PetSwapp is a community-based pet care platform that connects trusted pet owners to care for each other's pets through a reciprocal swapping system. The app uses a points-based "Treats" system to incentivize hosting, with members earning and spending treats based on stay duration. Currently in beta in Los Angeles, the platform screens all members before their profiles are activated and is available on iOS.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional pet care options like boarding facilities and professional sitters are often expensive, while informal arrangements with friends or strangers can feel unsafe or unreliable. Pet owners who travel frequently struggle to find affordable, trustworthy care for their pets, especially when they need last-minute or extended coverage.
Solution
PetSwapp creates a community of verified pet owners who take care of each other's pets through a reciprocal swapping model. Members search for other pet owners in their area, meet up beforehand to ensure compatibility between both humans and pets, and then exchange pet-sitting services. The platform uses a points-based system called "Treats" to incentivize hosting, where members earn treats by hosting other pets and spend treats when their own pets need care. Every member goes through a screening process before their profile is activated, and the platform recommends meet-and-greets to build trust within the community.
Target Audience
Primary users are pet owners in the Los Angeles area who need reliable, affordable pet care and are willing to reciprocate by hosting other pets in their homes.
Features
- Reciprocal pet-sitting model where members exchange care rather than paying cash
- Treats-based reward system: 1 night stay = 10 treats, same-day stay = 7 treats, with 30 free treats given to new members
- Referral system where existing members vouch for new applicants and earn extra treats for successful referrals
- Mandatory member screening process before profile activation, with plans for background and ID checks in the future
- Currently supports dogs and cats, with plans to expand to more species
- Available on iOS with an Android waitlist for future launch