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Dog sitter

$600

Houston, TX 77084, USA

Nov 7th 2024

Need dog sitter for 20 days to com twice a day to feed and let outside.

Pet sitter

$250

West Hollywood, CA 90048, USA

Oct 23rd 2024

Need someone to board my dog in your home 11/26 to 12/2. She is a small 35lb black lab mix that gets along with kids and other dogs.

Cat sitting 2 kittens

$100

Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA

Oct 16th 2024

I need help babysitting my 2 bonded kittens for at least a month. They are both 1 years old, very playful and are inseparable. I need them away to help regulate my other cat’s emotions and help his needs be met while he’s currently peeing on things due to stress. I need help babysitting

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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 license and also additional insurance. Please make sure that you confirm that a Tasker has the relevant license 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

Transport my pet to the dog sitter

$50

West Hollywood, CA 90048, USA

Oct 13th 2024

Pick up my dog in West Hollywood and transport her to the dog sitter in Culver City.

Dog sitter

$15

Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA

Sep 30th 2024

Just checking right now on this new app if Airtasker has dog sitters; if so, what is rate?

Pet sitting

$50

South Gate, CA 90280, USA

Sep 26th 2024

Check up on my cats , feed them , give water

Dog sitter at their place

$20

City Ranch, CA 93551, USA

Sep 22nd 2024

To babysit my dog at their house

Dog sitter

$150

Long Beach, CA 90815, USA

Sep 20th 2024

From the 22-24. I’d need you to meet them. Just feed them and hang out. For a little while

She was simply amazing. Exceptionally thoughtful, went above and beyond. I have 3 large dogs and a tiny house with three kids. She was nothing less than unbelievable!

Help with dog sitting

$17

Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, USA

Sep 9th 2024

Help with dog sitting, including supervising dogs, helping with intakes & discharges. Willing to negotiate on the hourly rate. Right now a person is needed ~2 days per week for 4-6 hrs per day.

Pet sitter

$50

Lancaster, CA 93534, USA

Sep 3rd 2024

I have a seven month old Frenchie. I need to be gone from 5 to 11 pm.

Dog sitter

$300

Los Angeles, CA 90006, USA

Aug 27th 2024

Hello i need dog sitter for long period time like whole year I'm going to korea in few days She's 8 years old bichon frise Her name is Yuki She's very sweet little bit shy she can warm to you Please i need some help like foster care I wish i can take her but i can't My parents had two dogs already She's good girl

Reptile drop off pet sitter, thursday 8/1-8/10

$30

Lemoore, CA 93245, USA

Jul 27th 2024

im going on vacation and need someone to watch after my corn snake, and leopard gecko but i would have to drop them off

Dog sitting

$75

Buena Park, CA 90620, USA

Jul 6th 2024

I would need someone to watch my two dogs for the day. Preferably in your home

Pet sitter

$25

Hawthorne, CA 90250, USA

Jun 16th 2024

Baby bearded dragon dragon

Dog sitter

$1,400

Henderson, NV 89052, USA

Mar 17th 2024

I need a dog sitter for two dogs they're two little toy poodles 24 hours a day from April 13th to the 26th in my home 89052 area code

Dog sitter from May 17 to June 1.

$600

Fair Oaks, CA 95628, USA

Mar 4th 2024

Take my dog for boarding from May 17 to June 1.

Dog sitter

$15

Salem, OR 97304, USA

Feb 21st 2024

Our new rescue dog is experiencing some separation anxiety when I need to leave the dogs alone in the house. While working on this issue, I’d like you to find someone who is patient & understanding with dogs to help keep him calm when I need to be out for 2-3 hours from time to time. The amount I’m posting is per hour

Drop off dog to dog sitter

$50

Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

Feb 6th 2024

Drive my pet from Santa Monica to dog sitter in Hollywood

Pet sitting

$150

Baldwin Park, CA 91706, USA

Jan 10th 2024

Hello. I am looking for an emergency foster for now I can offer $150 a month but can be negotiable. Animal lovers this isn’t about the money really if you have time and space it’s appreciated. One indoor Female cat spayed friendly with other cats. I provide food litter and litter box out of my own pocket. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, January 12, 2024

Pet sitting

$300

Anaheim, CA 92804, USA

Dec 17th 2023

Walking the dog feeding him and changing water also have two cats change litter and water and food - Due date: Before Thursday, January 4, 2024