New Gig economy service for pet care
The gig economy industry had been growing rapidly in the last few years, its about time it hit the pet industry.
Hey Pooch is a new and very exciting gig economy service focused on the pet care industry.
The startup was founded by a veterinarian and an art director, both passionate about pet care, welfare and education. Their mission is to have pets stay in homes with loving and capable carers, instead of chaotic and often stressful kennels, so that pets receive the care and attention they deserve.
It is based on a concept similar to Airbnb, but for pets! For example, if you are a pet owner and are going away for the weekend, have a busy day ahead at work or your dog just needs an extra walk every now and then, you will be able to find a pet carer in your neighbourhood that meets your pets specific needs. Whether you need someone to look after your pet for the weekend, host your dog during the day or just take your dog for a mountain or beach walk, you will find the perfect match on Hey Pooch and be able to book and pay for the service online.
To give pet owners peace of mind, all listed Pet Carers go through a basic vetting process. The vetting process includes our Pet Care Competency Test which has been set by our Hey Pooch veterinarian and a home check. They also have the option of completing a background check, which is highlighted on their profile. Additionally, pet owners can read reviews to get an idea of the Pet Carers style and help them make the right decision.
They also provide several benefits to persons who register with them to provide pet care services. They offer free public liability insurance for all bookings made through the Hey Pooch platform. There is access to there 24 hour help line in case of emergency (for example if a pet escapes) or just to assist Pet Carers with general advice, for example what to do if a dog in their care is barking a lot. The secure payment platform means that pet owners pay up front before the booking starts, so Pet Carers never have to worry about chasing their clients for payment or incurring bad debt. The payment is released to the Pet Carer 72 hours after the booking is complete which allows Pet Owners time to air any grievances about the service they received.
So in summary, if you are looking for a pet carer in your neighbourhood they are only a quick search away. And if you are looking to ear additional income, you can sign up on Hey Pooch as a pet carer.
The url for the website is
www.heypooch.co.za