Your neighbours
love your pet too.
Calgary dog walking, pet sitting & drop-in visits — by your neighbours, not strangers.
Pawbour is a community co-op for pet care. Help a neighbour with their dog or cat, earn a Paw, and use it when your own pet needs a hand. No strangers. No $60-a-day bills.
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2 free Paws when you join
Free to join · 2 welcome Paws on us
Join our founding Alberta community — be part of something your neighbourhood will love. Active across Alberta — from Calgary and Edmonton to communities across the province.
How Pawbour works
Create your pet's profile
Tell us about your dog, cat, or critter. Photos, quirks, feeding notes — whatever helps a neighbour care for them well.
Help or ask for help
Browse requests from neighbours, or post one of your own. Everything happens within your own community.
Earn and spend Paws
Help a neighbour, earn a Paw. Use your Paws when you need care for your own pet. It's a community favour bank, not a marketplace.
No cash. No awkward pricing. Just Paws.
Everyone starts with 2 welcome Paws. Help a neighbour to earn more. Your Paws are held safely until your helper finishes caring for your pet — so trust stays where it belongs.
1
Paw
Mini
A quick drop-in, short walk, or food/water check. Under 2 hours.
2
Paws
Standard
Half-day care or multiple visits. 2–6 hours.
4
Paws
Premium
Full day care or overnights. 6–24 hours.
4+
Paws / day
Multi-day
4 Paws per day plus a tier for any leftover hours. Perfect for vacations.
We're not trying to replace other care platforms. We're trying to replace the awkward text asking your friend for the fifth time this month.
App-based care
- Price
- $30–60+/day
- Who
- Strangers from an app
- Feel
- Transactional
- Radius
- City-wide
Pawbour
- Price
- Free between neighbours
- Who
- Your actual neighbours
- Feel
- Community co-op
- Radius
- Your neighbourhood
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Neighbour-verified profiles
Every helper is a real neighbour from your community, not a stranger from an algorithm.
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Paws held safely until care is complete
Your Paws stay protected until your helper finishes caring for your pet.
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PIPEDA-compliant privacy
Your data stays in Canada. We follow Canadian privacy law, full stop.
What early neighbours are saying
“Finally, a pet app built for neighbours, not gig workers.”
“I earned enough Paws in one weekend to cover two weeks of drop-ins.”
“I love that my dog walker is literally my neighbour.”
Pre-launch quotes from our founding community.
Frequently asked questions
Is this free?
It can be. Pawbour runs on Paws — a community thank-you you earn by helping a neighbour with their pet, then spend when you need a hand yourself. Most neighbours keep things flowing that way at no cost. If you're short on time or have an urgent ask, you can top up your Paws instead — think of it as chipping in when you can't pitch in. Either way, it's neighbours helping neighbours.
What if my neighbour flakes?
Your Paws are held safely until the visit is done and you say so. If something goes sideways, nothing is spent and we'll help you sort it out.
Can I trust a stranger?
They're not strangers — they're the folks a few doors down. Every helper has a real profile with their story, their experience, and kind words from other neighbours they've helped.
How are Paws different from cash?
Paws are a thank-you from your community — earned by helping a neighbour, and spent when you need a hand yourself. They're meant to keep care flowing between neighbours, not to replace your wallet.
What if I run out?
Lend a hand to someone else and you'll top right back up. And if you're ever really stuck, just reach out — we're neighbours too.
Built by an Alberta neighbour, for Alberta neighbours.
Hi — I'm a Calgary pet owner and the person building Pawbour. I started this because I have neighbours I'd trust with my dog before I'd trust any app, and I wanted a system that rewards that kind of community trust. Whether you're in a Calgary neighbourhood or a Wheatland County town, I'd love for you to join our early community.
Founder, Pawbour
Calgary, AB
Ready to meet your pet-loving neighbours?
Active across Alberta — from Calgary and Edmonton to communities across the province.
© 2026 Pawbour. Made with care in Calgary, AB.