How booking pet care on Zauffy works
Choose a service, compare screened hosts, chat about your pet's routine, review the complete price and keep booking details together.
Book in minutes
From search to stay — three simple steps
Find a host
Search by pet, service, location and dates, then compare screened profiles, prices and completed-booking reviews.
Chat and book
Discuss routines and care details, review the complete price and pay through Zauffy when you are ready.
Keep details together
Use the booking conversation for messages and care updates, and contact platform support if you need help.
What Zauffy adds to the care arrangement
Decision signals and booking records that informal arrangements may not provide
Identity and profile screening
Hosts complete identity screening and a profile review covering pet-care experience, living situation, current pets and services offered before approval.
In-app care updates
Messages, booking details and care photos shared by the host stay connected to the booking.
Platform-managed payments
Review the complete price before payment. Booking payment and eligible refunds are handled through the platform.
Home-based care options
For boarding and daycare, compare individual host profiles and home photos before choosing the care setting.
Platform support
Keep service details, messages, payments and care updates connected to the booking, and contact support if you need help.
Completed-booking reviews
Compare feedback written by pet parents after paid, completed Zauffy bookings.
Zauffy vs. WhatsApp vs. Kennels
See how Zauffy compares to alternatives
| Feature | Zauffy | Kennel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Host screening | Identity + profile review | Varies | Varies |
| Care updates | Connected to booking | Separate chat | Varies |
| Payment record | Platform-managed | Direct transfer | Varies |
| Dispute resolution | Platform-mediated with data | None | In-person |
| Booking record | Dates, details and messages | Chat threads | Varies |
| Care setting | Profile and home photos | Varies | Facility |
| In-app chat | Direct host messaging | Mixed with personal chats | Phone calls only |
