Pet sitting & dog walking in Calgary — by your neighbours.
Trusted Calgary pet care from Kensington to Auburn Bay, Bowness to Bridgeland.
Pawbour is a community co-op where Calgary pet owners look after each other's dogs and cats. No platform fees. No gig workers. Just the people who actually live in your neighbourhood.
Aisha in Beltline walked Milo★★★★★
2 free Paws when you join
Free to join · No credit card · Your neighbourhood, your community
A different kind of Calgary pet care
Not Rover. Not Wag. Something better.
Rover and Wag charge $30–60/day and send a stranger. Pawbour connects you with the people who already live on your street. Because the best pet sitter in Calgary is usually three doors down.
Rover / Wag
- 💸 $30–60+ per day
- 👤 Strangers from an algorithm
- 🌆 Anyone in the city
- 📱 Platform takes a cut
Pawbour
- 🐾 Free between neighbours
- 🏡 Your actual neighbours
- 📍 Your neighbourhood only
- 🤝 Community co-op, no fees
Active across all of Calgary
From the inner city to the suburbs — Pawbour connects pet owners in every Calgary community.
Don't see your neighbourhood? Join anyway — every new member expands our community.
How Calgary pet care works on Pawbour
Create a free profile
Sign up, add your pet's profile, and tell us which Calgary community you're in. Takes 3 minutes.
Help a neighbour or ask for help
Browse open pet care requests in your neighbourhood, or post your own. Dog walks, drop-ins, overnights — whatever you need.
Earn Paws, spend Paws
Help a neighbour and earn a Paw. Use your Paws when your own pet needs care. No money changes hands between neighbours.
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Real Calgary neighbours
Every helper lives in your community — not a gig worker driving in from across the city.
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Paws held until care is complete
Nothing is deducted until you confirm the visit is done. You stay in control.
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Canadian privacy law
PIPEDA-compliant. Your data stays in Canada. We don't sell it, period.
What Calgary neighbours are saying
“I love that my dog walker lives literally around the corner in Kensington.”
“Better than Rover — I actually know this person. They're my neighbour.”
“Finally, a pet app that's actually local to Calgary.”
Pre-launch quotes from our founding Calgary community.
Calgary pet care — FAQ
Is Pawbour available in my Calgary neighbourhood?
Yes — we're active across Calgary, from the inner city (Kensington, Beltline, Inglewood, Mission) to newer communities (Auburn Bay, McKenzie Towne, Mahogany, Tuscany, Evanston). Every new member helps expand coverage in their area.
Is it free? How does it compare to Rover?
Free to join, free to use between neighbours. Rover and Wag charge $30–60/day and send strangers. Pawbour runs on Paws — earned by helping a neighbour, spent when you need care yourself. No platform fees. No strangers.
How do I find a dog walker in Calgary?
Sign up free, create your pet's profile, and post a care request in your neighbourhood. Nearby neighbours will see it and offer to help. Or browse open requests and offer your own help to earn Paws first.
Who walks my dog — are they vetted?
Every helper is a real Calgary neighbour with a full profile, reviews from other community members, and a track record you can read before you say yes. You choose who you trust — we don't assign strangers to you.
What kinds of pet care are available in Calgary?
Dog walking, drop-in visits, cat sitting, pet sitting while you travel, and overnight stays. Everything is arranged between you and your neighbour — you set the terms together.
Find trusted pet care in your Calgary neighbourhood.
Join free. Get 2 welcome Paws. Meet the neighbours who'll look after your pet.
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