Dog Sitting Swap Meetup San Francisco

We help you connect with a local community of supportive dog parents. Enjoy the unconditional love of dogs without sacrificing freedom and ambitions. Read our reviews here.

What to expect during the event

First hour (with host): Think speed dating – but for dog sitting swap! Here’s how it works:

• Personal Instructions: Show up and follow our simple steps. We'll guide you through everything.

• Meet Your Matches: We’ll connect you with 5-7 local dog parents who have different travel dates from yours.

• Guided Conversations: Each round, enjoy fun prompts to spark lively chats.

Pro Tip: You’ll have multiple, short(ish) conversations, so skip the formalities! Focus on engaging, in-depth discussions with the prompts we provide. We’ll summarize everyone’s travel dates and contact info after the event. Enjoy each conversation to the fullest – no matter the outcome!

Second Hour (no host): Use this time to mingle and connect with any dog parents you haven’t met yet. It's your chance to continue those intriguing conversations or start new ones!

After the event:

Option 1: Want to stay connected and make new friends? You can opt in to our four-week event series ($30 for non-members and free for members), where we match, organize, and plan dog-friendly events for the next four weeks. All you need to do is show up and connect with your new friends.

Option 2: Only Interested in dog-sitting swaps? Become an annual Pawrents member to have access to the broader community and all future dog-sitting swap events.

Who Should Join:

Busy Working Professionals: As part of our application process, we will request your LinkedIn profile for verification. This ensures a network of trusted, like-minded professionals.

Local Dog Parents: This event is for local dog owners planning to travel within the next 6 months.

Non-Professional Sitters: No monetary exchanges are involved. This is an event for dog parents, not for professional dog sitters.

Location: We will host this event in a public dog park. Detailed instructions will be sent to all approved participants prior to the event.

Host or Publisher Pawrents