In order to gather both qualitative and quantitative insights, supply-side and demand-side stakeholders were interviewed during the primary research process. CEOs, COOs, VPs of Operations, heads of Business Development, and regional managers from pet sitting platforms (Rover, Wag!, PetBacker, Pawshake), conventional pet care service providers, veterinary clinic chains, pet boarding facility operators, and pet daycare center franchises were examples of supply-side sources. Veterinarians, animal behaviorists, pet groomers, pet supply merchants, corporate HR managers (pet benefits programs), procurement managers in the hotel industry, and real estate developers (pet-friendly homes) were among the demand-side sources. In addition to gathering information on pricing sensitivity, booking behavior patterns, service quality expectations, and insurance/liability considerations, primary research verified technology adoption timetables and validated service segmentation.
Primary Respondent Breakdown:
By Designation: C-level Primaries (28%), Director Level (32%), Others (40%)
By Region: North America (32%), Europe (30%), Asia-Pacific (28%), Rest of World (10%)
Global market valuation was derived through revenue mapping and service volume analysis. The methodology included:
Identification of 60+ key service providers and platform operators across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
Service mapping across basic pet sitting, extended/overnight care, pet boarding, pet daycare, and specialized care services
Analysis of reported and modeled annual revenues specific to pet sitting portfolios and platform transaction volumes
Coverage of providers representing 65-70% of global market share in 2024
Extrapolation using bottom-up (service volume × average service price by country/region) and top-down (platform revenue validation, commission structure analysis) approaches to derive segment-specific valuations for dogs, cats, and other pets across online platforms, mobile applications, and traditional booking channels