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Recent Pet Sitting reviews

Jen is an absolute gem. She is extremely knowlwdgeable about cats and cat behaviours, very gentle and loving. I would choose her any time again. Your cats won’t be in better hands than hers.

Cat sitter in Melbourne needed

$500

Jenene was an excellent and caring petsitter. She sent photos daily and kept us updated. We were satisfied with the service, thanks Jenene!

Pet sitting

$30

David is a great fellow, super chill, and did a terrific job for us! Many Thanks ~

Dog sitting Sunday 22 Nov Annandale

$75

Danique is so sweet and was so good with my dog. I highly recommend her and I will definitely be using her services again in the future!

Dog Sitter for 2-3 hours in Chermside

$60

Great communication, outstanding service, will use again. Thanks Kim

I need pet sitting services

$100

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Why find a local pet sitter through Airtasker?

Looking for a professional pet sitter? Whether you’re a pet owner planning a holiday or you work long hours, you’ll soon need to find a pet sitter near you to take care of your furry, scaly, and feathered friends. Your pet sitter can pop around to your home on a casual basis to feed and exercise animals. Or you can hire a pet sitter to look after your pets long-term while you travel. Professional pet sitting is a great way to ensure your pets can stay in their usual home environment and you don’t have to pay expensive boarding kennel fees.

Finding a pet sitter is as simple as posting your task on Airtasker. You’ll hear from top-rated local pet sitters who will love your animals just as much as you do.

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Top Pet Sitting related questions

Boarding kennels

can be expensive for you and frightening for your pet. A pet sitter who comes to your home will ensure your pet can stay comfortable in their usual environment and you might even save on fees. Plus, a long-term pet sitter may also be available to help with house sitting while you’re away for long periods of time.

It depends on the arrangement offered by your pet sitter and what you and your pet feel more comfortable with. You might meet with your pet sitter before you commit to help you decide what option will work best for everyone.

No. Pet sitters don’t need a license in Australia, or any specific qualifications.

The best place to find pet sitter is on Airtasker. A good pet sitter will have high ratings, glowing reviews, and evidence of working with happy pet owners in the past.

While the average cost of dog sitters is between $50 and $200 on Airtasker, the exact price will depend on your location, how often you need the service, the number and type of pets, and how much care is needed.

For certain types of tasks, you may need someone who has a specialist licence and also additional insurance. Please make sure that you confirm that a Tasker has the relevant licence and insurance before accepting an offer.

What does professional pet sitting include?

Pet sitters will give your pets the practical care they need, as well as love and attention they crave while you’re away. Professional pet sitters are experienced in looking after dogs, cats, birds, chickens, ducks, snakes, rats, mice, guinea pigs, fish, horses, cows, and many more animals. Some ways your pet sitter may help are:

Feeding your pet

Most pets need feeding once or twice a day, plus water checked, changed, and topped up. Your professional pet sitter will make sure your pet has fresh, clean water and that they’re fed on schedule with the right quantities and foods, as specified in your instructions. If your pet has special dietary requirements, you can let your pet sitter know so they can accommodate them. 

Exercising your pet

While some pets get enough exercise from running around their enclosure or yard area, if you have a dog, they’ll probably need regular walks. Whether it’s three times a day or just a couple of times a week, your pet sitter can take your dog for a walk so they stay fit, happy, and healthy while you’re on holidays or working late in the office.

Cleaning up

Don’t come home from your holiday or a long day at work to a messy house, yard, or cage. Your pet sitter can take care of all kinds of pet messes so you don’t have to stress. They’ll pick up dog droppings and dispose of them in the bin, change kitty litter as needed, and replace the newspaper in the bottom of your bird or reptile enclosure. Plus, if you’re on an extended holiday, your pet sitter can help arrange pet grooming services like dog grooming and dog washing.

Catering to special requirements

Do you have a dog with diabetes or cat with cataracts? If your pet needs extra special attention, let your professional pet sitter know. Most pet sitters are experienced in pets with special needs, including daily injections, specific diets, giving oral medications, and more. They can even help arrange visits to the vet if your pet needs some extra care. 

Recent Pet Sitting tasks

Dog sitter

$40

Mascot NSW, Australia

14th Nov 2024

Hi am going away on Xmas for more than a month and I need someone to take care my 10 months old schmoodles until I come back. She’s very easy to take care she’s very homebody

Dog Sitter for Cavoodle

$150

Clyde North VIC, Australia

13th Nov 2024

Looking for someone to look after our 6 year old Cavoodle Rusty in their home for 3 nights over the Summer Christmas Holidays

Pet sitter for today point cook location,

$300

Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia

13th Nov 2024

We have a 6 month old Labrador puppy " Bailey" and will need someone to help look after her at our house in point cook for a few hours between 12pm and 6pm if you have any experience with dog grooming that would be awesome, just need someone to take her for a walk and play with her as she is a handful at the moment!!

Emma is a superstar and we can highly recommend her, she is a genuine person who has care and is excellent at her tasks. We certainly will be looking out for her to use again, she is a absolute pleasure.

Cat sitter

$350

Caulfield VIC, Australia

13th Nov 2024

Come and visit the cat daily, feed and give her a tablet

Dog sitting

$100

Surfers Paradise 昆士兰州澳大利亚

12th Nov 2024

We are from Melbourne, and travel here for holiday with our dog, its a female Samoyed,house trained. Need someone to take care of her for few hours 12pm to 7pm

Easy communication,very great experience!

Dog sitting at your home

$300

Essendon VIC, Australia

11th Nov 2024

We are looking for a sitter for our 6yr old German Shorthair Pointer, Kona. Sun 17th to Sat 23rd She is great with other dogs and does need a backyard to run around. Can sleep in or outside. Ideally someone who works from home or will be around.

Cat sitter

$300

Greenwood, Western Australia

11th Nov 2024

Looking for a cat sitter for 28 December 2024 - 18 th January 2025 while we go on holiday. The house will need to have no dogs , no small children. Hes not really sociable cat. He likes to be alone but loves the attention too. Hes pretty easy to look after. I will supply food and litter. (must love cats) Thanks

Dog sitting

$200

Caroline Springs VIC 3023, Australia

11th Nov 2024

Need a dog sitter asap for my bored collie Form the 12-15

Cat sitter

$280

Campsie, New South Wales

10th Nov 2024

Hi I’m going away over the Christmas break and I need a reliable and responsible person to look after my baby Peanut over the Christmas break. He is quite timid and shy but once he gets to know you he is really lovely.. happy for someone to stay at my place or if he can stay with at yours. References and experience will be required, I will provide you with cat food etc. dates required is 24th Dec until 22nd jan 2025

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 sitter

$50

Carindale QLD 4152, Australia

30th Oct 2024

Looking for a pet sitter for a 3 year desexed spoodle. One night only. Sitter's house

Great pet sitting experience, will call Destiny again if I need pet sitter

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!

Urgent pet sitter required for 3 days

$200

Albion QLD, Australia

11th Oct 2024

My pet sitter has cancelled last minute, urgently needing someone to pet sit my French bulldog from Friday 11th - Monday 14th. I have to go to the airport at 4pm. Located in Albion 4010 would prefer surrounding area. Ralph is very friendly, easy going, toilet trained, crate trained. All food provided. He does not bark or chew things

Super great, helped me out last minute. Really easy to communicate

Dog sitting

$175

Derrimut VIC, Australia

10th Oct 2024

Dog sitter for Maltese x poodle. Doesn’t need to be walked or played with as she is too old (13 years old). Only sleeps and follows you around the house. Needs to sleep inside only. Dates are October 27-November 9. We will provide food. Very easy going, relaxed and calm. Extremely easy to care for. Thanks

Amazing! Great communication. Extremely friendly and caring for my pet!

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 🤗

Cat sitting over the public holiday period

$160

Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

2nd Oct 2024

In need of a cat sitter for our beloved 5 year old king from the 4th to the 7th, he is very wrll trained and used to travelling, used to staying in airbnbs and has never had an accident inside as long as his kitty litter is available he will find it. Food and kitty litter will be provided. A pet free house is preferred.

10/10 reccomend. Goes above and beyond expectations. We were nervous to leave out cat to be baby sat for the very first time ever. But rest assured Lilly went abocw and beyond. Our lil man came home happier than ever Thankyou again

House visit for my pet English Staffy by pet sitter

$100

Craigieburn VIC, Australia

30th Sep 2024

Looking for someone to visit my pet today AND tomorrow (Wednesday) around lunchtime to play and take him for a walk. Please note that he is not friendly with other dogs so when he is walked please keep him away from other dogs - however he is super friendly with people and he is a senior dog so he is not jumpy (16 years old in a few months). Would also need pet sitter to make sure he goes to toilet etc in the backyard. Experienced pet sitters only pls. Would also need a visit on Wednesday

Our English staffy loved Warren - punctual, reliable and very great at communicating. Thanks for being good company for our little furry friend!

Dog sitter for 5hrs

$200

Strathtulloh VIC, Australia

27th Sep 2024

We have our engagement party and would like our dogs to be part of our special day. 1.30pm, pick up our dogs at Melton Look after the dogs at the party Drop dogs off around 6.30pm at Derrimut Really friendly doggies Needs to have own vehicle

Thank you Jen! We've been incredible help for our special day!

Dog Boarding/ Dog sitter

$60

Aintree VIC, Australia

25th Sep 2024

I seeing someone to onboard or pet sit my Labrador.

Paws and claws was amazing! She took great care of my dog, sent regular updates, and made sure my pet was happy and comfortable. I highly recommend her and will definitely use her services again! --- You can adjust the name as needed!

Dog Sitting my 8 y.o Greyhound 03/10 - 07/10

$70

Altona Meadows VIC 3028, Australia

22nd Sep 2024

Hi there, I have my Greyhound who is in need of a place to stay whilst I'm away. Drop off will be in the evening Thurs 03/10, and pick up Mon 07/10. His food, collar/leash, toys & jackets will all be provided. He's a very loving young man who will require a short walk per day, and will be happy to chill with you for the rest. He's an inside dog, and may be vocal if left outside for too long on his own. He is toilet trained, and needs a home with no other animals, although great with children, would prefer a home with no kids also. Happy to chat more with any questions Cheers

Thank you so much for looking after my big sensitive Greyhound. He's had a blast! Will absolutely be coming back when my young man needs a place to stay. 5 stars - i Highly recommend