If you love dogs but just aren't in a place where you can be a committed pet owner, Bark'N'Borrow is the mobile app for you. With a goal of connecting dog lovers in your community, the service is designed for dog owners, professional walkers and dog borrowers.
Owners can connect with sitters and other dog lovers, dog walkers and other pet professionals can advertise their services and borrowers can spend time with a lovely pup without the commitment. It is a winning scenario for all parties involved, including the much cared-for doggies.
Bark'N'Borrow doesn't just offer community, but premium pet insurance, secure payments, user ratings and reviews, a user-vetting process and customer service that is available 24/7.
Dog-Borrowing Apps
Bark'N'Borrow Brings Dog Owners, Wannabe Owners and Professionals Together
Trend Themes
1. Dog-borrowing Apps - The trend towards communal pet ownership and services that cater to non-committal pet lovers presents an opportunity for innovators to create new platforms for animal lovers.
2. Professional Pet Services - Increasing numbers of busy pet owners who want to ensure the best care for their pets presents an opportunity for innovative pet service providers to offer niche services such as dog-walking, dog-sitting, and dog-borrowing.
3. Pet Insurance - As pet care becomes more communal and distributed, there is a rising need and demand for innovative insurance solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Services - The pet services industry represents a significant opportunity for disruptive innovation with the rise in demand for services that cater to communal pet ownership and professional pet services.
2. Fintech - Innovative payments and insurance solutions for communal pet ownership, in particular for those borne out of dog-borrowing services, presents a significant opportunity for fintech providers.
3. Mobile App Development - The rise in popularity of dog-borrowing apps presents an opportunity for mobile app developers to create new platforms that connect pet owners, professional walkers, and dog borrowers.