Pet Sitting

At Cedar Lodge Claws & Paws, we understand that your pets are family. Whether you’re travelling for business, enjoying a holiday, or simply away for the day, our professional pet sitting services in Yarra Valley ensure your beloved companions receive the care, attention, and affection they deserve in the comfort of their own home.

By keeping your pets in their familiar environment, we help minimise stress while maintaining their normal routines. Every visit is personalised to suit your pet’s individual needs, personality, and daily schedule.

Our Pet Sitting Service Includes:

• Feeding and fresh water
• Playtime, companionship, and enrichment
• Medication administration (where required)
• Cleaning litter trays or outdoor pet areas
• Regular updates and photos for your peace of mind
• Plenty of cuddles and individual attention

We care for horses, farm animals, dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, and many other small pets.

Whether you need a single visit or ongoing care, Cedar Lodge Claws & Paws provides dependable pet sitting throughout Yarra Valley, giving you confidence that your pets are happy, healthy, and well looked after while you’re away.

Pricing
Equestrian
1. $60 – to catch your horse for the farrier or vet: $10 per extra horse
2. Stable cleaning: $15 per stable*
3. Manure pickup: $30 per hour*
4. Welfare check – multiple horses – water refill, feeding hay: $35 per visit
5. Welfare check – hard feeding of horses (up to 3), water refill, rugging or hay: $35 per visit
6. Welfare check – hard feeding of horses (4–9), water refill, rugging or hay $45 per visit
7. Welfare check – hard feeding of horses (10-15), water refill, rugging or hay: $55 per visit

– Making up hard feeds (and soaking) is included in the above prices up to 3 horses, after that a fee of $2 per feed will be charged for the extra time required to make up/soak feeds.
– Medication – no charge, client must provide treat to give with medication.
*All relevant tools, wheelbarrow etc to be provided by client

Farm Animals
– Chickens, cattle, goats, sheep & alpacas
1. Welfare check, feeding hay and refilling water: $35 per visit
2. Chicken coops cleaned out: $5

Dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles, etc..
1. Welfare check, feeding, providing clean water: $35 per visit
2. If not booking a house sit — cleaning dog poo in the backyard: $5, cat litter tray: $5
3. Domestic pet sitting or care after surgery: $30 per hour