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Thank you so much Ly! Seems like Kiara had a lot of fun! Very happy with the service I would recommend 100%

Dog sitter for a day

$15

So so nice and a great job! Would definitely recommend!

Dog sitter

$100

Thanks Katrina for taking good care of our cat while we are away.

Cat sitting - 1 visit/day

$25

Darren and his family looked after our pet dog- can’t speak highly enough of them. Great communication and super friendly. Thanks again- Highly recommend them for any tasks.

Dog Sitting- 2 nights

$85

Cannot say thank you enough! Have never met a sitter who genuinely loves cats so much. I've never seen my cat so happy. Would recommend Mireille a thousand times.

Cat sitting for 1 week

$100

Thanks so much for looking after Charlie.

Dog sitting today - Caulfield North area

$30

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

Dog sitter

$40

Stawell VIC, Australia

27th May 2024

Looking for a pet sitter who loves pets and knows how is experienced dealing with dogs. I have a beautiful samoyed at home need, he is still a puppy need someone who can entertain, train, looks after my pup while i go to work.

I am looking for Dog sitting while I’m away between 24 June 13 July

$500

Sunshine West VIC, Australia

26th May 2024

I have a husky i am looking for dog sitting at your place between 24 June 24 and 13 July 24

Dog sit for 3 weeks

$1,000

Merrimac QLD, Australia

25th May 2024

Need someone to dog sit my boxer for 3 weeks, We have meat from the butcher for him. Pup is a sweetheart & loves cuddles, just can’t be around other dogs as he may be aggressive towards them. We will be able to pick him up on the 18th or 19th of June :)

Pet sitting

$80

Epping VIC, Australia

25th May 2024

In need of someone to take care of my puppy for the day, on Monday, May 27. He is a 14 week, Golden retriever named Freddie.

Easy to communicate with. Lidy took amazing care of my pup.

Cat sit my 2 cats

$100

St Marys NSW, Australia

25th May 2024

I’ve been evicted and can’t take my two cats with me with her 7 kittens. I’m not 100% sure if the kittens will be joining or finding a new home before then but I’d love the help. It will be for a few weeks til I find a House and I can come drop off food and cat litter every Sunday with $100 a week (can be negotiated)

Pet sitter / either stay at my place or visit twice a day

$200

Mosman Park WA, Australia

24th May 2024

Pet sitter needed - a small dog and a cat - either someone who will stay at my place or will visit twice a day 14/07 - 19/07 Dog needs a min 15 min walk in the morning and afternoon- we’re 600m walk from the beach, both pets need to be fed in the morning and evening. Meet and greet before hand Must have previous experience, references and a police check pls

Dog Sitting

$40

Morayfield QLD, Australia

23rd May 2024

Dog sitter until 12th June

Dog sitting

$50

Melton VIC, Australia

23rd May 2024

I need someone to look after self the puppy in there home for few days

Dog sit half hour

$50

Cable Beach WA, Australia

17th May 2024

Look after dog for half hour

Was super helpful and kind

Dog Sitting

$10

Aspley QLD, Australia

30th Apr 2024

We have a very loving Bear/Puppy! We try to take him with us as much as we can. Unfortunately due yo his size we cannot take him everywhere. We are looking for someone who loves dogs/large Puppy’s to look after him or to come take home for a walk/feed him. We are only looking to meet the right person at this stage….. Must be caring, experienced with big playful dogs.

Sarah is easy to deal with, excellent communication and very helpful/kind. Will definitely work with Sarah again

Dog Sitting - small dachshund

$100

Manly Vale NSW, Australia

25th Apr 2024

I am looking for a kind dog lover to look after my small dapple dachshund for just two nights from around 4:00pm Friday 19th April until around 4:00pm Sunday 21st April whilst we have to move house. Olive is sweet in nature, desexed, toilet training and just a pup who really loves the company of other dogs/humans. She takes just a couple of minutes to get used to new dogs because she is so small. Happy of course to drop her and pick up based in Manly Vale but would just need to come to your place as we are moving a house.

Elena was great and super lovely! Would absolutely use her again to look after my puppy. Thanks again Elena, you were awesome!

Cat sitting / cat carer

$75

West Melbourne VIC, Australia

24th Apr 2024

Post edited. Hi I’m going away for 2 nights and need someone to look after my 3 year old Bengal cat Boris. He’s very playful and demanding so someone who’s willing to pay a lot of attention to him is preferred. He’s a very curious cat so a secure household is preferred also. Close to Melbourne cbd is also preferred but not too much of an issue for the right person. Dates are for 25th April. Drop off evening possibly late arvo till Saturday 27th April. Thanks for reading. Look forward to hearing from you. All food and litter provided.

Laine and Luisa were awesome. Looked after my cat while I was away. And did a great job keeping him happy while his dad was butchering the game of golf for two days. Highly recommended. Thanks guys.

Cat sitting house visit

$200

Pemulwuy NSW, Australia

24th Apr 2024

Looking for an experienced cat sitter that is able to do house calls to feed my cats and change their litter 4 days while I’m on holiday.

Had so much anxiety about leaving my babies but Mandy was great. She checked in with me multiple times and sent pics. Very responsive and you just get great vibes from her. Def recommend

Pet sitter needed coorparoo

$120

Coorparoo QLD, Australia

8th Apr 2024

Need someone reliable to look after my pets while we are away for a couple days 11th to 13th. Have 2 cats and 2 Guinea pigs. Will need feeding this Thursday night, Friday morning and Night and Saturday morning. 4 visits total. Just need to feed them all, give the kitties a little attention and scoop out the litter. Location is Coorparoo.

Kristy was fabulous. The pets were so well looked after and very happy when we got home. 😀

Pet sitting in your home 🏡🐶

$140

Brisbane City QLD, Australia

3rd Apr 2024

Hello there! I’m looking for someone to take my lilah girl from the 17th to the 23rd of April! I’ll be coming back after 6:30pm on the 23rd. She’s a 9 month chihuahua, foxy mix and so full of energy 🔆 While she gets it right most of the time she will still have some accidents on carpet. If the door is left ajar she will go out by herself or will most of the time pace at the door when she needs to go. I’d ideally want someone that works from home or works short shifts and that can short walk her daily. She’s not the best with other dogs as she’s young and has had almost no socialising with animals other than my housemates kitten (they are good friends) so cats are okay 🐱 While I don’t mind if there are other dogs in the house her size I will leave it up to you to introduce as it causes me to much anxiety. In saying this we are starting doggy school so don’t come for me 😂 I will provide everything she needs. Price is all together not per day. Thank you so much and I look forward to hearing from you! 🥰

An absolute gem!! Looked after my girl so well, made me feel super comfortable about leaving her and wanted to know every detail to make sure Lilah had a good stay! Just all over great!! 💗

Pet sitter for a Small Cat

$25

Rockbank VIC, Australia

31st Mar 2024

Hi I’m looking for someone to look after my 2yo cat (ginger tabby) Needed from 3rd april to 25th april Please read the description and reach out. Also my cat is strictly an indoor cat, so only reach out if possible to keep her indoors and not with a free access to backyards or balconies. Can negotiate. Thanks Happy to discuss over the phone as well

Amazing ! Jee and his partner were really great. I could enjoy my trip with the sense of comfort that my babies are being looked after. Thankyou so much Would really recommend

Pet sitter (stay in)

$300

Blackburn VIC, Australia

26th Mar 2024

Pet sitter needed to look after 2 dogs(indoors) and 2 cats (outdoors), will be away from 29/3-3/4. Petsitter will stay in guest bedroom during the task. The doggies are very friendly (golden retriever, Japanese spitz). Kitties live outdoors and petsitter will only need to feed them twice daily.

Luci was amazing with our 2 dogs and 2 kitties as the live in pet sitter while we were away on holiday. Highly recommended! Very efficient with her communication and did so many extra tasks for us. 😊

Cat sitter boarding from 21-24 March

$140

Eastgardens NSW, Australia

19th Mar 2024

Hi everyone we're looking for a cat sitter who can provide boarding for our 2 year old Ragdoll from 21-24 March. He's very friendly, amiable and not afraid of strangers so he should be quite easy to take care of. We will provide food, water bowl, food container, cat litter, litter box, toys and whatever else is needed. Please ping us if you need further details, thank you for your kind attention.

Such a wonderful lady, so thankful she was available to help take care of our dear cat.

Dog sitter

$50

Belmore NSW, Australia

18th Mar 2024

Hi, looking for someone to mind our dog for a day. George, big 4yo German Shepherd, friendly with humans (including kids), not good with other animals. No need to walk if not comfortable. We just need him out of the house for a day! Sunday 7 April 12pm-7pm Compensation negotiable. Thank you.

Chelsea was great! Fair rates, quick responder and friendly. Thank you for your help and care 🙏🏻

Dog sitting of two small easy fur babies for 11 nights

$500

Brunswick West VIC, Australia

15th Mar 2024

We are travelling overseas from 27/3 to 7/4 and need someone to take care of our two small lovely, easy doggos. They keep each other company during the day if you work, and just need feeding, a lil walk & some lovin. We live in Pascoe Vale South, so anyone not too far from there would be great

The love our pets were shown was so beautiful & very evident in their little faces when they were returned. Didn't know that there would be two other doggos there, but sounds like they got on greatly. Josese was quick to reply, despite having the biggest of family emergencies, for that we were so thankful.