Emprunte Mon Toutou
Toulouse community where volunteers walk and mind pets for free
Quick Overview
| Company | SAS Emprunte Mon Toutou |
|---|---|
| Category | Pet Sitting Platforms |
| Headquarters | Toulouse, France |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - France (EU) |
| Data Location | Hosted by OVH SAS in Roubaix, France; Amazon Web Services, Inc. is also named in the legal notice |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Volunteer walks and sits, paid pet sitting, verified profiles, 24/7 vet assistance, vet fee guarantee, damage guarantee, cancellation guarantee |
| Pricing | Free sign-up; revenue from subscriptions and commissions on paid sits (rates not shown on the pages we read) |
| Best For | French owners who would rather swap time with volunteers than pay a sitter every visit |
| Replaces | Rover |
Detailed Review
Emprunte Mon Toutou is published by SAS Emprunte Mon Toutou, share capital €77,154.90, at 32 Rue Riquet, 31000 Toulouse, registered at the Toulouse trade register under number 822 080 420. The legal notice names OVH SAS in Roubaix as host and Amazon Web Services, Inc. as a second provider.
The home page says more than one million members across France and shows 2,751 reviews. It is built around free volunteer care, with paid pet sitting as a second option.
Volunteers and paid sitters
Owners can leave a dog or cat with a volunteer who does it for the pleasure of it, or hire a paid pet sitter. The service lists walks, visits and longer sits.
The terms say the site is reserved for private individuals and that professionals may not use it for business.
Premium cover
Premium members get 24/7 veterinary assistance, a vet fee guarantee, a damage guarantee and a cancellation guarantee for paid pet sitting. The cover terms are on a separate page.
The company states it earns money from subscriptions and commissions on paid sits, but the page does not list the amounts.
Emprunte Mon Toutou compared with Rover
Rover is a paid marketplace with professional-style sitters. Emprunte Mon Toutou leans on community goodwill and is a French-language product.
Volunteer availability varies by area, and the pages we read give no figure for how fast owners find a match.
Limitations to Consider
Volunteer sits depend on goodwill and on local supply, and the site is French-only and limited to private individuals. Premium price and commission rates are not shown in the text we read. For a paid-only French alternative see Animalin.
Who Should Use Emprunte Mon Toutou
French owners in towns with active members who want free walks and occasional sits, with Premium cover as an option.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Free volunteer care for walks and sits
- French SAS with RCS number and address published
- Hosted by OVH in France
- Premium vet assistance and guarantees
- Partner charities named on the home page
Cons
- Premium and commission prices not shown
- French language only
- Not open to professionals
- Matching depends on local volunteers
Alternatives to Emprunte Mon Toutou
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. It is a Toulouse SAS and it offers both free volunteer care and paid pet sitters. Rover is a paid marketplace run from the United States.
Sign-up is free and volunteer care costs nothing. Paid pet sitting and Premium cover are charged, and the amounts are not shown on the pages we read.
The legal notice names OVH SAS in Roubaix as host and also lists Amazon Web Services, Inc.