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Recent Pet Care reviews in Melbourne

Great guy, quick and easy delivery, and did great service. Highly recommended! 🤗

Transport/Delivery - Pet transport/delivery.

$85

Kristine did a great job taking care of our pets while we were away. She was really lovely to deal with and flexible when we needed to change the dates, she was also very diligent and gave lots of updates.

Pet feeding & playing

$150

Bettina took great care of our puppy and showered him with love.

Dog sitting border collie puppy

$30

Our little puppy had a wonderful time with Mariesa. I would definitely recommend her.

Babysit my 10 week old whippet puppy

$300

Scott did a fantastic job looking after my kitten. Very friendly and great to chat with! Thank you ;)

Looking after a kitten

$150

Great help. Showed up on time and followed the instructions to complete the task promptly

Need help with setup a fish tank

$120

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

$70 - $250

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$70

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$135

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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

Clip my cats claws and brush out shedding fur

$50

Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia

18th Mar 2025

My cat is skittish and doesn't let me brush her. If you can get near her it would be great to clip her nails and brush out her shedding fur

Pet interstate transfer

$250

Brunswick East VIC 3056, Australia

16th Mar 2025

Need to transfer my cat from Melbourne to Sydney as want her home.

Help with newborn!

$60

South Yarra VIC, Australia

15th Mar 2025

Looking for some regular help, twice a week, with our newborn baby, who arrived 7 weeks ago. I’ve sadly had to go back to work already so looking for some help for my wife. Likely twice a week (e.g., Tuesday and Thursday), for maybe 3 hours a day. Would love to hear from you!

Fantastic help, thanks Catherine!

Dog sitting

$5

St Kilda VIC, Australia

8th Mar 2025

We will be going to Europe from April 26 until May 22nd and need someone to look after our 1 year old American staffy Obie. Price can be negotiated- have just put $5 for now

Cat sitting

$40

Richmond VIC, Australia

7th Mar 2025

Cat sitting for Margy, Zeus and Oscar

Dog sitting - 5yo choc lab

$15

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

2nd Mar 2025

Looking for a pet sitter to look after our 5yo choc lab boy while we go overseas. Total 24 nights (drop off 22 March, pick up 15 April). We are based in Fitzroy North so preferably someone nearby, with a house/town house that has a small backyard area. Our boy is an outdoor dog and stays outside all the time (including sleeping), as long as there's shelter he'll be fine. He is a generally well-behaved dog unless triggered. He's very friendly so will jump up or pull/bark at other people or dogs if he wants to play. This task is for a trial night before our requested trial date to ensure compatibility and that you like our dog.If trial night goes well, you must be available for the dates mentioned above. Offering $400 total for the 24 nights we require.

Excellent care-taker for our 5yo choc labrador. Lovely family and home. Would highly recommend 😊

Deep clean and dry 3x cat litter boxes

$50

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

1st Mar 2025

Just got home from vacation and pet sitter hasn’t cleaned litter boxes or house, just feeling overwhelmed with the amount of cleaning that needs to get done. 2x stainless steel with splatter guards and 1x plastic. Task includes emptying, properly washing and drying

Wash my cat at my home

$95

South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

25th Feb 2025

Cat grooming at comfort of its home incl. nail clippings, washing and brushing

Pet Sitter of a Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday nights

$50

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

25th Feb 2025

Pet Sitter Needed for Kiki – Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday Nights I'm looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter to look after my Sharpei, Kiki, while I'm at work on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday nights. About Kiki: 4 years old, affectionate, and loves company Enjoys cuddles, high-fives, and a bit of playtime No backyard, so she'll need a short walk or supervised toilet break Well-behaved but needs someone patient and attentive What I Need: Someone to stay with Kiki at my place or preferably theirs from the evening until I return in the morning from work. Ensure she’s comfortable, fed (if needed), and gets a toilet break Preferably someone experienced with dogs, especially Sharpeis If you're interested or know someone who might be a good fit, please reach out with your experience and rates. Thanks!

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

Dog sitting in your home

$400

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

3rd Feb 2025

Looking for someone to look after my 3 year old labrador for 2 weeks in your home while I’m overseas.. I’m located in Prahran so somewhere not too far away. He’s very friendly with all humans and other pets. 22nd of February to 7th of March.

Ryan looked after my dog for two weeks whilst I was overseas kept me updated with photos daily and took great care of my dog would highly recommend!

Pet Sitter

$100

Elwood VIC, Australia

1st Feb 2025

Hello! I have two beautiful low fuss cats (8 years old) that need to be watched over from 10am - 3pm on Tuesday 4th Feb. I have works (an installation) being carried out on my property and think it’ll be easier if the catties are off site for several hours while this is being done. You will need to be able to pick them up and drop them off and host them at your property (to be honest they probably won’t even leave their cat carrier). Please let me know if you are able to do this and if you have any pet (cat) experience! Thank you, Jordan

Will absolutely be using your services again! Thank you so much!

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.

Cat nail clipping

$50

Southbank VIC, Australia

24th Nov 2024

Help! I need a patient, calm and experienced person to clip my cats nails. He’s not aggressive, he does make a lot of noise when I attempt it though!

Grace was fantastic with my cat Roger. She got the job done efficiently with a cat that really didn’t want his claws cut! Thanks Grace!

Dog step for dog door

$85

South Melbourne, Victoria

17th Nov 2024

In need of a little step for my dog door. Will share photos. Likely will need to measure in person. Material that is all weather as will be outside. I need a little step on the inside and the all weather on the outside. My dog is very little so the jump down discourages him from going outside.

Great attention to detail creating a bespoke ledge for my dog to use his door. Measurements made to fit. Great detail. Communication at times could be a bit touch and go but we got the job done in the end!

Pet sitting for a few weeks

$250

Port Melbourne, Victoria

10th Nov 2024

Hi there, I’m looking for a reliable and loving pet sitter (pet sitters home, not mine unfortunately) to care for my dog, Lola, while I spend some time with my mum. The dates I’m looking at would be about 2 weeks possibly leaving end of this week (let’s say the 16th) but it may change. Lola is a 13-year-old, very chill dog who can be a little timid at first but quickly warms up and loves anyone who cares for her. She’s low-maintenance and mostly enjoys lounging around, so she’s easy to look after once she feels comfortable. I’ll need someone to take care of her for a few weeks, and as it’s a longer stay, I’m hoping to find someone open to offering a more affordable rate for the extended time. Please let me know if you’re available and what your rates would be for the duration. Thanks so much! Liv

Absolutely amazing!! Couldn’t recommend enough

Pet sitting and walking

$40

South Yarra VIC, Australia

6th Nov 2024

Need petsitting for 2 cavoodles , feed them, walk them Super friendly , playful dogs

Fantastic! Super friendly, great communications, prompt and a really nice person. Highly reccomend her for any task

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 !

tabatha was absolutely amazing looking after my bunny !!!!! thank you 🫶

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

$20

Prahran VIC 3181, 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.

Took wonderful care of my cat for 4 weeks!! Fantastic service

Recent Pet Boarding tasks in Melbourne

Pet Boarding 27/12 - 06/01

$250

Melbourne VIC, Australia

20th Dec 2024

We’re looking for pet boarding for 27/12 - 06/01 as our friend who is currently looking after our 2 dogs will be away on those dates. Thanks Paula

Pet Boarding from 27/12 - 06/01

$250

Ivanhoe VIC, Australia

24th Nov 2024

Need someone to petsit our 2 lovely dogs from 27/12 to 01/06. No daily walk needed. We will be providing our own food. Note boarding will be at your place. Great for someone who’s working from home and need the extra cash.

Looking for pet boarding for Christmas for my pup

$300

Richmond VIC, Australia

2nd Dec 2022

Not sure my chances on here but I’ve just moved to Melbourne and need someone to look after my little Pomeranian dog. For the 24th 25th 26th and 27th I would need someone to have him at their place I’ll provide everything of course. Anywhere in melb I can drop him. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Pet boarding

$350

Melbourne, VIC

13th Jul 2022

Hi i would like to get dog boarding for my dog from 21 July to 7th August. my dog is 1.5 yo french bulldog. Basic trained. Very friendly. Love to play Dog boarding in ur home.. Food and toys will be provided by me. near Melbourne CBD (Prefer if pickup and drop off provided) Thanks - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 21 July 2022