Affordable in price, abundant in love
2 weeks boarding cost comparison
Pawrents:
$199
$119
Traditional dog sitters
$1000+
Why Pawrents
Your dog's safety and wellbeing is at the heart of what we do
Affordable in price,
abundant in love
Saves you thousands of dollars on dog boarding expense each year
Dog parents you can trust
We match you with Pawrents you can trust. e.g. school buddies or work pals
Loving Community
We are an invite only, members only swap community, built and co-created with love.
Trust and Safety
We mandate a criminal record background check on all swaps. We take complaints seriously and maintain a one-strike and you're-out policy.
Pawrents Testimonial
It is such a relief having such a wide pool of people who are familiar with dogs. As someone who is new to SF, it has been tough to find people who I trust and who I feel comfortable asking such a big favor. And the alternative has been leaving Willow at the cheapest "doggy hotel", still spending a fortune, and having a sick, smelly dog every time we returned from a trip. This platform takes the awkwardness out of the favor because everyone participating is open to returning the favor. It has given me and my husband such peace of mind and has really helped our budget!
Amy Berbert
Willow's mom
This community has been just a lifesaver as someone who was laid off this year and really wanted to travel to see my mom after major surgery. I was so happy with the level of care my dog received while I was traveling, and we have both had a blast getting to know other dogs and their owners
Jennifer Craig
Shadow's Mom
My experience has been amazing. My family and I had a vacation trip of nearly 10 days, so I was looking for a place for Coco and Lychee. I was lucky enough to find someone in the community. Before boarding, we had a few meet-ups for the puppies to play and get to know each other. Our host provided updates and video chats during their stay, which brought a sense of assurance I really appreciated. Everyone has been very friendly and thoughtful in the community. A lot of great memories were made!
Phuong Le
Coco and Lychee's mom
Founder's Note
Hi, I'm Bao. My dog - Donut has been my constant source of comfort and my home away from home. The guilt of leaving him behind during travels led to the creation of Pawrents. We're here to help you find a loving community to care for your pup.
At Pawrents, your pup's safety is our top priority.Our dog sitting swaps are an exclusive, invite-only, and members-only space. To maintain the quality of our community, we charge a membership fee, and every penny goes back into supporting our community.
Our dogs are family members and I hope Pawrents can be your village.
Cheers,
Bao & Donut 🐾💕
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