These days, there seems to be an app for everything.
From ordering food, to organizing your coupons, to finding the love of your life app designers have found brilliant hacksto satisfy all your needs with the simple push of a button.
Andwhen I heardabouta new app namedBark’N’Borrow aimed at dog lovers, I knew that I had to take a closer look.
Lovingly dubbed the “Uber for dogs,” this app allows people to search for dogs to either borrow or just walk around their neighborhood.
Connecting dogs, owners, professional sitters and pet lovers alike, Bark’N’Borrow promotes “dog sharing” that benefits humans and animals alike!
Though the app is free to download and use, dog-sitters can advertise their services for a charge, allowing doggy mommies and daddies to get some much-needed rest and relaxation.
Scroll through to see exactly how this brilliant pet-sharing phone app works!
Would youlend or borrow a dog through Bark’N’Borrow? Let us know in the comments.
Founded in 2014 by Liam Berkeley, BarkNBorrow is one of the very first dog-sharing apps to take off in the U.S.
Liam recounts his inspiration behind the app: after moving to Los Angeles from Australia in 2012, he deeply wanted a dog. Unfortunately, with the reality of a full-time job and a small apartment, that dream just didnt seem feasible.
After jumping to dog-sit at every opportunity, the idea came to him: create an app that connects folks like himself with dog owners who need a helping hand. It wasnt much longer before BarkNBorrow was officially born.
The app functions on a few different levels. It allows dog owners to either find professional sitters or allow their dogs to be a per-day canine companion by other verified users.
To start, a person can just download the app for free and begin a profile for their furry friend, filling out specifics like age, gender, size, breed, training level, and whether or not the pup is good with other dogs.
BarkNBorrow also wants to ensure the proper care and safety of all animals involved, so they require a screening, secure payment options, and preferred veterinarian contact information. In addition, the site maintains a code of ethics they take very seriously.
And just like Yelp or Seamless, this app allows you to leave and manage reviews for the dogs!
Though BarkNBorrow is the first major dog-sharing app to gain popularity in the states, the U.K. and Ireland have been connecting dog owners and dog lovers through sites like BorrowMyDoggy, which began in 2012.
And lets not forget the momentum of the ‘cat cafe’ coffee shops that allow you to have a scone and enjoy a cuddle with a feline friend.
Animal-sharing is a trend that seems to be here to stay and pet owners and lovers couldnt be more thrilled. You can download BarkNBorrow through your iPhones app store and sign up today.
Read more: http://www.littlethings.com/dog-sharing-app/
