beyond. Thank you so much!

Cat grooming

$150

Took good care of my dog for 2 weeks. She also gave him a bath. Sometimes it was hard to communicate because Susannah is still learning English.

Petsitting Dog for 2 weeks (26 sep to 12 Oct)

$200

Very accommodating and friendly

Pick up and drop off from North Lakes Day Hospital to Petrie Motel

$100

What's the average cost of a pet care expert

$70 - $240

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$70

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$130

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Recent Pet Boarding reviews

Great service, fast, easy, very reliable! Thanks Meg.

Pet boarding

$250

Very Happy, Krystal really took care, she is really good

Pet boarding

$60

Thank you Ana for looking after Mia. You've done a great job and thank you for taking her to the beach. Wishing you safe travels and happiness while you stay here.

Pet boarding for a few hours

$40

Thank you Gemma for looking after our little Cinnamon. He was in good hands and will definitely book u in future. Thanks from Mohammed ,farisha, Samaah , Ahyaan and little Cinnamon

Pet boarding

$80

Demi kept our dog for 3 nights when we were away. She was very easy to talk to and quick to respond. She sent us photos assuring us that our puppy was fine. We would recommend everyone to avail her services.

Pet Boarding

$50

Reliable, recommended provider

Pet boarding for a bearded dragon, 21-28 days

$350

What's the average cost of a pet boarding expert

$104 - $350

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$104

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$250

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$350

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Why book pet care 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 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 services is easy on Airtasker. Simply post your task and you’ll soon get offers from pet lovers near you who are ready to help. You can find pet sitters, pet food delivery services, and even pet boarding on our platform.

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Top Pet Care related questions

The average cost of pet services on Airtasker is $15 to $140, but it could cost more or less than this. The price of your pet care services will depend on the service you need, what kind of pet you have, and how much time is needed to complete your task. For instance, the rates for hiring dog sitters can range from $15 to $100. The cost of dog walkers can range from $20 to $50. Specify the task you need to get the best quote for pet care in your area. 

Pet carers can help with all aspects of keeping your pet happy and healthy so you have peace of mind even when you're away from home or unable to look after your beloved pets. 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.

No qualifications are necessary to be a pet carer, but a love for animals and a caring personality helps. Pet sitters or anyone looking after animals may need Public Liability insurance. You may find a pet care provider who has done pet-minding courses to formalise their experience. It's recommended to do a background check before hiring a Tasker for pet care in your area. 

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.

Hiring pet services means your pet can still get the care and attention it needs when you’re away on holidays, 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 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

Help me de-shed and groom my husky cross malamute dog

$100

East Cannington WA 6107, Australia

26th Jan 2025

My 10 year old girl is in urgent need of a professional grooming session and deshedding treatment. Due to the recent arrival of my firstborn, I’ve found it increasingly difficult to give her the attention she normally receives, especially when it comes to maintaining her coat. Over the past few months, her fur has become tangled and matted in places, and she has been shedding more than usual. This has led to some discomfort for her, as well as an increase in fur around the house. I’m looking for a groomer who can not only wash and tidy up her coat but also help with deshedding to reduce the excessive shedding.

Repair my luggage zipet

$100

Cremorne NSW 2090, Australia

26th Jan 2025

Come to Cremorne, collect the baggage, fix the zipper and return the baggage. Please quote all inclusive price including zipper replacement.

Advise/help me to select and style indoor plants for my apartment

$280

Lyneham, Australian Capital Territory

26th Jan 2025

I just need some help making choices, arranging/styling and caring for indoor plants for my apartment. (I will do all the purchasing). I have two indoor cats, so the plants will also need to be safe for pets

For a cat flap on the door

$40

Sellicks Beach SA 5174, Australia

25th Jan 2025

I need somone to come and fit a cat flap on the door in the house from one room to another Thanks

Cat grooming - lion or teddy shave.

$90

Airport West VIC, Australia

25th Jan 2025

I’m not sure wether you visit the home or I go to you, I’m happy with either.

Dust 7 chickens with lice

$200

Marks Point NSW, Australia

25th Jan 2025

My 7 chickens need dusting due to lice

Dog sitting

$50

Wongan Hills WA, Australia

25th Jan 2025

Dog sitting ...............

Groom my cavalier maltese poodle

$60

Ferny Hills QLD 4055, Australia

25th Jan 2025

Groom - clip, tidy, nails, bath

Watering plants

$250

Lysterfield VIC, Australia

18th Jan 2025

Need someone to water our plants for the next 4 days during the later afternoon / evening.

A+ Thanks for your help

Mouse sit

$144

Dulwich Hill NSW, Australia

17th Jan 2025

Baby sit two mice. They’re handsome

She did great I’m very happy with the work

Clean Aquarium, remove algae and change water

$60

Glen Waverley, Victoria

16th Jan 2025

Aquarium needs cleaning. Change water and remove algae

Kevin is very friendly and is very knowledgeable

Brush two dogs

$150

Wakerley QLD, Australia

15th Jan 2025

Spend 3 hours brushing two dogs and drying.

Great job! Good help!

Feed our bearded dragon on days Tuesd 14 and Wedn 15th morning & arvo

$150

Blaxland NSW 2774, Australia

10th Jan 2025

Oscar eats two worms and veg in the morning, and then about 4 wood roaches in the pm. We will provide all the food for you near his enclosure, just need you to arrive and feed him pls

Mitch was always prompt with the time of the task, very communicative and fully trustworthy.

Put together Grow Play Monkey bars

$120

Baldivis WA, Australia

8th Jan 2025

Put together the medium sized monkey bars from Grow Play

Billy was awesome. Nothing was too much of an issue for him. Highly recommend.

Dog sitting

$150

Ascot Vale VIC, Australia

6th Jan 2025

I need to go away for work for a few days and with family away and the dog resort booked out, I need to find another solution last minute. I will be heading to QLD from wednesday until friday this week. Open to house sitting at my place in Ascot Vale if preferred. Pearl is an 11 month old Black & white GSP who is energetic and requires at least an hour of exercise every day.

Jess is a star. Looked after my house and very needy and energetic doggo with no issues. Highly recommend for any jobs.

2hour Puppy Sitter

$40

Brabham WA, Australia

5th Jan 2025

We have a 12 week old puppy who is just getting used to staying home by himself while we are at work. We would like someone to come by 11am-1pm Monday- Wednesday to check in on him, give him some lunch, potty and playtime.

Kaitlin was super communicative, transparent and reliable! We asked her to look after our puppy (AKA our pride of joy) and he was calm and happy at the end of each day, thanks to her. Thanks Kaitlin!

Cat feeder

$250

Berowra, New South Wales

1st Jan 2025

I need someone to visit my house and feed my 2 cats once a day and clean the litter trays from 13th Jan to 22nd Jan.

Liz was fantastic! Definitely the best cat sitter we have had yet. Messaged us every day with her visits. We arrived back after two weeks away to a clean house and two happy cats. Would definitely book again.

Feed my chickens

$20

Saint Helena VIC, Australia

30th Dec 2024

Please top up the water and feed for my chicken.

Promt in response, reliable, timely and above and beyond. Thanks for looking after our pets while we were away!

Pet feeding

$30

Oak Park VIC 3046, Australia

28th Dec 2024

We need cats fed wet food and dry food, and water bowls refilled Around dinner time on 30th December and 31st December 2024 Reposting as last tasker cancelled due to personal circumstances

Sheila was great to work with! She sent photo updates of our fur babies and made sure I knew how things were going while I was away

Help Dog sit 2 puppies

$150

Springfield Lakes QLD 4300, Australia

26th Dec 2024

Hi there! My pup sitter cancelled last min and we need someone who can dog sit our 2 dogs for a couple nights at your own place please x Dog: 2 Mini Dachshunds (1 Male, 1 female) Dates: 27th-31st Dec or 1st Jan (if you can only do a few nights, that helps too! just let me know. Any help would be appreciated!) Happy to drop them off or if you can pick them up, let me know :)

If I could give Megan more than 5 stars, I definitely would have. If you’re after someone who would love your dogs as though they are their own, bring them for walks and absolutely spoil them with love, Megan is who you’re looking for! Thank you so much for taking care of our pups while we were away x