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CAT GROOMING

£50

Lovely experience, would definitely recommend

Pet sitter needed

£150

James is great - reliable, professional, great commutator! Highly recommended!

Pet Sitting

£25

Very happy with how Séverine looked after our dog

Clean my 2 bedroom / 1 bathroom house and dog sit

£150

Very lovely lady, treated my little princess like her own and I'm happy to see that my little one loved being there

Cat sitter

£130

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

Pet Sitting

£50

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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

Aquarium maintenance

£150

South Lambeth, Greater London, SW8

14th Mar 2024

Full maintenance Clean glass Check equipment

Tropical 105 litre aquarium needs regular water changes

£20

Eastbourne, East Sussex

11th Mar 2024

Tropical 105 litre aquarium needs water changes on a weekly to two weekly basis. API cleansing fluids, filter, brush and suction equipment to be provided to Airtasker.

Farm help with small animals

£10

Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8

9th Mar 2024

Clean hen pen, feed, water, assistance to farmer.

Great dedicated guy.

Pet groomer at home

£120

Mayfair, Greater London, W1J

8th Mar 2024

I need my dog groomed at home

Aquarium cleaning monthly

£40

Nether Hall, Leicestershire

5th Mar 2024

Aquarium 130 litres Type of clean: Regular Number of bedrooms: None Number of bathrooms: None Equipment and supplies: Tasker must provide

Dog Sitting At Your Home

£300

Worsbrough Common, South Yorkshire

3rd Mar 2024

Hey! For Monday's, Tuesday's and Thursday's, for 4 weeks.. I need dog sitting at your home for my 2 x Australian Shepherds. They'll also need to walk them for about 1 to 1.5 hours during the day or just a lot of play time :-) I need to drop them off at around 8am each day and pick them up at round 7.15pm (though happy to discuss them staying with you on the Monday night as well, as an option if doable) Ideally you will have a garden and won't have other dogs. Niilo and Jelle are really friendly dogs but they have a lot of energy and need an experienced handler and someone who can be with them during the day, as in an unfamiliar home it wouldn't be great for them to be left alone for very long. Starting from Monday 22nd January, 12 days in total - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 22 January 2024

Cat groomer

£50

Romford, Greater London, RM1

2nd Mar 2024

Cat groomer to cut my cats nails

Cat grooming

£80

Chadwell Heath, Greater London

2nd Mar 2024

Cat bath, paw cliping, ear cleaning etc for 2 Persian cats - Due date: Flexible

Cat grooming

£100

Goodmayes, Greater London

2nd Mar 2024

cat needs to be washed and groomed - Due date: Flexible

Bird sitting

£150

Unity Place, Greater London

1st Mar 2024

Going on holiday for two weeks, need someone to look after 2 birds. They need feeding, cage cleaning (every few days) and being kept company for a couple of hours each day

Mobile dog grooming

£9,999

Vauxhall, Greater London, SE11

28th Feb 2024

Look for mobile/at home dog groomer for 6m cavapoochon puppy. Must be trained/experienced and have all own equipment.

Cat grooming at home

£140

Parsons Green, Greater London, SW6

27th Feb 2024

15 y/o female cat needs grooming

Cat grooming

£50

Castelnau, Greater London

27th Feb 2024

Cat grooming needs to be done

Dog groomer

£60

North Sheen, Greater London

26th Feb 2024

Grooming of small dog, pomerenian cutting hair snd nails etc.

Cat sitting

£400

Birkdale, Merseyside

26th Feb 2024

Overnight Cat sitting for 11 nights 4-15 July

Dog groomer

£45

New Ash Green, Kent

26th Feb 2024

Pom / Jack Russell - Deshedding, wash and nail clip

Cat groomer

£60

Clapham Junction, Greater London, SW11

22nd Feb 2024

Matted Cat looking for a groomer

Four year old Maine Coon needs clipping and grooming

£50

Dundonald, Ayrshire and Arran

21st Feb 2024

Got lots of clumps under belly and needs a good bath. He has a fairly short attention span and will only allow us a short time to groom him before he ups and leaves

Transport pet to DN12 3JB

£100

Easterside, North Yorkshire

19th Feb 2024

Transporting two pets and a few pet toys to their new home (small cats)

Pet care for a month

£100

Pimlico, Greater London, SW1V

3rd Jan 2024

I am leaving for a month (6 of January - 5th of February) and I would need someone to help me look after my cat Figaro. I will provide everything he needs including litter, toys, cat food, cat toys, and anything extra he might require when I’m away. I need someone who is able to house my cat for this month and provide him with love. He’s a really easy sweet cat that loves cuddles. He can be left at home no problem if need be. !!! He is a house cat so he can’t be let out or allowed out or on balconies because he fell off once!!! This task would require you to keep Figaro for the month. I’m open to price negotiations but will not be paying up to 600£. Let me know if you can help! - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 6 January 2024

Reverses absolutely lovely, he did an amazing job taking care of my cat while I was abroad for a month. Communication was perfect, 5 ⭐️!