Dogsharing: Caring for dogs together
We connect dog owners with dog lovers nearby who enjoy spending time with a dog
★★★★ 4.3 · 500,000+ profiles nearby
Dog Owner
“I'm looking for a reliable dog borrower who I can trust to look after my dog on occasions.”
Dog
“I'm looking forward to lots of exercise, fun and games with really nice people.”
Borrower
“I'd like to spend time with a four-legged companion without having one myself.”
A Win-Win-Win situation for everyone
What is dogsharing?
With dogsharing, animal lovers voluntarily share time with a dog — completely free of charge. Whether it's a quick walk around the block or spending a few days together with a four-legged friend — it's about real connections, not paid dog sitting.
Out of love, not for money
Dogsharing is not a service. Dog lovers look after dogs because they genuinely love animals and enjoy spending time with four-legged friends.
Profiles near you
Find dog owners or dog lovers right in your neighbourhood — for spontaneous walks or regular meet-ups.
Triple WIN
The dog gets extra exercise and variety. The owner gets relief. And the dog lover fulfils their wish for time with a four-legged friend.
How it works
Create a free profile
Sign up with or without a dog, filter profiles in your area by various criteria and follow the ones you like.
Time to sniff things out
Exchange messages about how you imagine dogsharing and how often. Then arrange a meeting, e.g. with the dog in a nice park. Would you like to meet again?
Woof woof hooray!
You've found a dogsharing partner and the dog is happy about extra walks, more play, fun and exercise.
Real stories from our community
This is how they share their dogs
Temporary Home
Through dogsharing, Sally finds a loving family who regularly takes care of her.
Shared care
Coucou gets the extra exercise he needs and learns commands in four languages.
No daily obligations
Gloria loves dogs and walks a neighbor's dog whenever she has the chance.
Valuable experiences
Olivia gives her daughter time with dogs without daily commitments.
Joint dog care
Dogsharing was the solution that allowed them to keep their shelter dog.
New friendships
Ralf and Elke's family regularly borrow Pedro's dogs.
More exercise
Deborah found a healthy balance to her office job through dogsharing.
I've been looking for something like this for ages. It's a chance to borrow a dog, have company on walks, and help dog owners too. A real win-win-win.
Bridget
I registered and was contacted just one day later. We hit it off from the start. We'd never have met under normal circumstances.
Daniela
For Lotta and our new dog-sharing partners it was love at first sight. All I can say is that this is a fantastic idea!
Rebecca & Martin
I'm single and live with my dog. This site has given me several dog-sharing partners — students, families, and various others.
Achim
Happy Puppy helped me find three really pleasant students who were keen on taking my dog on walks. I'm delighted to see my dog so happy.
Rita
I found someone nearby I can rely on. It's an ideal solution — better than kennels, and better for my dog too.
Paul
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Is it free?
Yes! Creating a profile, browsing, following others and replying to messages is free — whether you're a dog owner or a dog lover. Once someone follows you back (a match) or messages you first, you can always message and meet each other for free. Anyone who wants to message other profiles without a mutual match uses Premium for that. Premium and voluntary supporters fund Hundelieb — the core platform stays free.
