Borrow a pet in Ontario

Can't have a pet right now? Bloom helps you meet dogs, cats and other pets in Ontario whose owners would love them to have more company. You walk, play and cuddle, always the way the owner asks.

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Borrower walking a happy dog in the park

Pet friends close to home in Ontario

Bloom is open all over Ontario, including Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, London, Markham and Vaughan.

It works best when you live close to the pet, so check the map to see who's near you.

  • Walks

    Explore the neighbourhood with a dog who's happy to see you.

  • Visits and cuddles

    Keep a cat, a rabbit or an older dog company while their owner is out.

  • Sleepovers

    Once you know each other well, an owner might ask you to have their pet for a night.

Borrowing a pet on Bloom

Why people borrow a pet

  1. Person hugging a happy dog

    No pets allowed at home

    Your building or landlord says no pets. Borrowing lets you enjoy walks and cuddles without breaking the rules.

  2. Smiling person with a corgi

    Too busy for your own pet

    Long hours or lots of travel? Borrowing fits around your life.

  3. Person relaxing on the sofa with a dog

    You miss your old pet

    Spending time with a pet who needs a friend can help you smile again.

  4. Borrower walking a happy dog in the park

    You have time to give

    Retired? Working from home? A pet near you would love your company.

How to get started

We check every member's ID. The owner decides if and when you meet their pet.

  1. Person making a profile

    Join Bloom

    Sign up in about five minutes.

  2. Adding a photo and a short story

    Tell your story

    Tell owners why you love pets.

  3. ID check for a borrower

    We check your ID

    A quick ID check builds trust.

  4. Looking at pets on a map

    Find a pet

    Find pets near you.

  5. Borrower sending a message to an owner

    Say hello

    Say hello and meet in person.

  6. Borrower walking a happy dog

    Enjoy your new pet friend

    Walks, cuddles and sleepovers.

How does Bloom compare to traditional pet sitting?

  • One-on-one attention

    Every match is made one pet and one person at a time. Paid sitters often look after several pets at once.

  • Peace of mind

    Owners can relax knowing their pet is getting extra play, walks and attention from an ID-checked pet lover they've already met.

  • Close to home

    Search as close as 5 km from your postal code to find pet lovers in Ontario.

  • Free for owners

    Borrowers help because they love pets, so you never pay for walks, visits or sleepovers.

Please read. Bloom does not have insurance and won't pay for accidents or vet bills. Members take that risk. Read our Terms of Service to learn more.

Cities in Ontario

Bloom is also open in Brampton, London, Markham, Vaughan, Kitchener, Waterloo, Windsor, Oakville, Burlington, Oshawa, Barrie, Guelph, Kingston and Sudbury.

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A pet in Ontario would love to meet you

Make a profile, look at the map and say hello to an owner.

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