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C1. Carin & Nathan
Active & Attentive Sitter 3+ Daily Walks & Personalized Care0.5 km
(14 reviews)
1 recurring guest
Calendar recently updated
Last booked 3 days ago
"I had such a great experience with Carin for dog boarding! She took care of Coco so well, and I could tell Coco really enjoyed the stay. When Coco came back, he was so happy and relaxed — it honestly says everything.
Carin is very trustworthy, caring, and attentive. I felt completely at ease knowing Coco was in good hands. Highly recommend her if you need a reliable and loving pet sitter. Will definitely book again!"
SReview by Siendy
Sfrom
$45
/night
K7. Kathe Acevedo and Jhon
Pet Care with Heart – Trusted & Loving Sitter in Melbourne1.2 km
(14 reviews)
4 recurring guests
Last booked 2 days ago
Last contacted yesterday
"Absolutely thrilled with Jhon & Katherine as our pet sitters! They were super friendly, clearly adored our dog Jinx, and kept us updated with the most gorgeous photos while we were away. We felt totally relaxed knowing he was in such loving hands. You can tell they genuinely care. We’ll definitely be using them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for trustworthy, caring, and all-round wonderful pet sitters! 🐾"
KReview by Katherine
Kfrom
$45
/night
K8. Karina
Cat Sitting in Melbourne – Boarding in Spacious Apartment1.3 km
(16 reviews)
Last contacted 12 days ago
Last active 6 days ago
"Karina was terrific, I cannot thank her enough for taking care of my cat Silver, for me while I was away for several weeks. She has the full cat minding set up, is experienced and loving when it comes to caring for cats, sends regular videos and updates and is good value, particularly if as longer term stays can be very pricey. My cat Silver went away highly anxious, and came back a happier and more resilient little guy, all thanks to Karina, the complete cat whispering pro. If you need someone to look after your pet, look no further."
RReview by Rebecca
Rfrom
$20
/night
J10. Jarda
Experienced student providing a loving home for your dog 0.5 km
(1 review)
Last contacted 6 days ago
Last active today
"Jarda was kind and loving with Oslo. My dog seems to have spent a great time with her.
I will for sure request her services again when needed."
GReview by Geoffroy
Gfrom
$35
/night
R11. Renata
I Care for Your Pets Like They’re My Own 💛1.9 km
(4 reviews)
1 recurring guest
Last contacted 4 days ago
Last active 2 days ago
"We had our puppy with Renata for 4 days, and she did an amazing job!! Taking care of him, take him to beaches and walks!! He came home so happy and healthy!! High ly recommend!"
AReview by Alicia
Afrom
$40
/night
L13. Laura
New sitter
Loving, Reliable Pet Care & Lots of Company2.8 km
(4 reviews)
1 recurring guest
Last booked yesterday
Last contacted today
"Laura was absolutely amazing with Bailey. From the moment we met her, we felt completely comfortable leaving him in her care. She was warm, communicative, attentive, and clearly genuinely loves animals. Bailey came home happy, relaxed, and very well looked after, which says everything given how sensitive he can be in new environments.
She kept us updated throughout the stay, followed all instructions carefully, and treated Bailey like he was her own dog. It gave us huge peace of mind knowing he was in such caring and capable hands.
Couldn’t recommend Laura highly enough — we would absolutely trust her with Bailey again in the future."
AReview by Alex
Afrom
$40
/night
Y14. Yuchen
🏡 Pet Boarding, Walks & Visits | Safe & Loving Home 1.9 km
(6 reviews)
3 recurring guests
Last contacted yesterday
Last active today
"I highly recommend Yuchen. She spent around 3.5 weeks looking after my 4-year-old husky x German shepherd. She consistently kept me updated about my little one, Enzo, and shared several photos. Her love and care for my little guy, Enzo are truly remarkable. I can confidently say that she is one of the best pet sitters I've ever had. We'll definitely be booking with her again."
EReview by Errollyn
Efrom
$35
/night
L16. Lucy
Friendly & Experienced Dog Carer2.7 km
(5 reviews)
1 recurring guest
Last booked 4 days ago
Last contacted yesterday
"This was my first time using Pawshake and Lucy was brilliant. My gentlemen dog looked so relaxed in the photos Lucy sent, I thought he might want to stay! Lucy was also very patient and understanding when my flight was delayed and I picked up my dog 2 hours late. Highly recommend and I will definitely contact Lucy again when I need pet sitting. Five stars all the way!"
LReview by Linda
Lfrom
$55
/night
S18. Sophia
Adore cats, would die for them! Love pet sitting!!0.7 km
(1 review)
Usually responds within one day
"My cat Fridge had the BEST time with Sophia!
Sophia went above and beyond to make sure my son, Fridge, was happy and well taken care of while I was away. Not only did she handle all the basics perfectly, but she also brought toys for him and spent extra time playing, which was so thoughtful!!
She always sent through frequent updates and pictures/ videos of Fridge – which really put my mind at ease as it was my first time leaving him with a petsitter. I was nervous initially but it was so clear she treated him like her own, and when I picked him up, he was a very happy and relaxed cat!!
Sophia is very reliable, caring, and GENUINELY passionate about animals and I am so glad I found her!! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and I’ll definitely be calling on her again whenever I need a pet sitter. I HIGHLY recommend her services to anyone looking for someone who will treat their pets with love and care!
Thank you again Sophia for all the help and care you’ve given to Fridge ❤️"
SReview by SHIMRON
Sfrom
$30
/night
L19. Linda
Loving owner of two happy go lucky pooches2.3 km
(13 reviews)
5 recurring guests
Last contacted 14 days ago
Last active today
"I thoroughly recommend Linda for anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter. She was wonderful with my two pets and clearly took great care to make sure they were comfortable and well looked after.
Throughout the stay, Linda provided regular updates, which gave me real peace of mind knowing everything was going well while I was away. It was clear they were in very good hands.
If you’re looking for someone trustworthy, attentive, and genuinely great with animals, Linda is an excellent choice."
AReview by Andrew
Afrom
$55
/night
Frequently asked questions about home dog boarding
Your home dog boarding questions answered
What is dog boarding in Melbourne?
Dog boarding is an overnight pet care service. Pawshake is different to a dog kennel, in that your dog goes to stay in the home of a sitter for an agreed period of time. Your dog will receive care and love in a cosy home environment.
What is the price of dog boarding?
Boarding costs about $15 per night on average. Sitters on Pawshake set their own prices, so the total cost may vary depending on their location, availability, facilities and pet care experience. This is most often more affordable than a dog kennel or dog hotel.
Why choose Pawshake for your pet?
Pawshake offers tools that make it smooth and easy to arrange dog boarding. We offer advanced search filters for easy matching, a sophisticated calendar tool to check sitter availability and secure online payments. The Pawshake team are here to help at any stage of the process.
Can I find dog boarding anywhere in Melbourne?
It is easy to find dog boarding anywhere in Melbourne via the Pawshake website. Our sitters are real community members who love pets and live right near you. Enter your suburb and dates into the Pawshake home page to see who is nearby and send them a message to get started.
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