BorrowMyDoggy
London dog-sharing community for walks, sits and holiday care with a free tier
Quick Overview
| Company | BorrowMyDoggy Limited |
|---|---|
| Category | Pet Sitting Platforms |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2012 |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes (UK GDPR) |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Dog walking, sitting, overnight stays, holiday care, Vet Line, insurance cover page, gift vouchers, mobile app |
| Pricing | Free and paid membership levels exist; amounts not shown on the pages we read |
| Best For | UK dog owners who like a neighbourly borrower model more than a booked sitter |
| Replaces | Rover |
Detailed Review
BorrowMyDoggy is operated by BorrowMyDoggy Limited, registered in England and Wales under number 8339960 at 727-729 High Road, London N12 0BP. The terms were last updated in February 2025 and give VAT number 186 6049 76.
The About page says Rikke Rosenlund started it in 2012 after looking after a neighbour's dog. It is a dogs-only service.
Borrowers and owners
The platform connects owners with borrowers who often cannot own a dog and join for the love of dogs rather than money. Arrangements range from walks and playtime to overnight stays and holidays.
Users can be on a free or a paid membership, and the terms mention extra services unlocked by membership or voucher codes.
Support and cover
Vet advice is provided by Vetsdirect Limited (trading as Vetfone), a third party. A separate insurance cover page sits in the legal menu, though we did not read its limits.
Phone hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
BorrowMyDoggy compared with Rover
Rover offers a professional-style booking with a guarantee across many services. BorrowMyDoggy is closer to a community match and is UK-focused.
Its shop uses Shopify Inc., the terms say, so the store sits outside the main platform.
Limitations to Consider
The service is dogs only and UK-based, prices and hosting are not shown in the text we read, and the platform leans on volunteer borrowers. Cat owners should look at Nomador or Animaute.
Who Should Use BorrowMyDoggy
UK dog owners who want regular walks or sits from nearby people and are fine with a community model.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- UK company number and VAT number published
- Free membership level exists
- Walks, sits, overnight and holiday care
- Vet Line through a named third party
- Founded story and team on the About page
Cons
- Dogs only
- Prices not shown in the text we read
- Hosting region not stated
- Phone support on weekdays only
Alternatives to BorrowMyDoggy
Other European pet sitting platforms worth comparing before you decide:
See all European pet sitting platforms or compare them directly against Rover on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, for dog owners in the UK. It is run by BorrowMyDoggy Limited in London, registered in England and Wales.
The terms mention free and paid membership. The amounts are not shown on the pages we read.
No. The pages we read describe a dog-only service.