Common Questions

Question: Does PawSpot really expect me to trust a stranger I met on a web site to take care of my pet?

Answer: No. Your PawSpot network should be your existing friends and family, people you trust to take care of your pet. A lot of people told us they prefer to use friends for pet sitting but it is hard to coordinate and they hate to put their friends on the spot by asking. PawSpot addresses both problems. When a friend joins your network, you both can benefit by taking turns pet sitting.

Question: What if I need pet sitting help but never have time to take care of other people's pets?

Answer: Not a problem. There are other favors you can help people out with. Plus, you can always get them a thank you gift. At the end of the day, it would be cheaper than a pet sitter and probably makes you feel good that your pet is with someone you know and trust.

Question: What does PawSpot do with my personal information?

Answer: Your privacy is our #1 concern. Your email address, home address, and phone number will never be displayed to other users or sold to a third party. We use your email address to notify you when someone has sent you a message in PawSpot. We use your home address to display only the events and information that is specific to your location. We allow you to enter your phone number because down the road we may have some fun products involving text messaging that you can ask to be included in.

Question: Can I join PawSpot if I do not have a pet?

Answer: Absolutely. There are a lot of people that love pets but do not have the lifestyle to accommodate one on a full-time basis. Pet sitting for a friend is a great compromise.

Play Date Tips

We encourage meeting people and pets face to face, in parks, on play dates, etc.. It's natural that our online lives intersect with the "real" world. But first meetings are a little like going on a blind date. For safety's sake:

Meet in public

On first meetings, arrange to rendezvous in a populated, public place. Never meet in a private home (or in a hotel room) or in a remote location.

Bring a friend along

Bring someone with you. If you can't do that, tell at least one friend or family member who you are meeting, where you are going, and when you expect to return.

Trust your instincts

Your stomach is smarter than your brain sometimes. If something feels a bit wrong or off, it probably is. By the same token, if everything seems cool, then you and your pet are in for some fun. And that's what we're all here for.

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Common Questions Question: Does PawSpot really expect me to trust a stranger I met on a web site to take care of my pet? Answer: No. Your PawSpot network should be your existing friends and family, people you trust to take care of your pet. A lot of people told us they prefer to use friends for pet sitting but it is hard to coordinate and they hate to put their friends on the spot by asking. PawSpot addresses both problems. When a friend joins your network, you both can benefit by taking turns pet sitting. Question: What if I need pet sitting help but never have time to take care of other people's pets? Answer: Not a problem. There are other favors you can help people out with. Plus, you can always get them a thank you gift. At the end of the day, it would be cheaper than a pet sitter and probably makes you feel good that your pet is with someone you know and trust. Question: What does PawSpot do with my personal information? Answer: Your privacy is our #1 concern. Your email address, home address, and phone number will never be displayed to other users or sold to a third party. We use your email address to notify you when someone has sent you a message in PawSpot. We use your home address to display only the events and information that is specific to your location. We allow you to enter your phone number because down the road we may have some fun products involving text messaging that you can ask to be included in. Question: Can I join PawSpot if I do not have a pet? Answer: Absolutely. There are a lot of people that love pets but do not have the lifestyle to accommodate one on a full-time basis. Pet sitting for a friend is a great compromise. Play Date Tips We encourage meeting people and pets face to face, in parks, on play dates, etc.. It's natural that our online lives intersect with the "real" world. But first meetings are a little like going on a blind date. For safety's sake: Meet in public On first meetings, arrange to rendezvous in a populated, public place. Never meet in a private home (or in a hotel room) or in a remote location. Bring a friend along Bring someone with you. If you can't do that, tell at least one friend or family member who you are meeting, where you are going, and when you expect to return. Trust your instincts Your stomach is smarter than your brain sometimes. If something feels a bit wrong or off, it probably is. By the same token, if everything seems cool, then you and your pet are in for some fun. And that's what we're all here for.
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