Pet Sitting and Daycare Software Global Market Report 2024

The pet sitting and daycare software market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.94 billion in 2023 to $1.02 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The expansion observed in the historical period can be credited to factors such as the increase in pet population, a rise in the number of pet owners, greater adoption of pet-sitting services, growing disposable income, and heightened awareness about animal health.

The pet sitting and daycare software market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.39 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The projected growth in the forecast period is linked to the increasing popularity of online booking platforms, the expanding reach of the pet services industry, rising costs associated with pet healthcare, heightened investment in research and development, and the growing prominence of the pet daycare business. Noteworthy trends anticipated in the forecast period include technological advancements, the adoption of cloud-based platforms, integration with mobile devices, online payment processing capabilities, and the integration with IoT devices.

The rising demand for pet services is set to drive the growth of both the pet-sitting and daycare software markets in the future. Pet services encompass a range of offerings aimed at enhancing the well-being, health, and convenience of pets and their owners. This increasing demand for pet services is attributed to factors such as the growing number of pet owners, heightened awareness of pet health and wellness, and the trend of humanizing pets. Pet-sitting and daycare software play a crucial role by automating administrative tasks such as scheduling and invoicing, offering pet owners convenience and transparency. This efficiency allows businesses to expand their operations while ensuring service quality. For instance, in May 2022, according to United Consumer Financial Services, a US-based financial institution, pet owners spent $3.83 billion in 2021 on pet training and are estimated to spend $6.84 billion on such services in 2031. Therefore, the increasing demand for pet services drives the growth of the pet-sitting and daycare software market.

Companies in the pet-sitting and daycare software sector are prioritizing the development of innovative solutions, such as pet owner engagement software, to enhance communication and interactions with veterinary clients. Pet owner engagement software integrates veterinary clinics and clients through modern digital tools, facilitating effective communication in a user-friendly interface. For instance, in February 2024, IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. introduced Vello, an automated appointment management tool that reduces no-shows and saves time for veterinary teams. Initial users of Vello reported a significant decrease in no-show rates. The software also offers an online scheduling feature, enabling pet owners to easily book appointments directly from health service reminders or the Vello platform. Additionally, it provides convenient access to pet health records, appointment details, prescription history, and test results via a mobile web browser, eliminating the need for a separate app download.

In February 2024, DaySmart Software acquired Time To Pet for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move aims to streamline operations for pet care businesses, making them more efficient and sustainable. The acquisition allows DaySmart to offer a comprehensive suite of products tailored for pet care providers, ensuring access to the best business management tools. Time To Pet is a reputable provider of pet sitting and daycare software based in the United States.

Major companies operating in the pet sitting and daycare software market are PawLoyalty, PawsAdmin, PetBacker, Pet Sitter Plus, K9sky Inc., PetDesk, 123 PetCare, Revelation Pets, Gingr app, Precise Petcare, KennelBooker, Kennel Geek, Kennel Link LLC, DogBizPro, Pet Manager Software Pty Ltd., DoTimely, PetExec, The Pet Squad, ProPet Software Inc., Time To Pet, PetSitClick, DoggieDashboard, MyTime Pet, Pet Admin Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the pet sitting and daycare software market in 2023. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the pet sitting and daycare software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the pet sitting and daycare software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Pet sitting and daycare software are specialized digital tools designed to streamline and organize various aspects of pet care businesses. These solutions offer a centralized database to store client and pet information, enabling tailored care delivery and ensuring staff access to pertinent details during service delivery.

The primary components of pet sitting and daycare software include solutions and services. Software encompasses digital programs utilized to manage multiple facets of pet care enterprises, including appointment scheduling, pet information tracking, and payment processing. These products come in various types such as cloud-based and web-based, catering to both home and commercial use applications.

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The pet sitting and daycare software market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as scheduling and appointment management, client management, staff management, pet health monitoring, billing, and invoicing. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The pet sitting and daycare software market also includes sales of products such as software as a service (SaaS) solutions, and mobile applications. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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