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Recent Pet Sitting reviews in Melbourne

Bettina did a wonderful job of taking care of my elderly dog Lily. She was kind and caring and I felt very comfortable leaving my precious girl in such capable hands.

Dog Sitting

$35

Bianca was brilliant, definitely went above and beyond when minding bear!

Weekly dog sit/walk

$15

Suwie was great with my dog Boston, very kind person and easy to communicate with! Will be using her services again!

Dog sitting (Staffy Puppy)

$100

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

Dog sitting border collie puppy

$30

So lovely to deal with. Wonderful with my dogs and Kept me regularly updated. She was great with my nervous dog and I would absolutely use her services again l. She picked them up and dropped them off for us which was so helpful. 10 stars if I could

I need pet sitting services

$80

Amazing service with short notice Andrew looked after our Bowser and treated him as his own. Thanks so much. Highly recommended.

Dog sitter

$100

What's the average cost of a pet sitter in Melbourne

$72 - $300

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$72

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$170

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$300

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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 in Melbourne

Pet sitter

$25

Brunswick West VIC, Australia

17th Feb 2025

Need someone to mind my dog on days I work

Dog sitter

$350

Melbourne VIC, Australia

4th Feb 2025

I am moving to Shepparton and need someone to take care of my 5 year old rescue dog from Monday to Friday for a couple of weeks. Dates: Mon 10 Feb to Friday 14 Feb Mon 17 Feb to Friday 21 Feb She is slightly dog reactive, so a home without another dog is best. She only needs walking on the lead 1-2 x p/day. Someone with reactive dog experience preferred! Maddy

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.

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 sitter + travel

$150

Melbourne VIC, Australia

30th Jan 2025

Seeking a responsible and reliable dog sitter to care for and transport my dog on our wedding day. The ideal sitter will pick up our dog from Sunshine West at 11:00 am and drive to Truganina. From there, they will drive our dog to the city and remain with them for a few hours. Around 2:30 pm, the sitter will drive from the city to Maidstone and stay with our dog until 5:00 pm. Essentially, we need someone to chauffeur our dog so they can be included in our wedding photos. Well-behaved small Pomeranian. 2.5kg Thank you!

Dog sitter

$5

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

29th Jan 2025

Home x2 senior grey hounds for the w/e ideally in the abbotsford or surrounding suburbs From the 30th evening - 2nd evening

Lana was such a great dog sitter. She was attentive to all Of their needs and the pups were very well looked after in her care. She was great to communicate with and we can’t wait to use her again. Can’t recommend enough!

Dog sitter (13/1 - 18/01)

$60

Toorak VIC, Australia

11th Jan 2025

Hi, this is last minute but hoping to find someone who can help out with my small dog, Coco, so my daughter can go away for a few days? I don’t have a lot of money but can pay $10 p/day and supply food. I’m funny about having people at our home that I don’t know, so preferably at yours please?

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.

Dog sitter

$300

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

30th Dec 2024

Need a dog sitter (bring home) from 3rd jan 2025- 20th january 2025. Dog breed is mini dachshund, 10 months old, really clingy and loves to play. send me offer. its a girl😄

THEEE BESTTY DOG SITTER. AND SHE IS VERYYYY KINDDD!

Cat sitter for 13/1-16/1 at my location in Northcote

$30

Northcote VIC, Australia

28th Dec 2024

Looking for a reliable and affordable female cat sitter during sometime in January in Northcote. I can be fairly flexible around dates. My cat gets fed 1-2x a day for his wet food and needs some playtime/enrichment each day as he is an indoor-only cat. Please leave your rate/day. Has to be at my location. Dates: Monday 16/1-Thursday 16/1

Dog Sitting

$350

Doreen VIC, Australia

20th Dec 2024

Looking for a dog sitter to welcome into their own home & to keep company with two rambunctious but smoochy boys, Bailey & Roger from 24 - 30 Dec. Bailey is an 11 month old large silly Groodle & Roger is an 6 month old medium timid Staffy. They are both up to date with their vaccinations but not neutered. Both walks well on the lead & loves their treats. They usually like being on the outside yard during the day & cuddle up in bed with you at night. Both are toilet trained but tends to have accidents when nervous. They will come with their food, treats, bowls, toys & bedding. As they are very food driven, it is best not to leave any human food laying around exposed within their reach including bench tops & dining table as they are able to get to them. Both also chews & digs from time to time being puppies this age so this is something to mindful of & of course you got to be okay with. Daily walks & plays are recommended to help burn their boundless energy. They are best to be left outside when you are heading out. They will happily sniff & snooze the day away. We will drop off & pickup both dogs to & from your place.

Dog sitting

$20

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

18th Dec 2024

I need my dog minded at your home. She is a 4 year Kelpie and needs one run a day with a ball. 27th Dec to 2nd Jan. Can sleep outside.

Amazing dog sitting by Jasmin. Photo up dates were amazing. I highly recommend.

Dog sitter

$50

St Kilda, Victoria

12th Dec 2024

Hi there We got a one year old beagle . He gets a bit extra sad if he has to be alone for long time . So looking for someone to come and sit with him for couple hours . Just stay home with him and give him company . Would be better for someone local .

Dog sitting at sitter's place (10 Jan 2025 ~ 25 Jan 2005)

$225

Northcote VIC, Australia

9th Dec 2024

We are looking for someone to look after our 8 years old small-medium sized maltese shih tzu. She lives in door with us in a townhouse apartment. We need the sitting from Fri 10th Jan, and we'll pick her up on Sat 25th Jan.

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 🫶

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

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!

Dog sitter needed from 17 September till 2 October

$100

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

8th Sep 2024

Need someone to take care of my 3 year old miniature dachshund at your house. Slinky cannot be left home alone for more than 3 or 4 hours so ideally would prefer a household where there are 2 or 3 people. Preferably no other pets should be at your house during this time. Slinky is fine with teenagers and adults but sometimes barks at babies and toddlers. He will also most likely want to sleep in your bed at night (don't worry, he's 80% toilet trained which means he knows to jump off your bed to do wee on the training pads which I will provide.) I will supply his bed, leash, food and toys for the duration of his stay.

Aaron was very patient in taking care of Slinky whilst I was away. Unfortunately Aaron's house was a bit of a mess which meant Slinky's collar and leash went missing.