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Recent Pet Sitting reviews in Melbourne

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

Mia is lovely! From the moment we met her and her dog for a meet and greet we knew our dogs were in great hands and we felt at ease about going on holiday. She sent photos and let us know how they were going which was greatly appreciated, and she was friendly and easy to talk to throughout. Thanks Mia!

Dog sitter needed for our two dogs

$1,000

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

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

$65 - $300

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$65

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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

Dog sit my 18monthold Bernese mountain dod for 24 hours

$100

Middle Park VIC 3206, Australia

30th Mar 2025

We are having a function and need our dog to be cared for. It would be from 12noon (negotiable) on Friday 4th until Saturday morning.

Cat sitting at your house over Easter

$200

Melbourne VIC, Australia

30th Mar 2025

Petsitting at yours for one cat - she adapts quite quickly to new places. Dates 17th of April to 28th of April. Will drop off, pick up and provide all supplies for her stay. Please provide details of any previous pet experience (and your suburb). Would prefer meet and greet beforehand. Thanks!

Dog sitter

$200

Abbotsford VIC, Australia

27th Mar 2025

Dog sitter from 4th (morning) - 6th (evening) X2 greyhounds, they don’t require walking, both enjoy sleeping all the time. Both well behaved senior hounds. Looking for someone to have them at their residence for x2 nights. Looking for price $150 for x2 nights.

Cat sitter for 28/3-29/3 at my location in Northcote

$30

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

25th Mar 2025

Looking for a reliable and affordable female cat sitter for this weekend in Northcote.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: Friday (only evening) 28/3 Saturday (day and evening) 29/3

Helene was wonderful. Good communication and trustworthy. Took great care of my cat while I was away.

Looking for dog sitter from 03/04-04/05

$500

St Kilda VIC, Australia

24th Mar 2025

Hi all, I’m looking for dog sitter to take care of my Schnauzer (10y) girl Coco is super friendly, quiet, gentle, very smart , she loves her walks and food 😊 She requires two walks min 30 min each and the rest of the day she would sleep . Food and all necessary items will be provided. Please only apply for this task if you have time to take her for her walks!! The dates from 3 April till 4 th of May . You would need to take Coco to your place . She is super friendly with all dogs but not cats, rabbits or birds. We are living in St Kilda . Many thanks

Pet sitting 7 year old Shitzu

$30

Prahran VIC, Australia

23rd Mar 2025

Looking for an adorable pet sitter long term for days when I work long hours.

Dog sitting 5 - 18 May

$600

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

22nd Mar 2025

Hello, We are looking for a sitter to care for our small dog for a couple of weeks. To be transparent - ideally we want someone that works from home, or only goes out for a few hours at a time. This is because she is used to having someone WFH, and we typically take her with us when we go out, so she is not used to spending long days alone. Alternatively, another pet she can hang out with while you are at work. She is very small (2kg), so the other pet must be suitable. We are open to either you staying at our apartment in Docklands, or she can stay with you (provided your home is escape proof as she has dug under a fence before). Going forward, we would love to have a reliable sitter that we can call on. If preferred, can pay in cash.

Dog sitter

$20

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

21st Mar 2025

🐾 Seeking a Loving Carer for Our Gentle Giant. We’re looking for a responsible and caring dog lover to look after our beautiful Great Dane, while we’re away from 15 June 2025 to 15 August 2025. ✔ Breed: Great Dane ✔ Age: 6 years ✔ Gender: Desexed female ✔ Personality: Friendly, calm, and gentle ✔ Health: Fully vaccinated and well cared for 🏡 Ideal Carer: ✔ Located within 150 km of Melbourne ✔ Has experience with large breeds (or is comfortable with a gentle giant) ✔ Can provide a loving home environment ✔ Able to offer daily companionship, walks, and cuddles She is a sweetheart who loves lounging, short walks, and human company. She’s well-behaved and enjoys a relaxed lifestyle. If you or someone you know would love to care for her. Thank you for helping us find a great temporary home for her! 🐶💙 #GreatDane #DogCarerNeeded #MelbournePets #PetSitter #FosterACanineCompanion

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 😊

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.

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!