PetTech is on Fire!
PetTech is on fire lately with founders and investors. The combination of technology with our favorite furry friends has given way to numerous startups all anxious to grab a piece of the multi-billion dollar industry. DogVacay is a successful company blazing the trail for PetTech. Here is an excerpt from Rachael King, Head of Communications at DogVacay, explaining how pet apps are changing the world!
Bio: DogVacay is an online community with more than 20,000 vetted and insured pet sitters across the US and Canada ready to care for your dog in their home or yours. It’s a safe, convenient and affordable way to make sure your best friend is in good care while you’re gone. All reservations include 24/7 customer support, vet insurance, daily photo updates of your pup, and a host who’s been through our five-step vetting process. With thousands of 5-star reviews, and prices that are less than the local kennel with more individualized attention, you can finally travel with peace of mind.
There are over 80 million dogs in the US and Canada — more than there are children — and the market opportunity here in North America is huge. At DogVacay, we're looking to build the largest pet care community in the world. The U.S. pet services market alone is $12 billion annually, and is largely fragmented. We’re currently focused on expansion in the US and Canada, and continuing to provide a world-class experience and service to our Hosts, Guests, and pets alike. In fact, we recently expanded our services to include Daycare and even launched CatVacay for our feline friends. (The cat pet care market is worth $4.3B, and with 95M cats in the U.S. alone — even more than the staggering 83M dogs.)
Pet apps are changing the world because they are making pet care and services better, more convenient and more affordable, all at the same time. For example, our vetted and insured pet sitters are able to provide individual care for each pup in a loving home right in your own neighborhood. They send photo updates every day and truly enjoy having your pup as a guest, which is a much better experience for you and your pet.
Adding this layer of technology to such an important and emotional business — watching a member of your family — has allowed us to create a 3-way-win scenario: the pet owner wins because they are getting the best care for their pup more conveniently and at a lower cost; the pet sitter wins because they get to make some extra money doing something they love; and most importantly, the dog wins because he is having a great time in a loving home with a dog expert, instead of being in a kennel or pawned off on a friend who may not be an experienced caretaker.
Special thanks to: Rachael King, Head of Communications at DogVacay