Your pet stays in a real home. With someone they already know.
Kennels are loud, unfamiliar, and stressful. On Bloom, your pet stays with someone they've already met, in a real home, on their usual routine, cared for by someone who isn't doing it for the money.
Why Bloom is different
A real home. Not a facility.
Kennels are loud, unfamiliar, and stressful. Bloom hosts take your pet into their own home, with a real routine, real space, and real calm.
They've met. More than once.
No cold handoff on departure day. Your pet already knows their host, so the pet companionship has already started.
Your host isn't paid. They're there by choice.
Bloom hosting is not a side hustle. Hosts give their time because they want an animal in their home, not because they're earning per night.
Simple from start to finish
Create your free profile
Find a host that fits your pet
Meet in person first, always
Plan the stay together
For pet owners
- You're travelling and a kennel feels wrong for your pet
- Your pet does better one-on-one, in a real home
- You've already connected with this person on Bloom, so it's not a cold handoff
For animal lovers
- You can't commit to a pet right now, but a few days of hosting one? That's the pet companionship you've been missing
- You'd love a pet in your home for a few days: the warmth, the routine, and the company
- You're retired and have space, time, and more than enough love to give
- You want your family to experience life with an animal before committing to one
- You miss having a pet around and this is the closest thing to it
A note on Bloom boarding
Bloom is a peer-to-peer pet sharing community. All users are Gov ID Verified community members who are willing to spend time with your pet. The Community Guarantee may apply to certain qualifying situations. Read the full terms before making any arrangement.
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