Who we are

Pawshare Club is a peer support pet sitting platform that connects dog owners with other local dog lovers, helping them build trusted long-term relationships for pet-sitting exchanges & dog walks—making pet care more affordable, convenient, and accessible.

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A man and a woman smiling at a black Labrador Retriever. The man is wearing a gray blazer, and the woman is in a white dress.

Our story

As expats, my husband and I travel often, so owning a pet was costly and tricky, especially with limited local support, so we fostered a guide dog puppy called Gulliver instead. During that time, we experienced an amazing network of volunteers who helped care for Gulliver whenever we were away. But once we adopted Gulliver after he dropped out of the training program, that support ended, leaving us facing the full cost and stress of finding reliable care.

We realized many dog owners are in the same boat, juggling travel, tight budgets, and limited support, leading to record-high pet surrenders in Australia.

That’s why Pawshare Club was born; a sharing economy platform where dog owners and local pet lovers exchange walks and pet-sitting using a fair point system. It keeps things balanced and encourages long-term participation, making pet care more affordable, reliable, and stress-free.

Why Join?

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    Flexible, On Your Time

    Walk, sit, or host dogs when it suits you.

  • Earn points, Build Trust

    Care points show your contribution and credibility. Use points for your pup or your future pup later

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    Keep supporting each other with dog sitting

    You love dogs but can’t commit full-time or you want your dog to make friends. Lower costs, ease stress, and enjoy peace of mind

 FAQs

    • Every member creates a detailed profile on pawshare club, where you can read about each dog's behavior, size, care needs, and personality.

    • Highly recommend setting up multiple coffee or brunch meetups, or even going on walks together. This way, you can get to know the other pawrents (& dog lovers) and their dog’s personality before committing to long term pet sittings

  • To ensure everyone’s safety, we enforce a zero-tolerance policy:

    • If someone behaves inappropriately, users can easily report, which could result in their removal from the platform.

    • We are also currently trying to implement ID, email, and phone verification, along with a short pet care safety course and quiz to help build trust and ensure the safety of our members.

  • Test their compatibility with a playdate is a must.

    Tips for walking multiple dogs:

    • Use strong, tangle-free leashes or halti

    • Choose quiet routes and keep walks calm.

    Tips for pet sitting multiple dogs:

    • Monitor play and separate if dogs get too excited. Regular breaks teach them to settle down often.

    • Set clear boundaries and supervise closely.

  • Absolutely! You might be an ex dog owner but can not have a dog full-time anymore due to personal circumstances. You can borrow a dog for walks , and if you're working toward a dog training certificate, it’s a fantastic way to gain hands-on experience with different dogs. Plus, you might connect with other dog lovers who don’t have a dog yet but are interested in sharing pet duties, even before getting one of your own!

  • No, for everyone's safety, dogs with serious behavior issues should not join the community until their behavior is improved. There are many facebook groups, professional trainers that you can still post questions and seek advice from others on how to help your dog.

  • Pawshare Club is built to support dog lovers like you—helping each other reduce the financial and emotional stress of pet care. While the spirit of the platform is community-driven, there are real costs involved in keeping it running securely and smoothly, including technology, support, and outreach.

    Your contribution helps cover these costs and ensures we can keep improving the platform to better serve our members. We aim to keep our fees as low as possible—significantly more affordable than traditional pet-sitting services—so more people can access reliable, trustworthy support.

    By subscribing, you’re not just accessing a service—you’re helping build a caring, sustainable community for pet lovers.