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About Us
Finding the right pet care isn’t always easy - especially when what you need is specific, local, or at short notice. MyPetFriends is a South African pet care platform built to help pet owners find personalised pet care from trusted, local sitters. Whether it’s pet sitting, check-ins, or ongoing care, we make it easier to connect with people nearby who genuinely care about your pets.
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Built for Pet Owners
We built MyPetFriends because pet care isn’t one-size-fits-all. Too often, finding pet care means scrolling through neighbourhood groups with no clear outcome. By focusing on trusted, local sitters, MyPetFriends helps pet owners find personalised care so pets can stay comfortable in familiar spaces.
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Built for Pet Sitters
MyPetFriends is built for pet sitters who want flexible, meaningful work close to home. From dog walks and daytime check-ins to short-term pet sitting, you can offer the services that suit you, in your own neighbourhood, and on your own terms.
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Local & Flexible
From dog walking and check-in visits to everyday, in-home pet care, MyPetFriends makes personalised, local pet care simple and flexible. We help connect pet owners with nearby pet sitters, so pet sitting and day-to-day care fit naturally into real routines and everyday life.
Why choose MyPetFriends?
Trusted Pet Lovers
Connect with trusted, local sitters in your community who genuinely care about pets. Each sitter has a profile you can review, helping you find personalised pet care that feels right for you and your pet.
Home Environment
Your pet stays comfortable in a familiar home environment, whether that’s their own home or a nearby sitter’s. It’s pet care that prioritises comfort, routine, and peace of mind.
Simple, Secure Booking
Chat with sitters directly on MyPetFriends, send and accept booking requests, and make secure payments - all in one place. No awkward coordination, no chasing payments, just a smoother experience from first message to final goodbye.
Frequently Asked Questions
MyPetFriends is a Cape Town based pet care platform that connects pet owners with trusted local sitters. We understand that pet care isn't one-size-fits-all, which is why we're focused on making it easy to find personalised care that meets real life needs.
Pet owners can browse local sitters, view their profiles, and send a request based on the type of help they need. Sitters can choose which requests to accept based on their availability and preferences. Communication happens directly, making it easier to find the right fit for both sides.
MyPetFriends is currently free to use while we validate that a trusted, local pet care marketplace is genuinely useful for pet owners and sitters.
If you make a payment through the platform, a small third-party payment processing fee may apply. This fee is charged by our payment provider, not by MyPetFriends.
As MyPetFriends grows, we may introduce a small platform fee in future. If that happens, we’ll always communicate it clearly and in advance.
MyPetFriends focuses on local, personalised pet care rather than fixed packages or one-size-fits-all services. It's designed for everyday situations, making it easier for pet owners to find and connect with local sitters who meet their needs.
For Pet Owners
Pet care on MyPetFriends can include pet sitting, pet boarding, home visits, dog walking and daycare. The exact types of care available depend on what local sitters in your area offer.
The cost of pet care varies depending on the sitter, the type of help needed, and the length of time. Sitters set their own rates, so pet owners can choose options that suit their needs and budget.
Yes. Many pet owners use MyPetFriends when they need help on short notice. Availability depends on local sitters, but the platform makes it easier to see who's nearby and able to help.
MyPetFriends encourages open communication between pet owners and sitters. You can review sitter profiles, ask questions, and chat on the platform to discuss your pet’s needs, routine, and personality before confirming any care. Where possible, we also encourage a quick meet & greet ahead of time - giving both you and the sitter a chance to make sure it feels like the right fit.
For Pet Sitters
You can sign up as a sitter by creating a profile on the MyPetFriends Become a Sitter sign-up page and sharing a few details about yourself, your experience with pets, and the type of help you'd like to offer. We'll be in touch to verify your identity, and once your profile is set up, pet owners can start reaching out to you.
Sitters on MyPetFriends earn extra income by offering pet care in their own neighbourhoods. This might include pet boarding or sitting, dog walking, home visits or daycare, depending on what fits into your schedule.
No. Many sitters on MyPetFriends offer pet care alongside work, studies, or other commitments. You can choose how often you want to help and what kind of pet care you'd like to offer.
🌟We're in Beta!
MyPetFriends is in an active beta phase as we continue refining the platform with our community. Joining is free, and bookings are processed securely through our trusted third-party payment partner, who applies a small processing fee.