The Bloom story

Why we made Bloom, and what we care about.

How it started

More love for pets. More joy for people.

Bloom started in British Columbia, Canada. People here love the outdoors, and lots of them love pets too.

We kept seeing the same thing. Pet owners were busy, and they felt bad about leaving their pets alone. Lots of pet lovers couldn't have a pet of their own. Maybe their home didn't allow pets. Maybe they travelled a lot, or they had lost a pet. And the pets just wanted more walks, more play and more company.

Paying someone for every walk can cost a lot. It can also feel rushed, with a different person every time. So we made Bloom, to help owners and pet lovers who live near each other meet.

As we grow, we also want to help animal shelters and charities find safe, loving homes for pets.

What we promise

ID checks

We check every member's government ID and confirm who they are and where they live. Nobody can send a message until we do.
Friends, not bookings

Borrowers help because they love pets. Owners and borrowers never pay each other for walks, visits or sleepovers.
Owners decide

It's their pet, so owners make every choice. Borrowers follow the owner's rules and keep the pet's routine.
Stay local

It's easier to trust someone who lives a few streets away.

Three things we care about

Trust

Bloom is a community built on trust. We check who everyone is before they can send a message, so owners know who they are meeting.
Community

Bloom isn't a shop. It's a group of neighbours who know each other's pets by name.
Love

More walks, more visits and more cuddles. For pets, and for the people who love them.