Borrow love out of moments

Borrow a neighbour's pet, or share yours.

Pets get more walks and cuddles. Owners get time back for trips, work and fun. Borrowers get all the joy of a pet, without owning one.

Everyone on Bloom is ID-checked. You always meet first, and owners make every choice. Free to join across Canada.

Know what you want? Join Bloom or see who's near you.

Loki, a black dog, playing in the snow

Easy to get started

Pick your side to see how it works. Signing up takes about five minutes.

  1. Person making a profile on a phone

    Join Bloom

    Sign up in about five minutes.

  2. Person adding photos of their pet

    Add your pet

    Show off your pet and share their routine.

  3. ID check on a phone

    We check your ID

    Everyone passes the same ID check.

  4. Looking at borrowers on a map

    Find a borrower

    Pick the pet lovers you'd like to meet.

  5. Owner and borrower sending messages

    Say hello

    Chat and get to know each other.

  6. Borrower hugging a happy dog

    Meet up

    Meet first, then enjoy the extra help.

Which one are you?

Smiling pet owner with a corgi

For pet owners

Get your time back. Your pet gets a new best friend.

Long work days, trips away or a night out? A pet lover who lives nearby can walk your dog, visit your cat or have a sleepover. You never pay them a cent.

  • You decide who meets your pet, when and how often
  • Borrowers agree to follow your routine and care notes
  • The same friendly face, instead of a new sitter every time
Borrower walking a happy dog in the park

For borrowers

All the joy of a pet. None of the bills.

No pets allowed where you live? Travel too much, or miss the pet you grew up with? Borrow a neighbour's dog, cat or rabbit for walks, play and cuddles. No food or vet bills to pay.

  • Regular time with a pet who's happy to see you
  • More fresh air and fun outside
  • Try pet life before you get one of your own

Good for pets. Good for people.

No paid strangers. Just neighbours who love pets, helping each other.

  1. Two people fussing over a happy dog

    Happier pets

    More walks, more play and less time alone, always the way their owner wants.

  2. Illustration of a relaxed pet owner

    Happier owners

    Busy day or going away? A neighbour your pet already knows can step in, so you can relax.

  3. Illustration of neighbours spending time with pets

    Happier borrowers

    Walks, cuddles and fresh air with a pet, without paying for food or vet bills.

  4. Owner and borrower relaxing with a dog

    Free to join

    Bloom is free to join, and owners never pay borrowers. Borrowers help because they love pets.

What our members say

Built on trust, run by neighbours.

Before anyone can send a message, we check their ID and address. You always meet first, and the owner decides everything.

How we keep Bloom safe
  1. Person scanning their ID with a phone

    We check every member

    We check every member's government ID and address before they can send a message.

  2. Owner and borrower meeting with a dog

    Owners decide

    Owners choose who meets their pet. They always meet first, and nothing happens until they say yes.

  3. Person and dog in front of a shield

    We act on every report

    If something feels wrong, tell us. We look into every report and remove anyone who breaks our rules.

Ready to meet the pets next door?

Joining is free and only takes a few minutes.