Walk
A single walking visit; typically 15-60 minutes.
Welcome to community-powered pet sitting!
Pet Kolo connects neighbors for trusted pet sitting in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Baltimore. Ready to join? Create an account or sign in.
How it works
Trusted Local Care
Welcome to a new kind of pet sitting community where you help others, and they help you.
All Pets Welcome
Join today to connect with other members offering goodwill-based pet care.
Flexible & Affordable
A flat $5 booking fee covers the platform and its scheduling and sitter finding tools, regardless of care type.
Where we currently operate
Washington, DC / Northern Virginia
Baltimore, MD
Types of care we share
Day Care
Daytime care without an overnight stay.
Boarding
Overnight or multi-day stays with the sitter.
Drop-In Visit
Brief drop-in visit to feed, refresh water, give medicine, or potty break.
House-Sitting (With Pets)
Sitter stays at or visits the owner's home to care for pets.
House-Sitting (No Pets)
Sitter stays at or visits the owner's home while no pets are present.
Why people choose Pet Kolo
Trusted Community
Loving, verified caregivers in your neighborhood for peace of mind.
Affordable & Fair
Community-based care keeps pet sitting more affordable and transparent.
Easy To Use
Customize care needs, manage bookings simply, and see clear details upfront.
Frequently asked questions about Pet Kolo
FAQs
What is Pet Kolo?
Pet Kolo is a simple, community-based approach to pet care. Members help one another with pet sitting when they can. Sitters are not paid. Instead, it is based on goodwill.
Do sitters get paid?
No. Sitters are not paid. People sit on Pet Kolo because they love animals and want to be part of a no-strings-attached community where neighbors help one another with pet care.
How does booking work?
Owners create ads. Sitters browse Help Wanted or receive presented ads, then offer to accept. Owners review offers, chat if needed, and confirm a sitter in the app.
How do I find a sitter?
Post an ad with your dates and care type. Nearby sitters can offer to accept, and you can also use Search Sitters from Manage Ad or message someone directly about your ad.
What kinds of pets can sitters care for?
Cats and dogs are most common, but you can also post for fish tanks, birds, reptiles, rodents, and other pet types. Pet Kolo can also be used for plant care or house-sitting, even when there are no pets. Sitters choose which pets and care types they accept.
What do I need to join?
Anyone 18 or older can create an account. Users must complete identity verification and a background check to ensure safety and trust on the platform. This requires a valid SSN and a valid government-issued ID (passport, driver’s license, or ID card). We do not store this information.
How do I get started?
Create an account, verify your email, and complete your profile. Then complete identity verification and the background check flow in-app. After that, you can add pets, post an ad, browse Help Wanted, or use the User Directory.
How does Pet Kolo support safety and trust?
All users must complete identity verification and a background check through the app, and users should review profiles and chat in-app before booking.
What is a booking fee?
A booking fee is charged when a user accepts a sitter for their ad. It helps cover Pet Kolo's platform costs, including development, servers, maintenance, and other operating expenses.
Can I use Pet Kolo as an owner, a sitter, or both?
Yes. You can participate as an owner, a sitter, or both. Pet Kolo works best when enough members are willing to provide care for others, because a healthy community depends on having reliable sitters available.
What should I expect during a typical sit?
The sitter follows your ad details and care instructions, checks in at the start, and checks out at the end.