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Melody is reliable, professional, caring and kind. Highly recommended!

Pet Sitting

£50

Great dedicated guy.

Farm help with small animals

£10

very quick done a great job thumbs up from us

Rabbit hutch picked up

£35

A job was done good.

CAT GROOMING

£50

Great stuff! Looked after our 2 baby rabbits! Well cared for, kept In good communication and lovely couple! Would definitely use again!

Rabbit babysitter

£180

Knows his stuff about fish tanks and did a great job. Friendly guy too. Thanks

Clean an aquarium

£50

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£155

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Why book pet care through Airtasker?

Looking for pet care services to help with looking after your pet? Many pets need a high level of care and attention, and it can be tricky to manage these needs on your own if you’re away, working long hours, or going through a busy phase of life. Fortunately, there are plenty of pet lovers who are happy to provide pet care services in your area and help keep your furry, feathered, or scaley friend happy and healthy.

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Top Pet Care related questions

The average cost of pet care services in the United Kingdom is £5 to £50, but it could cost more or less than this. The price of your pet care services will depend on the service you need, what kind of pet you have, and how much time is needed to complete your task. For instance, the cost of hiring dog walkers can range from £5 to £25. The cost of dog sitting or other types of pet sitters can start at £10. Be sure to specify the type of service in your task to find the right Tasker offering pet care in your area. 

Pet care services can help with all aspects of keeping your pet happy and healthy. Depending on your pet, services can include feeding, exercising, grooming, cleaning/washing, pet sitting, or doggy day care.

Pet carers generally take care of dogs or cats, but many are experienced in a wide range of animals, including birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, horses, goats, chickens, ducks, rodents, fish, and reptiles.

No qualifications are necessary to be a pet carer, but a love for animals and a caring personality helps. You may find a pet care provider who has done pet-minding courses to formalise their experience.

It depends on whether your pet care is happening at home or in a new environment. Usually, if your pet is being cared for at your home, they’ll use their existing items (like leashes, collars, and feeding bowls). But if your service provider is caring for the pet in a new environment or using special tools (like grooming tools), they’ll usually use their own.

Hiring pet care services means your pet can still get the care, comfort, and attention it needs when you’re away on holidays, working, or just too busy. Your pet can get the companionship and care they need to be happy and healthy.

What do pet 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 dog walkers or pet sitters, Airtasker can connect you with Taskers offering pet care around you. 

Here are a range of pet care services available to help with your pet:

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 pet, dog, or cat sitting services, your pet can stay in familiar surroundings and keep to their routine. 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. Dog walkers will use your dog’s normal collar and leash, plus bring along treats to encourage good behaviour. They’ll walk your dog for around 30 minutes 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 can 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

Pet groomer

£100

The Mews, Greater London

6th Nov 2024

Im looking for a prosessinal cat groomer to trim my 3 cats .

Feed my aviary birds while i am on holiday

£25

Trull's Hatch, East Sussex

4th Nov 2024

to top up 2 feed bowls and replenish 2 water bowls

Cat grooming

£60

Peacehaven, East Sussex

30th Oct 2024

Looking for a lion. Trim for a long haired cat. Fur gets matted.

Fish tank repair

£200

Longshoot, Greater Manchester

30th Oct 2024

Broken glass in tank needs new panel replacing

Pet grooming

£450

Battersea, Greater London, SW11

28th Oct 2024

Need a groomer from Tuesday - Thursday in battersea

Cat groomer as excessive malting

£60

North Sheen, Greater London

26th Oct 2024

Medium-large size cat Well behaved Needs a trim and brush to prevent excessive malting

Petsitter for our cat

£30

Kingsland, Greater London, E8

25th Oct 2024

Hello. We need someone to leave our cat with in Aylesbury. We plan to drop her the 26 Oct in the evening, and pick her up the 28 Oct in the morning. 2 nights, one full day, evening and morning. The hotel we're having is not cat-friendly :( We will supply everything she needs - cat toilet, food and toys. We would prefer someone living on the upper floor, and in a place with no permanently open doors and windows - she can easily escape.

Aquarium cleaning

£300

Pen Sarn, Dyfed

21st Oct 2024

I have a 326 litre mixed reef tank that needs cleaning and sump clean

Dog sitting

£40

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

17th Oct 2024

We are running away to get married and need someone to look after my one year old terrier for 1 hour. Gloucester town centre Xmas eve from 1.45-2.45

House and Cat Sitting over Christmas Period - East London

£25

Haggerston, Greater London, E2

14th Oct 2024

Need a flat sitter to look after our flat from 20-28th December (inclusive). Will need to take care of our lovely cat Effy - feed 3 x per day and change litter as needed. Will be staying in our East London (Haggerston) home.

Dog sitter or walker

£60

Ferrybridge Hill, West Yorkshire

10th Oct 2024

Pet sitting or dog walking for 2-3 days

2 cat groomed and nails cut

£100

Orbiston, Lanarkshire

8th Oct 2024

2 cats to be groomed and nails cut.

Clean my aquarium

£20

Midanbury, Hampshire

7th Oct 2024

we have a 36" x 12" aquarium with 2 cold water fish. My husband has always cleaned the tank but dementia has taken over and he cannot remember what to do. I cannot manage it on my own so am looking for someone to help say every 2 months or so.

Pet Sitter

£20

Hayes End, Greater London

4th Oct 2024

Experienced, reliable and trustworthy pet sitter required to look after 10 cats and 2 dogs in my home for 1 hour a day - weekends to start, leading to daily. Please get in touch for full details

Pet Sitting

£40

Selhurst, Greater London, CR0

1st Oct 2024

I need someone to visit/sit with my 4 dogs (2 miniature dachshunds, a Maltipoo and a French Bulldog) for 2 hours while I attend a funeral.

Dog sitting

£5

Sunnyside, Northamptonshire

1st Oct 2024

I need someone to come in and let the dog out in the garden to use the Toliet and to clean up Any mess made by dog

Lookafter rabbits 27th Oct - 4th Dec 2024

£350

Wapping, Greater London, E1W

24th Sep 2024

I have 2 rabbits, one is 6 years old Snowball, white rabbit and another is Mocha who is 4 years old, lion head rabbit. Both stay in seperate cages, Snowball needs a bit more care, his eyes need cleaning in mornings, just warm water and tissue. Would prefer people with rabbit keeping experience. 2 large cages can be provided. Hay/Pellets will be provided, just need fresh kale and some veggies to be bought & fed once in morning and once late evening/night.

Mobile cat groomer

£80

Wimbledon, Greater London, SW19

21st Sep 2024

Remove lugs and knots, groom cat

Need someone who can check on my aquarium filter, condition of water.

£50

Bulls Cross, Greater London

16th Sep 2024

I have a fish that is stuck under the filter. One other seems pretty bad shape and the third one is moving lethargically. I had a servicing done in March this year and these justbhappened last night/ early morning.

Si was very polite, professional and attentive. He explained to me what he was going to do and why. Took his time and did deliver the goods. My fish who has not swim freely for 5 days, started swimming and seemed relaxed and is now swimming in the middle of the tank. I would highly recommend Si to anyone who wants to have their aquarium checked and cleaned.

Cat grooming

£50

Markyate, Hertfordshire

11th Sep 2024

I have a 1 year old cat that needs a full groom