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Neighbours, not workers
Borrowers come because they love pets, not for money. Your pet gets a real friend.
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We check every member
Before anyone can send a message, we check their government ID and address with Stripe Identity.
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Your pet, your rules
Owners decide who meets their pet, what they do and for how long. Borrowers agree to follow the pet's routine.
Pet sharing: one pet, two people who love them
Pets get more walks and cuddles. Owners get time back for trips and busy days. Borrowers get all the joy of a pet, without owning one. Everyone is ID-checked.
So what is pet sharing?
Pet sharing (or dog sharing) is simple. One neighbour has a pet who'd love more company. Another neighbour loves pets but can't have one. When they meet, everyone wins, and the pet most of all.
On Bloom, owners add their pet and its routine. Borrowers find pets near them and say hello. If the owner is happy, they make a plan together: morning walks, afternoon visits, weekend play, or a sleepover while the owner is away.
Nobody books or pays anybody. The owner decides, the borrower follows the owner's plan, and we check everyone's ID to help you trust each other.
Why share through Bloom
How it starts
The full step-by-step-
Make a profile
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Find pets or borrowers near you
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Chat, then meet in person
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The owner decides what happens next
You might be an owner if...
- Your pet needs more walks or company than you can give
- You'd like one friendly neighbour, not a new sitter every time
- You like the idea of your pet having another favourite person
You might be a borrower if...
- You miss having a pet but can't have one right now
- You'd love to walk or visit a pet near you every week
- You're happy to follow the owner's rules for their pet
How does Bloom compare to traditional pet sitting?
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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.
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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.
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Close to home
Search as close as 5 km from your postal code to find pet lovers near you.
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Free for owners
Borrowers help because they love pets, so you never pay for walks, visits or sleepovers.
Pet sharing questions
Got more questions? Read our full FAQ.
Good to know. Bloom doesn't provide insurance. Members look after their own plans, so please read our Terms of Service.
What is pet sharing?
A pet owner shares time with their pet with an ID-checked neighbour. That can be walks, visits or sleepovers. The owner decides what happens, and the borrower follows the owner's rules. Nobody is hired and nobody gets paid.
Can I borrow a dog in Canada?
Yes! You can borrow a cat, a rabbit or a bird too. Find a pet near you, chat with the owner and meet in person. The owner decides if and when you go ahead.
Do owners pay borrowers?
No. Owners and borrowers never pay each other for walks, visits or sleepovers. Borrowers help because they love pets.
How do ID checks work?
We ask every member to confirm their email and phone. Then we check their government ID and a quick selfie with Stripe Identity, and confirm their address. This tells us who someone is. It is not a background check, and it is not insurance.
Does Bloom have insurance?
No. Bloom doesn't provide insurance or pay for accidents or vet bills. Members take responsibility for their own plans. Our Terms explain this under “Your risk and responsibility”.
Where can I use Bloom?
Anywhere in Canada. We started in British Columbia, and we're open in every province and territory. It works best when members live close by, so check the map to see who's near you.
Ready to meet the pets and people on your street?
Real neighbours, ID-checked, sharing the love of pets.