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He’s great! Super helpful

Clean out fish tank

$155

Great couple to work with for furniture assembly!

Outdoor catio assembly from Amazon

$100

Dave was prompt, thoughtful and efficient! Will definitely use again !!

Put together a cat enclosure

$100

Bryan was awesome for the task I had of moving a bulky heavy chicken coop. He and his team had a great attitude and problem solving approach to got the job done. Thank you Bryan!

Chicken coop moved 9 miles from Cypress, CA to Norwalk, CA

$500

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Why book pet care services 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.

Whether you need pet sitting, grooming, or walking, booking your pet care services is easy on Airtasker. You can hire a canine companion for the weekend or get pet sitters for days you're on vacation. Simply post your task and you’ll soon get offers from pet lovers near you who are ready to help.

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Top Pet Care related questions

The average cost of pet care services on Airtasker is $25 to $140, but it could cost more or less than this. The price will depend on the service you need, what kind of pet you have, and how much time is needed to complete your task. For example, the rates for dog sitting can start at $25. Cat sitter rates can range from $20 to $30 per day. Specify the type of service you need to get the right quote and find a Tasker offering pet care in your area. 

Pet carers 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. Be sure to specify the type of animal the Tasker will be caring for when you post a task.

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 formalize their experience. However, it is recommended to do a background check and determine if the Tasker has the right experience or qualifications for your task.

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.

As a pet owner, you want the best for your beloved animal. Hiring pet care professionals means your pet can still get the care and attention it needs when you’re away on vacation, working, or just too busy. Your pet can get the companionship and care they need to be happy and healthy.

What do pet care services include?

Pet care services go beyond basic care for your pets - 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, pet sitters, or even pet food delivery, Airtasker can connect you with professionals offering pet care in your area. 

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. Some can even offer a day camp with different activities for dogs or cats. 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 service, 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. While walking with their canine companion, 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 socialization. Your dog walker will use your dog’s normal collar and lead, plus bring along treats to encourage good behavior. 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. Specialized 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 for a house-trained and obedient pet. Dog training can help to improve your dog’s behaviors such as digging, jumping, and barking, while also giving them a chance to socialize with other dogs. Training can be done individually or as part of a group. Many new pet owners enroll their dogs into puppy preschool from as young as 8 weeks to encourage good behavior early on.

Recent Pet Care tasks

I need someone to train my cat to use her litter box

$100

Jackson TN 38305, USA

Feb 13th 2025

My cat used to use the litter box and the past few months she has just decided to stop using it. She's going everywhere in the house. She urinates in the litter box but deficates anywhere else she pleases. There is nothing medically wrong with her according to the vet

Pet care and cleaning

$55

Burbank CA, USA

Feb 13th 2025

Pet care and cleaning— it makes me hit a character limit with this haha - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JKYKKJ2Z3QB0HC5PAKKER14W

Pet care & cleaning

$55

Burbank, CA 91506, USA

Feb 13th 2025

Feed & take out dog, general cleaning - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JJSNWMNY2FT8N94K7F691WWW

Fish tank cleaning

$70

Loma Linda CA 92354, USA

Feb 11th 2025

I really need my 39 gallon fresh water fish tank cleaned ,it was my ex husbands i have no idea what im doing or know nothing about fish ,please help

Fish tank cleaning

$80

Laguna Niguel CA 92677, USA

Feb 9th 2025

I currently have two biorb fish tanks (4 gallons each) and I just bought a new 8 gallon one. I need to have someone set up the new tank (just unboxed it) and move the fish from the old tanks to the new one.

Local pet taxi

$50

Wallingford CT 06492, USA

Feb 8th 2025

I need my cat to be taken from my home to his vet appointment and back. His appointment is on Monday at 3:20pm. My apartment is 15 minutes away from the vet.

Reseal my fish tank

$300

Fountain CO 80817, USA

Feb 8th 2025

I need a 55 gallon fish aquarium to be resealed since the old silicone on it is worn and outdated.

I need a dog sitter from 5am to 2pm Monday - Friday

$20

Stanton CA 90680, USA

Feb 6th 2025

I need someone responsible who likes dogs to watch my small dog, while I work. From 5am to 2pm Monday -Friday. I can pay $20 per day/ $100 per week! She's potty trained and ready to go!

Clean 2 fish tanks

$200

Perry GA 31069, USA

Feb 5th 2025

Clean fish tanks and set it back up

Someone to maintain aquarium

$150

Shawsville VA 24162, USA

Feb 4th 2025

Clean and maintain 45 gallon aquarium

Cat litter train

$100

Los Angeles CA 90034, USA

Feb 4th 2025

Kitten won’t use litter box

Toileting

$100

Abingdon MD 21009, USA

Feb 3rd 2025

8 month old cat is not using a litter box.

Cat grooming for 2 cats (shower, nail trim, no cut)

$100

Tampa FL 33606, USA

Feb 3rd 2025

Bath for 2 cats and nail trim for 1. No cut needed. I don’t have dryer. Both ragdoll cats 15 and 9 lbs

I need help maintaining my turtle tank

$100

Brookpark OH 44142, USA

Feb 1st 2025

At the moment turtles in the 75 e gallon tank which is only half full he has a small canister filter that's not quite doing the job I have a second canister filter that I need hooked up but the tank needs draining and cleaning first. Looking to have this done either once a month or once every other month the cleaning part I would also like to see if someone could build me a tank topper basking area I've had my turtle for 23 years going on 24 she's already ready slider she's about 13 in from nose to tail and I have no intentions on getting rid of her just need some help maintaining thank you.

Fish tank cleaning

$75

Seattle DC 98109 3822, USA

Jan 31st 2025

We have a large fish tank with 4 tetras 1 beta that needs cleaning

Need someone to help me teach my cat to let us pet her.

$16

Highland CA 92346, USA

Jan 28th 2025

My son found this kitten in his back yard when she was about 6 weeks old and now she’s 6months and still won’t let us touch her. When she’s in the pet carrier like when we take her to the vet she lets us pet her inside that but other than that she won’t let us pet her or touch her at all she’s very skittish.

A new zipper on a winter coat

$6,000

Holley NY 14470, USA

Jan 27th 2025

a zipper n a winter coat.

Aquarium maintenance ( water change and clean tank )

$100

Massapequa NY 11758, USA

Jan 23rd 2025

Looking for someone to maintenance my aquarium

37 gallon fish tank cleaning

$100

Whitehaven TN 38109, USA

Jan 22nd 2025

Just need tank cleaned and water rested I have several fish in tank a build up of algie water looks dirty

Clean House + Pet Care

$55

Los Angeles CA 90026 2533, USA

Jan 20th 2025

Posting this again because due to the fires, the old task expired. If you previously submitted a response please do so again! I’m looking for someone who can come by and clean my apartment (1 bed/1 bath ~500 sq ft), and also let my senior dog outside and spend a little time with him and my cat. Total time spent on cleaning and pets should be just one hour. Cleaning(and pet!) supplies are all provided. My apartment is starting out very clean, so the cleaning will just be maintenance-level.

Evelyn did a fantastic job and was very polite, professional, and thorough. Really appreciate the work she did to go the extra mile!