Free pet care from a friend down the street

Your pet gets walks, cuddles and a new best friend. You get time back for trips, work and fun. Every pet lover on Bloom is ID-checked, and helps for free.

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Happy pet owner with a corgi

Does this sound like you?

You love your pet, and life is busy. This is where a borrower helps.

  1. Borrower walking a happy dog in the park

    Long work days

    Your dog has waited at home since the morning. A walk at lunchtime would make their whole day.

  2. Owner and borrower standing with a dog

    Going away

    Kennels cost a lot and can be loud and scary. A sleepover with a friend your pet knows is calmer, and free.

  3. Relaxed pet owner hugging their dog

    A busy time

    A new baby, a move or a sore leg. Sometimes you just need an extra pair of hands for a while.

  4. Two people playing with a happy dog

    A pet who loves people

    Some pets just want more friends. A borrower gives them one more person to love.

Your first steps as an owner

  1. Person making a profile on a phone

    Join Bloom

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

  2. Person adding photos of their pet

    Add your pet

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

  3. ID check on a phone

    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.

  4. Looking at borrowers on a map

    Find a borrower

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

  5. Owner and borrower sending messages

    Say hello

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

  6. Borrower hugging a happy dog

    Meet up

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

See how it works for everyone

How a borrower can help

You decide what your pet needs. These are the most popular.

  1. Owner handing the lead to a borrower

    Walks

    A short walk around the block, a long walk at the weekend, or a lunchtime walk while you're at work.

    Dog walking on Bloom
  2. Person hugging a happy dog

    Visits

    Someone to drop by, fill up the water bowl, play for a while and keep your pet company.

    Pet sitting on Bloom
  3. Person relaxing on the sofa with a dog

    Sleepovers

    When you go away, your pet can stay with a borrower they already know. No kennel needed.

    Pet sleepovers on Bloom
  4. Neighbours spending time with pets

    Whatever your pet needs

    Cuddles for a bunny, a chat with a budgie or a warm lap for an old cat. Whatever your pet needs, you decide.

    What pet sharing means

Why owners love Bloom

  1. Owner and borrower with a dog in the park

    The same friendly face

    No new sitter every time. Your pet sees the same person, and they become real friends.

  2. Owner and borrower relaxing with a dog

    Free, not a service

    Borrowers help because they love pets. You never pay them for walks, visits or sleepovers.

  3. Person holding up a checked ID

    ID-checked neighbours

    Everyone passes a government ID and address check before they can message you.

  4. Owner showing their pet's profile on a phone

    Your pet, your rules

    Borrowers agree to follow your routine and care notes. You can change plans or stop whenever you want.

Tips for finding the right borrower

Read our safety tips
  • Be honest about your pet. Do they pull on the lead? Are they scared of the vacuum? The right borrower will love them anyway.
  • Share the important things early: food, medicine, your vet and someone to call in an emergency.
  • Meet outside the first time, somewhere calm. Let your pet decide how they feel.
  • Start with a short walk or visit. Go further only when you and your pet are ready.

Questions people ask us

Got more questions? Read our full FAQ.

Do I pay the borrower?

No. Borrowers help because they love pets, so walks, visits and sleepovers cost you nothing.

How do I know I can trust someone?

We check every member's government ID with Stripe Identity and confirm their address before they can send a message. That tells you who someone is. It doesn't tell you if they're right for your pet, so read their profile, chat and always meet first. You decide.

What kind of pets can I share?

Any pet that would enjoy more company. Dogs are the most common. Lots of people share cats, rabbits, birds and other small pets too.

What if something goes wrong?

Bloom doesn't provide insurance or pay for vet bills or accidents. Members take responsibility for their own plans, so keep any pet insurance you have. If someone breaks our rules, tell us and we'll look into it.

Can I stop at any time?

Yes. It's your pet and your choice. You can stop or change your plans whenever you want.

Don't have a pet, but wish you did? See the borrower side

Your pet's new best friend might live next door

Add your pet, see who lives nearby and get your time back. Nothing happens until you say yes.

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