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Nerius is ana exceptional pet sitter. Easy to talk to, super friendly and an absolute delight. He picked our pup up on time, took care of him, even took him on a hike, socialised him and dropped him at our convenience. Thankful that we found him so we don’t have to look for any other pet sitter from now on. Can’t get any better than this, 5 stars!

Pet sitting

$50

Luisa did a fantastic job of taking care of our cat Yoshī! He loved her, and she checked in every visit and sent us photos. She is very warm, friendly and polite. Thank-you so much Luisa :)

Cat Sitter

$150

Noor and her daughter have been amazing at looking after my dogs. I felt very relaxed knowing they are in good hands getting lots of love and care. They sent me pictures and kept me updated. Highly recommended Noor!!

Urgent -Dog Sitting x2 small dogs

$350

Thanks for looking after our dog Summer. We all really appreciate it

Dog sitting

$500

Meghan took great care of my pets a d even did some tidying up of pet litter that the cats had tracked through the house.

Pet sitting over the Christmas break.

$270

Highly recommendable! Nadiana took care of my dogs very well for 10 days. She is very friendly, responsive and professional. Thank you Nadiana!

I need pet sitting

$250

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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

Pet sitter

$500

Burleigh Waters QLD, Australia

16th Dec 2024

I need a loving pet sitter to look after my young dog from 6th january for about 10 days.

Pet sitter in your home Big Dog

$500

Capalaba QLD, Australia

15th Dec 2024

We need someone to take care of my son’s dog while we are away. My son was evicted and we haven’t been able to find anywhere for his dog while he sorts out other accommodation. If someone had a fenced yard and was kind to his beautiful boy Hendrix (staffy x kelpie x Bull mastif) We are away till the 10th Jan.

Dog sitting/hosting

$300

Macgregor QLD, Australia

15th Dec 2024

Hello we need a dog hoster for our dog over the xmas period, 20th-27th minimum. She does not get on well with other dogs or outside cats. She is an outside dog so does not need to be inside at all. She gets fed once per day at night. She is a great guard dog, once introduced properly she is very loving. We live in mcgregor 4109. I would prefer someone in the rochedale or springwood area or close by as that is where my parents live so they can help in an emergency.

Pet Sitter Needed!

$30

Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia

15th Dec 2024

Need someone to dog sit my Kelpie. From the 26th of December to the 31st. I'll supply the food, you supply the accommodation 😊 he's a good boy, plays fetch, sit, stay, lie down, hand shakes, high five, and if you like afl, he's do handball drills with you as well, or chase the football . I've placed the price low, so you can make a reasonable offer, which would be per day.

Dog Sitter Needed from 22nd-27th

$180

Bondi Junction NSW, Australia

14th Dec 2024

I’m looking for a reliable dog sitter to take care of my dog from the 22nd to the 27th at your house. If you’re available and interested, please let me know, and I can provide more details about the care routine.

Pet sitter

$30

Surfers Paradise Queensland, Australia

14th Dec 2024

I work in a dog grooming salon, I am in charge of day care and I am available to take care of pets during the holidays and vacations.

Cat sitter

$100

Cairnlea VIC 3023, Australia

14th Dec 2024

Need someone who is willing to take my cat home for a week 23rd of December to 2nd of January . I can drop and pick her up, will give all the food necessary and extra in case. Willing to negotiate price because it’s last minute and Xmas time

Cat sitter - take in cat for 3 weeks

$250

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

14th Dec 2024

We are looking for someone to take in our cat for 3 weeks (20 Dec to 13 Jan). We live in Bondi but can be flexible in terms of location. He is a 6 year old tabby who loves cuddles and is easy to care for. We look forward to hearing from you.

Dog Sitting

$150

The Gap QLD, Australia

11th Dec 2024

Hi! We are looking for someone to stay at our house and look after our two dogs Luna and Winston this weekend from Friday afternoon until Sunday. Morning and evening walks are essential for toilet breaks. They are fantastic dogs. Luna is a collie/spaniel and Winston is a Corgi. Both are extremely friendly, however Luna can be a bit antisocial towards other dogs and is best kept on her leash if other dogs are around. I know it’s late notice, our daughter was booked in for this and had to cancel. Thanks

Chris is a wonderful human! As soon as I met her I knew the dogs were in good hands. Was a pleasure having her do this task for us, we picked up two very happy puppas

Dog sitter

$40

Upper Mount Gravatt QLD, Australia

2nd Dec 2024

We need someone to come and look after our puppy for a few hours as we have a house inspection. You could walk him or just play in the garden.

Jade was fantastic! She was very friendly and punctual

Regular Dog Sitting

$30

Tugun QLD 4224, Australia

27th Nov 2024

Need Doggy Day Care for a very friendly dog on a when ever needed basis

Someone who is very easy to communicate with. My dog thought he was OK so I did too.

Dog sitting near Tugun

$10

Tugun QLD, Australia

27th Nov 2024

Dog sitting when I am going to the Dr 2-3 hours and sometimes more. This can be done at your home or mine.

Looks like I have found my doggy care I'm sure we will have one very happy dog who won't have to sad and alone when I have to go away

Guinea pig pet sitter with access to clean grass

$100

Kingston ACT, Australia

25th Nov 2024

i need guinea pig pet sitter with access to clean grass, for my pets Rainbow and Glitter to enjoy. who can keep them not too hot or cold, who can send me pics or alternatively let me place a camera over their cage i can see on my phone. either at yours if you have clean grass with no dangers of dogs, cats, birds etc. with no threats to them. or can visit them at mine, bring them picked grass (as i have none) and keep them cool during hottest part of day by putting aircon on. i would prefer to have them stay with you full time for the period to keep them happy. from Sunday afternoon/evening the 1st December 2024- Tuesdays the 3rd afternoon/evening please.

very kind good with animals

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!

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

Dog sitter Quote

$5

Redland Bay QLD, Australia

31st Oct 2024

Quote for a dog sitter from the 29/11/24 to 8/12/24 in Redland Bay. 3 x dogs- 2 x Cavoodles and a standard Schnauzer. All dogs are friendly though on arrival they will be excited to see you. At a minimum will need a nightly feed and would appreciate playing with them a little. Please msg me with your rates and procedures.

It does not get better then Klaus to look after your furry friends. Good price, good communication and great care.

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

House and dog sitter

$150

Bucca QLD, Australia

30th Oct 2024

Needing a house sitter and someone to stay with our spoilt dog from Dec 12th to 15th

Tom stayed at our house and took care of our large dog, who loved him from the minute he arrived.

Cat sitter

$800

Windsor VIC, Australia

14th Oct 2024

Me and my partner are going overseas for 3 weeks and need a pet sitter for our kitten 🥹 he is 9 months old! We are going away from Nov 4th - Nov 25th. He would just need to be fed in the morning and afternoon and may want a bit of play time as well :) his cat litter box would need cleaning too Prefer that he does stay in our apartment as he is still quite young and prefers his comfortable surroundings

Narelle was amazing! Kept us updated through our holiday with photos, messages and our little kitten was so happy 😁 recommended!