While we all love our pets dearly, taking care of them is indeed a difficult task. Luckily for you, there are apps to help you do that. These apps will help you in every aspect of pet care – from adoption and training to hygiene and first aid.
Apps that will help with adoption
So you want to adopt a pet? Here are some fantastic apps that will help you with the process.
BarkBuddy
Ideal for: The Gen-Y youngster who wishes to find and adopt a dog.
Popular service BarkBox’s all-new official app, BarkBuddy makes the pet dog adoption process a whole lot easier, making it very popular among the YOLO generation. The app shows you the pictures and profiles of dogs in your local area, and you can browse through them and show your interest (or disinterest) by swiping accordingly. Equipped with a powerful algorithm, the app will learn your preferences as you go through it, and over time, will begin to offer recommendations based on the collected data.
A handy app, it has other cool features like the ability to save your favorites, and contact information for rescues and shelters, among others. You have to use it to believe it!
Price: FREE
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AllPaws
Ideal for: Those who would rather adopt a pet than “shop” for one
A great-looking and gorgeous app, AllPaws has a gigantic database of over 200,000 different kinds of pets from all over the country (complete with photos and full profiles) that you can choose from and adopt. Just browse through the pets’ profiles and photos, mark as favorite any pet that you like, and then go ahead and choose one that you would like to adopt!
Price: FREE
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Apps that will help you find pet care services
Going out of town for a while and need someone to take care of your furry friend? Well, these apps, which offer boarding services and sitters, are there to help with just that!
Rover
Rover provides a variety of services, from your standard house and pet sitting and day care, to more refined services like the ability to search for a dog walker, the ability to communicate through the app, and being able to receive your pet’s photo when you are away.
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Pawshake
A breakthrough app that connects pet parents with their pet-sitters across fifteen countries, Pawshake offers multitudes of features, from finding local pet sitters and verifying their credentials, to receiving photos of your pet when you are away.
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Doggy Buddies (DoggyBnB)
Doggy Buddies helps you find pet-sitters from your local area. All you have to do is include the job description, your pet’s important details, and your remuneration. You can use the app to communicate with the sitters and pay them by Venmo.
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Apps to monitor your pet’s health
Use these apps to monitor your pet’s health, track their vaccinations, and even get sound advice!
Treat
Ideal for: Pet parents looking for an all-rounder app for pet care
The healthcare-on-demand app for pet owners, Treat gives you comprehensive pet care information. The app includes experts’ advice on every aspect of pet care – from grooming and training to diet and healthcare. The app also offers in-home veterinarian and nursing services, and expert advice on pet diet, dog training, and pet grooming.
Price: FREE
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DoggyDoc
Ideal for: Those who want to diagnose their dog’s health problems without having to visit the vet.
So your dog is experiencing odd symptoms but you have no time to show them to the doctor? In such situations, DoggyDoc is the ideal app for you. A very handy app, DoggyDoc combines the power of artificial intelligence with the vast knowledge of veterinary medicine to help you diagnose the health issue – without needing to leave whatever it is that you’re doing. Just pick the body part and the symptoms, and the app will show the problem your dog is currently facing, and how you can treat them.
Price: FREE
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Puppy Basics for Dummies
Ideal for: Anybody who needs to know all about puppy owning in a short time
An app that gives a crash-course in puppy-owning and caring, Puppy Basics for Dummies shows the basics of puppy-care. This app includes information on all aspects on puppy-caring, from basic care and commands, to potty training and bathing. A must-have for any new dog owner.
Price: $1.99
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Apps to help you with walking your dog
It’s truly a tricky situation when your dog needs to go on a walk and you need to be away at work. Luckily, there are apps now that can help you find someone who can do the job for you.
Rover
Rover provides a variety of services, from your standard house and pet sitting and day care, to more refined services like the ability to search for a dog walker, the ability to communicate through the app, and being able to receive your pet’s photo when you are away.
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Pawshake
A breakthrough app that connects pet parents with their pet-sitters across fifteen countries, Pawshake offers multitudes of features, from finding local pet sitters and verifying their credentials, to receiving photos of your pet when you are away.
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Doggy Logs
Doggy Logs is a one-of-a-kind app that connects dog owners to their pets in a unique way. The app tracks your dog’s walks and thereafter texts or emails a summary of it to the owner. A true gem for dog owners and sitters alike, Doggy Logs includes multitudes of features like a map with interactive features(complete with notes, photos, time and distance), GPS tracking, pee and poop buttons, group walk options with individual dog tracking, email notification with an exclusive branding and logo, and easy-to-read text notifications. Armed with a simple and fun interface, Doggy Logs indeed has everything the pet owner (and sitter) is looking for!
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Wag!
Known for its top-line features and services, Wag! offers sitting and boarding services in addition to dog-walking services. It’s upto you to book a recurring or a stand-alone walk. Wag! packs in some cool features such as real-time tracking of the location of the walker, the ability to book services that are on-demand, and the ability to get a photographic report card after each walk your dog goes on.
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Sixlegs
A well-regarded app, Sixlegs shows only those dog-walkers that are trusted and verified. It also packs in some great features (such as real-time map view that allows you to see your pet being picked and dropped) along with attractive coupons and reasonable pricing.
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Apps to help you prepare for possible emergencies
When you have pets, you must always prepare yourself for the unexpected. And this pet-care app is there to help you do just that.
Pet First Aid by American Red Cross
Ideal for: Those wanting first aid for their pets at the touch of a button
The official app for pet care by the American Red Cross, Pet First Aid offers everything related to first aid that you and your pet could possibly need. The app provides extensive information on both dogs and cats under a variety of categories – from light allergies to serious wounds. It also includes sections on how to deal with emergencies, how to keep prepared and offers quizzes to keep you informed.
Price: FREE
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Dog Whistler
Hands down the best free app available, Dog Whistler has an interface that is way better than most paid apps. The apps packs in numerous pattern options along with a sliding control that you can use to change the frequency.
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Dog Whistle Free
This app helps you teach your dog new tricks, alter their responses, and keep them from barking uselessly. Its whistle can be activated with a tap.
Caveat: Using this app with extremely young puppies is not recommended.
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Dog Whistle
Dog Whistle lets you activate the whistle by tapping and allows you to change the tonal frequency according to the situation.
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Apps that help you meet other pet parents
If you want to connect with loving pet parents such as yourself, you need not look any further than these apps.
Pets Amino
Ideal for: Pet parents wanting to connect with others of their kind
An amazingly user-friendly app, Pets Amino helps you connect with other loving pet parents and spread your love for animals far and wide. The app connects pet parents from all over the world, and packs in cool features like the ability to show your pet’s photos, ask questions in case you require help, and offer advice should someone else ask for it.
Price: FREE
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BarkHappy
Ideal for: Those who wish to contact other dogs and dog parents in the area
BarkHappy is an app that helps you meet other dogs and dog parents in your local area. The app offers a ton of wonderful features, including a map showing all dog-friendly areas, the ability to schedule dog events and play dates, and the ability to report lost/found dogs. Additionally, it also provides details of daily matches and exclusive product offers for dog parents.
Price: FREE
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