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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

Susan is good. She is very responsive and do the job good. Thank you Susan 😊

Bunny sitter

$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

Definitely using Violet again .Her calmness is just what my cat needs Arrived on time was a pleasure to meet her I would highly recommend her..

Cat groming

$40

What's the average cost of a pet care expert

$70 - $230

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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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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

Wool rug clean - pick up and drop off.

$150

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

23rd Feb 2025

I have a handmade rug - 100% wool, beige and grey in colour, with a fairly thick pile - that needs a general clean. It doesn’t have any major stains, it’s just a bit dirty from dust, people walking across it, etc. It’s absolutely essential that the integrity of the rug is maintained and that the cleaning chemicals and processes used are 100% safe for domestic use (we have a baby who spends a lot of time on this thing). Rug measures 240cm x 330cm. Pickup and drop off (Fitzroy North, Melbourne) preferred. Happy to provide more information. Thanks!

Someone to medicate my cat twice a day for 2 weeks.

$300

Rokeby TAS, Australia

23rd Feb 2025

Going away. Need someone to medicate my cat, morning and night. Also to feed and clean litter tray.

Professional night nurse to look after my 3 month old

$250

South Maclean QLD, Australia

23rd Feb 2025

I need a professional, caring and experienced/qualified night nurse to care for my 3month olddaughter overnight. They need to have police check and many years experience, as well as a caring personality. This is a once off occurrence and would be around 10/12hrs needed of care. My husband will be home if anything was needed during the time. A place to sleep will be provided and your own bathroom/toilet area a hourly rate of 25/30$

Fish tank repairs and maintenance

$200

Bradfield NSW, Australia

23rd Feb 2025

We have a inbuilt fish tank which needs repair and maintenance.

Help with fish tank

$200

Bradfield NSW, Australia

23rd Feb 2025

We have a inbuilt fish tank which needs repairs

Dog sitter required today until tomorrow

$75

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

23rd Feb 2025

Hello I am look for someone to take care of my 8 month old frenchie overnight at your place pick up bondj beach and return to Drummoyne tomorrow Lunch time. Thanks Claire .

Enclosing a small area with cat netting

$150

Hackham West SA, Australia

22nd Feb 2025

I have a very small area I want enclosed with cat netting. The cage in the photo will be going and just want that small area enclosed.

Carpet clean of a 3x4m rug

$5

Cambridge Park NSW, Australia

22nd Feb 2025

Looking for someone to clean this 3x4m rug. Can remove dog bed, chairs and workout bench but tables will need to stay. This room doesn’t get too much airflow. Need to be ok cats and a dog outside likely barking at you the whole time

Dog sitting

$50

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

20th Feb 2025

I need someone to look after my dog for a couple of hours. Food will be provided.

Daniela was very friendly, punctual and did a great job looking after my dog. I can highly recommend her and will definitely hire her again

Cat sitting

$50

Richlands QLD, Australia

19th Feb 2025

Urgently need a cat sitter for tomorrow, 20 Feb. Must be able to have him at your place. I will drop off in the morning and will pick up in the afternoon

Thank you Melissa and her partner for taking care of Sunny on such a short notice. It was really really helpful

Puppy looked after during the day

$30

Mitchell Park SA 5043, Australia

17th Feb 2025

Just need someone to have my puppy while I am at work, all food and puppy things supplied

Jade went out of her way to make thing easier for me. She is just wonderful. Thank you so much

Euthanize My Cat

$1,200

Windsor QLD 4030, Australia

14th Feb 2025

I have had problems with my cat urinating through the house. The cat is also being 'mounted' constantly by the other cat in the house. I have tried various ways to resolve the problem as well as trying to rehome the cat through the RSPCA and AWLQ. My efforts have been unsuccessful. As a last resort, I am now looking for someone to humanely and legally euthanize my cat as well as disposing of it. If you are able to help, please let me know along with providing me with any relevant accreditation.

great person, pleasure to deal with.

Cat sitting

$50

Epping VIC, Australia

12th Feb 2025

I need a cat boarding accomodation asap due to an emergency situation for 2 nights. 2 boy cats that are brothers. Fully indoors, vaccinated and friendly with other cats. Im only able to offer $25 a day at the moment.

Extremely helpful beyond expectations and kind

Organize my stuff(with my dog and rabbit!

$180

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

8th Feb 2025

Hi, I'm a pet mom has a boy friend, we needs help with our personal stuff and my pets stuff. This task will be fluffy!

The lady who came to help me pack was really attentive, she didn't just help me stuff my things into the cupboards. Mostly she gave me a lot of practical advice on how to organise my space and rationalise the way I live in my home. My home is definitely fresher! Highly recommended!

Dog day care

$450

Aranda ACT 2614, Australia

8th Feb 2025

**I need someone to drop into my place in Aranda for a few hours each day from Mon 10th - Fri 14th to hang with my dog Sooty** The offered $$ is for the total five visits (one each day). Sooty has recently had some health issues. He's doing a lot better now but I don't feel comfortable leaving him alone for a full days. Unfortunately I have a big work week from mon 10th - fri 14th and will need to work from the office. I'm hoping to find someone who can drop in to my place in Aranda and spend at least a few hours (ideally 2 at minimim) with Soot each day between 10am - 4pm. No walks required, but I've been giving him some chicken in water to encourage him to drink as he's still a bit nauseous so you may need to do that if he doesn't start drinking more on his own over the weekend (I'll update you!). I also have a cat - she doesn't need anything and is very chill. I am in a cosy garden flat in Aranda with internet and tv etc. Sooty is a friendly, large mix breed dog. He mostly just needs passive company.

I highly recommend Natasha - she is an amazing communicator, professional, reliable, and friendly. She followed all my (slightly bizarre!) instructions for looking after my unwell & anxious dog with absolute ease and even dropped in ahead of the scheduled task to meet him. I really appreciated her updates throughout the week. Natasha is clearly great with animals and I would trust her with my pets and home any time. Thanks again!

Clean fish tank

$60

Wollert VIC, Australia

4th Feb 2025

Please clean fish tank including water change filter parts top up with fresh water and test ph

Fishies are happy thank you

Dog sitting

$50

Pagewood NSW, Australia

4th Feb 2025

Overnight dog sitting for a 3 year old Pomeranian x jack Russel at a townhouse in Pagewood. Roughly 12pm Saturday (8/2) to 3pm Sunday (9/2). All he needs is to be let out in the back garden for the toilet every couple of hours and some biscuits for dinner and breakfast. (I will walk him before I leave) He likes to bark when he first meets someone, but after about 30 minutes he will love you and give you lots of kisses and sleep right next to you. You will have access to all amenities in the house for the duration of your stay. Please don't hesitate to message me if you have any questions :)

Jin was very professional and caring. Would highly recommend her.

Dog minding Lismore 0930-1700

$5

Lismore NSW, Australia

3rd Feb 2025

Seeking a confident dog minder to look after a young large male border collie. Friendly with other dogs. Dropped off with you at 0930 and picked up by 1700. Please send through offers. Ongoing would be great. Can PayID and cash too. Can drop off between Casuarina and Lismore this morning. My work is in Lismore.

Jordan is a very warm, personable and genuinely great young man. Jordan was the best dog minder on Airtasker I have come across to date. Buddy was returned in a very happy and calm state and I will be using Jordan’s services again! Jordan is very experienced with canine behaviour and understands dogs extremely well. My dog is a highly anxious, intact, young male border collie. I highly recommend Jordan for any dog related tasks!

Clean my fish tank

$100

Oran Park NSW, Australia

3rd Feb 2025

Need my fish tank cleaned with clean water and clean the filter please

Alessandrio has done a marvellous job and showed me how to maintain my fish tank. His done a great job. Thank you would highly recommend him. Thank you 😊

Small Aquarium cleaning

$120

Doreen VIC 3754, Australia

1st Feb 2025

Small aquarium need to be clean, including filters

Good worker, ontime,