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S1. Sunny
đž Experienced Dog Mum & Trusted Sitter in Docklands0.7 km
(2 reviews)
Calendar recently updated
Last booked 13 days ago
"We cannot thank Sunny enough for the incredible care she provided for my fur baby. After a traumatizing experience with a previous pet sitter, our pet needed someone exceptionally responsible, gentle, and experiencedâand Sunny was everything we needed and more.
She did an amazing job caring for him physically, but what impressed me most was how she supported him mentally. She was patient, attentive, and helped him heal and rebuild his confidence after his last bad stay.
Seeing him relaxed and happy in her care brought us so much peace of mind.
Sunny is truly a compassionate professional. We will definitely be returning to her for all future stays. Highly recommended!"
SReview by Serena
Sfrom
$50
/night
You and your pet are in safe hands when you book and pay on Pawshake.
K3. Kathe Acevedo and Jhon
Pet Care with Heart â Trusted & Loving Sitter in Melbourne0.4 km
(17 reviews)
7 recurring guests
Last booked today
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. Weâll definitely be using them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for trustworthy, caring, and all-round wonderful pet sitters! đž"
KReview by Katherine
Kfrom
$48
/night
C4. Carin & Nathan
Active & Attentive Sitter 3+ Daily Walks (CBD) 0.9 km
(31 reviews)
2 recurring guests
Last booked 3 days ago
Last contacted today
"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 â 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
$48
/night
H5. holly
New sitter
Holly's Pet care!!!1.8 km
(1 review)
Last booked 8 days ago
Last contacted today
"I entrusted the care of my lab puppy, Bear, to Holly for four nights. She communicated well and my dog was regularly walked and given lots of attention. Holly and her home have a kind energy, Iâd be more than happy to leave Bear in her care again. "
LReview by Leonard
Lfrom
$55
/night
K6. Karina
Cat Sitting in Melbourne â Boarding in Spacious Apartment0.2 km
(16 reviews)
Last contacted 2 days ago
Last active yesterday
"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
K7. Katherine
Caring Cat/ dog Lover & Reliable Pet Sitter You Can Trust0.3 km
(1 review)
Calendar recently updated
Last active today
"Katherine is very kind and loves the dogs, she gave lots of love to my dog over her stay, I will drop my dog again for sitting with her again."
MReview by Mali
Mfrom
$40
/night
T8. Tamika
Boarding & Day care | Reliable & caring animal lover 3.3 km
(1 review)
Calendar recently updated
Last contacted yesterday
"Tamika and her partner looked after so well. She was super responsive on email, gave me updates throughout my trip and most importantly, Jagger was happy and relaxed in her home. Thanks again for looking after Jagger! Will definitely be in contact when I'm away again."
AReview by Ange
Afrom
$35
/night
S9. Sophia
Adore cats, would die for them! Love pet sitting!!1 km - Melbourne
(2 reviews)
Last contacted today
Last active today
"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 â 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 couldnât have asked for a better experience, and Iâll 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 youâve given to Fridge â¤ď¸"
SReview by SHIMRON
Sfrom
$36
/night
J11. Jasthine
Fur-tastic care for your pets to feel at Home!1.8 km
(46 reviews)
17 recurring guests
Last active today
Usually responds within few hours
"I can't thank you enough for looking after and caring for my dog, i knew he was in good hands. You made the whole experience a breeze, highly recommend Jasthine as a wonderful dog sitter. "
NReview by Nollan
Nfrom
$70
/night
X13. Xiangjun(Jojo)
A True Animal Lover Who Treats Your Pets Like Family1.5 km
(1 review)
Calendar recently updated
Last contacted today
"Incredible service from Jojo, excellent communication (daily updates, pictures, and swift replies) and absolutely amazing treatment to my dog (Duke).
Was our first time leaving Duke to a stranger, but would definitely recommend to all anxious pet owners!"
JReview by Javier
Jfrom
$50
/night
A14. Ana
Companion for your pet âď¸đž3.1 km
(14 reviews)
2 recurring guests
Last contacted today
Last active today
"Ana and Nick are amazing! From the moment you meet them you can feel they are animal lovers. They are very professional too.
Ana is very responsive and a straightforward communicator.
I had other people looking after my dog (from this platform) and frankly they wonât great and I can easily tell from the reaction of my dog when I collect him.
Iâm just glad that I found Ana to look after my dog and I only hope that she will be available to look after my dog when I need her.
Ana, Nick THANK YOU for looking after Pepsta.
"
HReview by Hicham
Hfrom
$50
/night
Z16. Zelda
A second family for your dog2.5 km
(20 reviews)
3 recurring guests
Calendar recently updated
Last active 6 days ago
"Zelda took Jasper in like he was her own- he had such a lovely time staying there, enjoying beach walks and chilling out at home with other new dog buddies. It was so easy and hassle free - thank you Zelda for being a great dog sitter. đśđž"
CReview by Chrissie
Cfrom
$65
/night
K17. Katherine
Loving and caregiver for the furry friends 1.7 km
(5 reviews)
Last active today
Usually responds within few hours
"Katherine, thank you so much for your excellent service and for taking such good care of my baby. Your support was incredibly kind and friendly, I truly appreciate your help. I would definitely recommend your services, as itâs clear that youâre a genuine pet lover and treat them as if they were your own. 𩷠Thank you!"
EReview by Estefania
Efrom
$60
/night
E18. Erika
A lifelong animal lover and experienced dog mum đśđ3.9 km
(6 reviews)
1 recurring guest
Last contacted today
Last active 4 days ago
"Erika took wonderful care of our timid rescue dog. She provided regular updates and was friendly and easy to communicate with. "
BReview by Beth
Bfrom
$50
/night
L19. Linda
Loving owner of two happy go lucky pooches1.6 km
(15 reviews)
5 recurring guests
Last booked 6 days ago
Last contacted yesterday
"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 youâre looking for someone trustworthy, attentive, and genuinely great with animals, Linda is an excellent choice."
AReview by Andrew
Afrom
$55
/night
J20. Jenny
My 15 years old cat said that I'm a extraordinary pet sitter0.4 km
(8 reviews)
5 recurring guests
Last contacted 3 days ago
Last active yesterday
"Jenny was fantastic. Our dog was quite sick while in Jennyâs care and she was fantastic with communication to let us know what was happening. We felt very comfortable that she was in good hands. "
MReview by Mike
Mfrom
$40
/nightFrequently 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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