How Bloom works

Pets get walks and cuddles. Owners get time back. Borrowers get all the joy of a pet. Here's how it all happens, step by step.

Wondering about safety? See how we keep Bloom safe.

Six simple steps

You always chat and meet first. Nothing happens until the owner says yes.

Join Bloom

Sign up in about five minutes and say a little about yourself.
Add your pet

Add photos, then describe your pet's routine, likes, dislikes and care rules. Borrowers agree to follow them.
We check your ID

We check your government ID and address with Stripe Identity. Nobody can send a message until they pass the same check.
Find a borrower

See ID-checked pet lovers near you on the map. Read their stories and choose who you'd like to meet.
Say hello

Chat in the app. Ask your questions and explain how your pet likes to be looked after.
Meet up

Meet in person first and start small, like a short walk. Then enjoy free help on busy days and trips away.

When pets are happy and owners feel safe, everyone has a better week.

Owners get time back

Free walks, visits and sleepovers with someone your pet already knows, so you can travel, work or rest.
Borrowers get all the joy

Tail wags, purrs and walks in the park, without owning a pet.
Pets come first

More walks, more play and less time alone, always following the owner's routine.
Owners decide

Who meets their pet, what they do, when and for how long. It's always the owner's choice.

Good to know

Bloom is a free community, not a paid service, so it doesn't provide insurance. Members look after their own plans. See how safety works.

We check everyone

Before anyone can send a message, we check their ID and address. We also look into every report.

Joining only takes a few minutes.