Petsy is an online platform connecting pet owners with verified pet sitters offering services like dog walking, pet sitting, and boarding for cats and dogs. The service ensures security through verified caregivers, online payments, and comprehensive "Petsy Care" support including veterinary assistance and insurance. Users can easily search, book, and communicate with local caregivers via the platform or mobile application.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many pet owners find it challenging to locate trustworthy and reliable pet sitters in their local area when they need someone to care for their animals. Traditional methods of finding pet care can be time-consuming and lack the assurance of verified caregiver credentials and safety nets. This can cause anxiety for pet owners who want to ensure their pets are in good hands while they are away.
Solution
Petsy is an online marketplace that directly connects pet owners with vetted and verified local pet sitters, offering a range of services including overnight stays, home visits, and dog walking. The platform ensures that only a small fraction of applicants meet their standards, providing a curated selection of trusted caregivers. Every booking made through Petsy includes a "Petsy Care" package, which provides veterinary assistance, behavioral support, and insurance coverage for all parties involved, giving pet owners peace of mind.
Target Audience
Petsy's primary customers are pet owners seeking reliable and verified pet care services such as pet-sitting, dog walking, and home visits.
Features
- Stringent verification process for pet sitters, with only 10% of applicants meeting the platform's standards
- Petsy Care package included with each booking, offering veterinary assistance, behavioral support, and insurance
- Mobile application for easy booking and communication with pet sitters
- Petsitters are able to provide overnight stays, home visits, and dog walking
- Platform facilitates secure online payments
- Petsitters are monitored on an ongoing basis
- Users can view over 22,000 reviews of petsitters