Exchange pet care
with pet parents
Join a trusted community where you pet sit for others and know the same support is there for you. Because we all do better when we care for each other.
How it works
Pet sit for other members and earn Cobeau credits for every walk, daycare, drop-in, or overnight.
Redeem the credits you’ve earned (or purchased) to book care for your own pets from other background-checked members.
The more you give, the more you earn, and the more you get in return. There’s no limit to the care you can exchange.
Pet sit for other members and earn Cobeau credits for every walk, daycare, drop-in, or overnight.
Redeem the credits you’ve earned (or purchased) to book care for your own pets from other background-checked members.
The more you give, the more you earn—and the more you get in return. There’s no limit to the care you can exchange.
Pet care services
Cobeau credits are the currency of our community. Instead of paying cash, you exchange credits for care.
House Sitting
A member stays at your home overnight.
Boarding
Overnight care in another member’s home.
Daycare
Same-day pet care for up to 12 hours.
Dog Walk
A walk to get exercise or take potty breaks.
Drop-in Visits
A short visit to check-in on your pet.
House Sitting
A member stays at
your home overnight.
Boarding
Overnight care in
another member’s home.
Daycare
Same-day pet care for
up to 12 hours.
Dog Walk
A walk to get exercise or take potty breaks.
Drop-in Visits
A short visit to
check-in on your pet.
Care that feels like home
We connect you with trusted local members who make pets feel at home and care feel effortless.
House rules
Lap dog or no-dogs-on-the-bed? We make sure your pet’s routines are respected.
Pet temperaments
From shy snugglers to bold explorers—we pair pets with companions who get them.
Activity levels
Whether it’s zoomies or zen, we align your pet with others who move at their pace.
Free to join. Membership to book care.
Get started free: create your profile, browse your community, and build your Cobeau credit balance by providing care. Then use your credits to book care for your own pets.
Feature
Free Members
Paid Members
Your first 5 overnights, covered with an annual membership
Get 50 Cobeau credits (worth 5 nights of care) upfront, plus 10 more each subsequent month. Earn additional credits by hosting, or purchase instant credits anytime.
Vetted members only
Every Cobeau member completes a background check before booking, giving everyone — from caregivers to pet parents — the confidence that comes with a trusted community built on accountability and care. After each stay, caregivers and pet parents rate and review one another, building a transparent network where trust grows with every exchange.
FAQs
Curious about how Cobeau works? Browse our FAQs for more details on care, credits, and the Cobeau community.
Cobeau is a community of pet parents who exchange care. Members earn credits by providing walks, daycare, drop-in visits, or overnight stays, and use those credits when their own pets need care. It’s a trusted way to give and get support, built on the idea that we all do better when we care for each other.
Cobeau is designed for dogs and cats. We do not currently support any other animal types.
- At Cobeau, care is currency. Instead of paying sitters, Cobeau members earn and redeem credits by supporting one another. Here’s how it works:
1. Create your profile: tell us about yourself and your pets: their routines, preferences, and what kind of care you can offer. Every member completes a background check before booking to help keep our community safe.
2. Earn credits by caring for others: offer pet care in your neighborhood like walks and daycare or overnights and drop-ins. You’ll earn credits for each care you provide.
3. Redeem credits for care: as a paid member, you can use the credits you've earned (or purchased) to book care for your own pets. A Cobeau membership is a fraction of the cost of traditional pet sitting.
4. Meet, message, and share updates: coordinate meet-and-greets, send messages, and share photos directly in the app. Transparency and trust are at the heart of every exchange.
5. Repeat: the more you give, the more you earn, and the more you get in return. There’s no limit to how much care you can exchange.
Cobeau first launched in Seattle. Subsequent communities unlock as soon as 50 members join in their neighborhood. This will ensure there’s a strong, reliable network of pet parents ready to exchange care.
