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Your Trusted Pet Care Alternative in Melbourne
Oz Pet Minders was established to provide a trusted, professional pet care alternative to traditional boarding kennels and catteries. With over three decades of combined experience in animal care, our team delivers personalized in-home services that prioritize your pet's comfort and well-being. We are fully insured, hold membership with the Pet Industry Association of Australia, and maintain rigorous standards through pet care certifications, CPR and first aid training, and police checks.Our services reduce stress for pets while offering home security benefits, ensuring your pet remains in a familiar environment during your absence. We cater to diverse needs, from daily dog walks to emergency care, and operate across Melbourne's southeastern regions with a commitment to reliability and transparency.
Services
Dog Sitting
Dog Walking
Pet Transport
Cat Minding
Home Security Checks
Pet Feeding
Waste Removal
Medication Administration
Highlights and features
- Fully insured with $5,000,000 liability coverage
- Certified pet care professionals with CPR and first aid training
- National police checks for all staff members
- 24/7 emergency hotline for urgent pet care needs
- Personalized care plans tailored to individual pet requirements
Associations and certifications
- Pet Industry Association of Australia (PIAA)
What people say
Reliable pet care
Stress-free boarding alternative
Attentive home security
Professional staff
Flexible services
Services
Dog Sitting
Our dog sitting service maintains your pet's routine in their familiar home environment. Professionals visit daily to provide exercise, feeding, and companionship while managing home security tasks. Each visit includes waste removal, mail collection, and emergency response, ensuring your pet's well-being and home safety during your absence.
Dog Walking
Daily dog walking maintains fitness and reduces behavioral issues through structured exercise. Our one-on-one walks ensure individual attention, routine consistency, and health monitoring. Walks adapt to weather conditions while maintaining hygiene standards through waste collection, supporting your pet's physical and mental well-being.
Pet Transport
Point-to-point pet transportation covers veterinary visits, relocations, and collection services across Victoria. Our drivers accommodate special needs while ensuring safe travel. The service includes handling documentation, climate-controlled vehicles, and emergency preparedness, providing stress-free transit solutions for all pet types.
Home Security Checks
Regular property inspections deter crime through maintained appearances. Services include mail collection, bin management, light control, and plant watering. Our staff performs emergency checks for leaks or security breaches, combining pet care with property protection to maintain household integrity during owner absence.
Medication Administration
Certified professionals manage oral, liquid, and topical medications following veterinarian instructions. We maintain detailed logs for dosage tracking while recognizing limitations for complex treatments. This service ensures continuity of care for pets with chronic conditions, supported by emergency protocols for urgent situations.
Questions
Are there extra charges for holiday pet care?
Last-minute bookings incur charges. Major holidays require two weeks' notice with potential $15 per visit surcharge during peak periods like Christmas and Easter.
Is Oz Pet Minders fully insured?
We maintain $5,000,000 public liability insurance and belong to Australia's leading pet industry association (PIAA).
Can I meet my pet sitter beforehand?
New clients receive a consultation with their assigned sitter for home familiarization and care planning.
How do you handle pet medication?
Our staff administers oral, liquid, and topical medications. Complex treatments like insulin injections require veterinary administration.
What happens during extreme weather?
Walks adapt to conditions with shorter summer outings and essential toilet breaks during storms. Normal schedules resume post-weather events.
Do you care for exotic pets?
We handle all animals including reptiles, birds, and small mammals with customized care plans matching each species' requirements.
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