Verify your pet sitter before handing over your keys
The $6.5 billion pet services market attracts professionals and scammers alike. 31% of gig workers share their accounts with unverified people. Verify your dog walker or pet sitter is who they claim to be — in 10 seconds.
$6.5B
Pet services market
31%
Gig workers sharing accounts
1 in 6
Experience identity fraud
10s
To verify with SnapTrust
You're giving a stranger your house keys
Pet sitting requires unprecedented trust — you hand over house keys, alarm codes, and unsupervised home access. Platforms verify sitters once at signup, but accounts get shared, sold, and substituted without your knowledge.
House key access
Pet sitters get your keys, alarm codes, and know your schedule. Unlike other gig services, they have total unsupervised access to your home while you're away.
Account sharing is rampant
31% of gig workers share accounts with unverified people. You book "Sarah" on Rover — but "John" shows up to walk your dog. The platform never knows.
Platform trust gaps
Rover and Wag verify sitters once at signup. After that, accounts can be transferred, profiles sold, and substitutes sent without notice or re-verification.
Substitute walkers
Your regular walker is sick, so they send a friend. No notification, no verification, no accountability. A stranger now has your keys and your pet.
Pet safety at stake
Beyond theft risk, unverified sitters may lack the experience or care your pet needs. Aggressive handling, missed medications, or escaped pets from careless substitutes.
When to verify your pet care provider
Identity verification isn't just for the first booking. These are the moments when confirming who has your keys matters most.
Before the first booking
Verify any new sitter or walker before handing over keys, regardless of platform ratings.
When a substitute shows up
Your regular walker sends someone else? Require a quick verification before they take your pet.
Private hires
Found a walker on Facebook or Nextdoor? They have zero platform vetting. Verify before the meet-and-greet.
After a long gap
Haven't used your sitter in months? A re-verification takes 10 seconds and confirms continuity.
SnapTrust vs Rover/Wag Verification
| Feature | SnapTrust | Rover/Wag Verification |
|---|---|---|
| Timing | Before every booking | Once at signup |
| Account sharing | Prevents — biometric per session | Undetectable after signup |
| Biometric | 3D liveness scan | 2D selfie match (once) |
| Cross-platform | Works with any platform or private hire | Only on their platform |
| Substitute coverage | Verify any substitute instantly | No substitute verification |
| Cost | Free to start, Pro $4.99/mo | Included (limited) |
Verify the person walking your dog
Before handing over your keys to anyone — Rover sitter, Wag walker, or a friend's referral — verify they're who they claim to be with a 10-second biometric scan.
Find a pet sitter through Rover, Wag, Facebook, Nextdoor, or a friend's referral. Before handing over keys, create a SnapTrust verification session.
Send the verification link via text, WhatsApp, or the platform's messaging. The sitter opens it on their phone.
They complete a 10-second face scan — no app download, no account needed. Our 3D liveness check confirms they're a real person and matches their identity.
You see the result instantly: a verified selfie proving the person who will have your keys is who they claim to be. Hand over the keys with confidence.
From $0.99. No subscription required.
End-to-end encrypted
Face data encrypted on your device before transmission.
iBeta Level 2 certified
ISO 30107-3 — the highest liveness standard.
10-second verification
No app download needed. Works in any browser.
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Protect your pets and your home
Platform ratings verify reputation. SnapTrust verifies the person. Know exactly who has your keys.