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Recent Pet Care reviews in East Melbourne

Champion, did a great job

I need aquarium maintenance

$100

Kevin is a great guy – our vizsla came home very relaxed and sleepy will defintely use again!

I need pet sitting services

$50

Quick and professional

I need balcony cleaning, please!

$100

Mark is an absolute delight. He came and picked our pup on time. And he shared updates every day while we were away. My pup seemed very comfortable with him. We would definitely recommend him and happy to leave our dog with him at anytime.

Pet sitting

$30

Thanks Alex and Brad for looking after our dog. He was happy to see us this afternoon and is now all toasty inside with us ! Julie and family

Dog sitting

$40

Great help,Looked after our dogs nicely.Flexibility is big plus!

Dog Minding

$80

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

$62 - $205

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$62

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$120

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$205

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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 East Melbourne

Pet care mentor

$10

Templestowe VIC, Australia

19th Jan 2025

Someone with dog grooming experience, not necessarily a professional groomer Cleaning ears, nails, hair trimming, etc Toy poodle Close to Templestowe Let's connect and negotiate an hourly rate ABN required

Dog grooming x2 puppies

$60

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

19th Jan 2025

Grooming a dog involves several steps to keep them clean, healthy, and comfortable. Here's a simple guide: 1. **Brushing**: Start by brushing your dog’s coat to remove any dirt, mats, or loose hair. Use the right brush for their coat type. 2. **Bathing**: Use dog-specific shampoo and lukewarm water. Make sure not to get soap in their eyes, ears, or nose. Rinse thoroughly. 3. **Drying**: Gently towel dry your dog. For long-haired dogs, you may want to use a blow dryer on a low, cool setting. 4. **Nail Trimming**: Carefully trim your dog’s nails using clippers made for dogs. Be cautious not to cut too far, as it can hurt them. 5. **Ear Cleaning**: Use a cotton ball and a dog-safe ear cleaner to clean their ears. 6. **Teeth Brushing**: Brush your dog’s teeth using a dog-friendly toothbrush and toothpaste.

Cat sitting Kew

$100

Kew East VIC, Australia

9th Jan 2025

10th - 23rd house/cat sitting Don’t mind if you stay at my apartment or just come in once daily to feed water and play with my baby while away. (My friend who was meant to cat sit canceled last minute today)

Long-haired cat de-tangled and groomed

$150

Doncaster VIC, Australia

5th Jan 2025

Matted long-haired cat needing grooming, shaving.

Dog Sitter

$180

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

22nd Dec 2024

We have a 3 year old male labradoodle (fully house trained, chipped, vaccinated) and with extremely good temperament and we need an experienced dog sitter to look after him for 3 nights until 1 Jan. He is mainly an indoor dog but loves outdoor walks. The dog needs to be dropped back to our home in Kew on the 1st Jan between 4pm and 5 pm. We will supply his bedding, food and toys. He sleeps indoors and is scared of thunder and fire works so def needs to be indoors on the night of 31st. Thank you

Dog sitter 24-27 Dec inclusive

$100

Kew VIC, Australia

19th Dec 2024

Dog sit 24-27 Dec inclusive for 1 young medium size dog, very well behaved, but needs someone gentle and quiet as he is still getting used to the world and is quite timid.

Dog groom and de shed

$80

Blackburn South VIC, Australia

13th Dec 2024

My dog is 30kg staffy cross lab Needs a wash and de shed

Dog Sitting

$30

Kedron QLD 4031, Australia

30th Nov 2024

Looking for a pet sitter/dog walker for my 3 old Jack Russell Times between 8-9am &/or 6-7pm depending on the day. Tasks include walking and feeding my dog.

Grooming, wash and nail cripping

$70

Balwyn VIC, Australia

27th Nov 2024

14.5 years old senior male dog Maltese Cross. 13 kg. Name is Simba Last grooming 7 weeks ago

Cat sitting(at your place)

$500

Box Hill VIC, Australia

26th Nov 2024

I am visiting my family overseas over the Christmas holiday (20 dec - 6 Jan) and looking for someone to take care of my cat (Yen) during this time. I will drop her off on the morning of 20 dec and pick her up 6 jan afternoon at your place. Yen might not be the easiest cat to handle because she is very shy and anxious in a new place and with people, so it might take her a couple of days to feel more normal, therefore I am also looking for someone who can give her space when she needs it. Due to this, I am also looking for a pet sitter who does not currently have another cat, dog, or children. She's also an indoor only cat. I will provide her with food, toys and litter, and the litter box. Would definitely prefer someone experienced with cat and located not too far from Box Hill area. Let me know if this sounds like a great job for you! Cheers!

Jee Wee wonderfully took care of my cat for a couple of weeks. He provided regular updates and my cat was also happy to stay with him.

Cat grooming

$30

Blackburn VIC, Australia

25th Nov 2024

Needed cat nakl trimming ear and jose cleaning and paw cleansing

Dog Wash & Groom

$100

Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia

24th Nov 2024

Preferably mobile but also happy to drop off and pick up. Ollie the border collie needs a wash and nail clipping/general grooming (a light deshedding and clipping of fur). To include drying off also.

Fish tank maintainance

$50

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

23rd Nov 2024

Maintenance of 15 litre fish tank

Rabbit boarding

$650

Doncaster East, Victoria

18th Nov 2024

Looking after 1 x rabbit during school summer holiday from 22 Dec to 28 Jan

Pet sitting

$30

Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

8th Nov 2024

I need someone to look after my 3 year old Kelpie from about 20/12 to 5/1

Dog sitting

$30

Templestowe VIC, Australia

8th Nov 2024

I need someone to look after my 3 year old Kelpie from about 20/12 to 5/1

Cat sitter

$300

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

30th Oct 2024

Hi there, I need a cat sitter to momd my cat while I’m away for Christmas for roughly 2 weeks. Prefer someone experienced with cats and is an animal lover. Will be minding at their house.

Dog sitting

$50

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

28th Oct 2024

Dog sitting from 1/11–4/11

Nora is such a wonderful dog lover, I would strongly recommend to anyone needing doggie sitting!!! My dog now has made a new good friend 😊

Pet sitting

$600

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

13th Oct 2024

Dog sitting for one week from 11th November 2024 until 17th November inclusive. Two female French Bulldogs who are 3.5 years old. House trained.

Nora is just beautiful - inside and out! It is clear that she has lots of experience dog sitting and is very knowledgeable. She was fantastic with our two frenchies and they warmed to her immediately! Such a relief to know our fur babies were safe while we were away. Her house is well set up for dogs. Excellent communication, and was willing to do a meet before hand to make sure the dogs were comfortable. Thank you Nora! You are the best!

Dog Sitter (at your house)

$60

Kew VIC, Australia

10th Sep 2024

Looking for an experienced dog sitter to look after my kelpie pup (6 months old) this Saturday night. We live in Kew so someone in or around this area. She’s a beautiful pup, fully house trained and (mostly!) well behaved. She’s smart and gorgeous but does have a lot of pup energy. I’m looking for someone who sits dogs regularly so I know she’s in good hands while we’re away for the night.

It was our first time having our dog babysat by anyone so we were a bit nervous but Bettina was excellent. Made us feel comfortable and took great care of our dog. I would recommend her.