Animal lovers looking for a side hustle are in luck this summer as local services marketplace Airtasker has announced a rise in pet-related posts on the platform.
Airtasker is a platform that connects people who need a task done with people willing to provide the service. Common jobs posted include everything from admin tasks like filing and data entry to bricklaying, bartending and tutoring.
The company was founded in 2012 by Australian entrepreneurs Tim Fung and Jonathan Lui and now helps connect people and tasks in Australia, the U.K., Ireland, Singapore, the United States, and New Zealand.
With many families planning vacations and looking for trustworthy people to care for their pets, Airtasker has reported an 80 percent rise in pet-related posts on the platform.
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Airtasker has shared four extraordinary pet-sitting jobs currently available on the platform:
1. Dog sitter and luxury cook – $900
Natalie from West Kensington, London, is looking for a dedicated dog sitter to care for her dog Lord Beef while she takes a family vacation.
Paying $900 for the week, along with free accommodation in her luxury apartment, the sitter’s responsibilities will include feeding Lord Beef freshly cooked evening meals and ensuring he gets plenty of love and exercise.
2. Disney princess fish feeder – $540
Sam from Chingford, London, is heading to Greece for two weeks with her fiancé and daughter and needs someone to care for her daughter’s fish, paying $540 for two weeks.
Named after Disney princesses Ariel, Moana, Elsa, and Rapunzel. The job includes feeding the fish daily and spending at least 30 minutes each day playing Disney music for them.
3. Care for and ride champion horse – $640
Kelly from Reading, U.K. is taking a ten-day trip with her family and needs someone to care for her award-winning horse Finley.
The job includes cleaning the stable, daily grooming, riding Finley, and ensuring she has enough food and water. Paying $640, the sitter must have experience with horses.
4. Cat cuddler – $360
Suzie from Chiswick, U.K. is going on vacation in the Mediterranean and looking for someone to keep an eye on her cat Tanzy.
The job that pays $360 and covers travel expenses involves feeding Tanzy, providing company and giving her plenty of cuddles.
While the prices might seem high for these pet-friendly tasks, in December another pet sitter earned themselves a $500 tip after creating an epic video of the owner’s pet while they were away.
Based on the iconic Christmas movie Home Alone, the video of Piggie delighted not just his owners but the internet too in a viral post.
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