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It took about 6 weeks for anyone to answer my requests to walk a dog, as most had not paid the premium to be able to communicate with people. I felt one or two people were looking for more than the... See more
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Borrow my doggy sounds like a good idea. In principal. I must have sent out 30 messages to people who are supposed to be interested in being a "borrower" and out of those 30 messages I have one borrow... See more
We’ve borrowed a few dogs locally which we have loved. Myself and my girls feel it’s an amazing experience getting to know the owners and their pets and enjoying their company. It gives us motivatio... See more
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Connecting dog owners with local dog borrowers for walks, weekends and holidays.
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727-729 High Road, N12 0BP, London , United Kingdom
- 020 3826 8628
- woofwoof@borrowmydoggy.com
- borrowmydoggy.com
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Just the best service for dog's and owners
Communication is excellent ,providing me with updates on borrowers in my area .The cost of £50 a year is such good value for what you get back .The borrowers I have connected with have all bean great with my little dog .He has had just the best time . I will certainly be continuing my membership .
1 July 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from BorrowMyDoggy
Hi Susan Bowen,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.
We're thrilled to hear that you’ve had such a great experience with both the service and the wonderful borrowers you've connected with. It means the world to know your little dog has been having the best time, that’s exactly what we’re all about!
We’re also really glad you find the communication and membership value spot on, keeping you connected and supported is a big part of what we aim for.
Thanks for being a part of what makes our community so special!
Best woofs,
Jess@BorrowMyDoggy
BorrowMyDoggy has brought us so much joy
I only discovered BorrowMyDoggy recently through a Google search, and I must say it’s one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. 🐶 It hasn’t just helped us as a family — giving our children the joy of walking and playing with a dog — but it’s also been a lovely way to support the dog’s owner too. It feels great to give something back to the community while creating special memories together. Highly recommend this scheme!
28 September 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from BorrowMyDoggy
Hi Alexis Johnys,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.
We absolutely love seeing families like yours spending quality time together out and about with a special dog. What a wonderful way to make memories as a family, enjoy the outdoors, and share in the joy that dogs bring.
The support our borrowers give to dog owners is so meaningful, it really does make a huge difference, both to the owners and their dogs.
So thank you for being such a pawsome part of the BorrowMyDoggy community.
We hope you, your family and your borrowed furry family member enjoy many more tail-wagging adventures together!
Best woofs,
Jess@BorrowMyDoggy
Ex members still being listed.
After expressing my disappointment with this company, I let my membership expire.
I did this partly because I found that they inflate their website’s membership figures by ‘suggesting’ that there are Many, many more active members (potential walkers or owners) available in any particular area than there actually are.
Note: You can become a listed ‘member’ (?) without subscribing - but you cannot communicate with one another until you pay a membership fee and become a Full member.
So, be aware, the profiles posted are also made up of large numbers of potentially interested people who sign up as Non-Subscription members. People (members) who cannot communicate with you.
What I have just learned today however is, Ex-Members, like myself REMAIN listed on their site. We don’t have our profiles removed and are simply blocked from entering into dialogue with any other members, regardless of their subscription status.
This only came to light when they emailed me today to notify me of someone who had looked at my profile.
This act is clearly designed to tempt me into re-subscribing, or to massage their membership numbers for my area, or entice more unsubscribed members to pay up for Full membership communication privileges.
UPDATE:
As their reply clearly states that they keep you listed unless YOU ask to be removed. Sounds a bit dodgy to me and a clear attempt to keep up the pretence of a high membership level of active members.
24 September 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from BorrowMyDoggy
Hi Denis Law,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.
All members can sign up for free to explore the community and check if there are suitable matches in their area before committing to a membership. You can also tailor your search by filtering for Premium members only, and even sort results by most active, newest, or recently updated profiles.
Communication is only possible once both parties have completed their safety checks and activated a Premium membership. The membership fee helps us keep the community safe and well-supported, it covers things like safety checks, insurance, and access to our 24/7 vet line.
Once a Premium membership expires, members have the option to either close their account or keep it open for future use. Many choose to stay listed and simply mark their profile as ‘not currently looking for a match,’ which removes it from the search results but keeps their details saved, handy for reactivating down the line without needing to start from scratch.
If you'd prefer your profile to be completely removed from the site, just let us know at woofwoof@borrowmydoggy.com
and we'll take care of that right away.
Thanks again for your feedback, it’s really important to us, and helps us continue improving the experience for all members.
Best woofs,
Jess@BorrowMyDoggy
Hi Denis Law,
Thanks so much for updating your review and for sending your account details over to us. I can confirm that the email address you provided is linked to a closed account. If you have any open accounts you would like to close, simply confirm your account details to us at woofwoof@borrowmydoggy.com and a member of our help team would be happy to assist you.
Just to clarify, we never close a member’s account without them asking us to. If an account simply becomes inactive, it will automatically be set to “not looking for a match” after a period of no use. Members can also update this setting themselves at any time, directly from their account.
I hope that helps clear things up, and thank you again for sharing your feedback with us.
Best woofs,
Jess@BorrowMyDoggy
I’m really happy I joined…
I’m really happy I joined BorrowMyDoggy- I have been able to connect with doggies in my local area for walks that are flexible and can fit in with my life and the owners who are looking for someone to walk their dogs- fantastic, as I miss having my own dogs but cannot have my own dog at the moment so I still get the enjoyment of a dogs company, and they get some lovely walks- win win 👍
19 September 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from BorrowMyDoggy
Hi Michelle,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.
We're absolutely thrilled to hear how BorrowMyDoggy has helped you enjoy the company of dogs again, even if you can’t have one of your own right now. It truly sounds like a win-win or woof-woof, for you and the lucky pups getting those lovely walks!
We’re all about creating meaningful connections like yours, and it’s heart-warming to know the community is working just as we hoped.
We hope you continue to have many pawsome walks with your new borrowed dogs.
Best woofs,
Jess@BorrowMyDoggy
I don't know what i would do without…
I don't know what i would do without Borrow My Doggie. I am a disabled pensioners and unable to walk him myself. I have had some lovely borrowers. I had the same one for 6 months and they both got on so well. The lady decided to buy her own dog so we have gone back to the site to look for new ones. I am sure we will be lucky, So many caring people on this site and local which is a really big help. I can highly recommend this site to anyone else who needs help walking their dogs.
2 March 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from BorrowMyDoggy
Hey customer,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.
We're truly touched to hear how BorrowMyDoggy has made a difference in your life and your pup’s, especially with the support of such kind borrowers.
It’s wonderful to know you had such a lovely match for six months, it sounds like a beautiful bond was formed. While it’s always bittersweet when a borrower gets their own pup, we're so glad you're back on the site and feeling hopeful. There really are so many caring dog lovers nearby, and we’re here to help you find another great match.
If you’d like any assistance in finding a dedicated new borrower, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at woofwoof@borrowmydoggy.com
We’d be more than happy to help.
Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation.
Best woofs,
Jess@BorrowMyDoggy
Money Thief’s
Paid for a yearly membership, no message recieved of renewal took new payment of £48 and refusing to refund and haven’t replied to my messages in 7 days. Would highly avoid - fraudulent
18 September 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from BorrowMyDoggy
Hey John Tin,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.
We're really sorry to hear about your experience and completely understand how frustrating this must feel.
To help get this sorted, we've sent a request to Trustpilot to retrieve your account details so we can support you directly. As soon as we receive those, we’ll be able to look into this further for you.
Just to clarify how our renewal process works, we send out renewal reminder emails in advance, which include instructions on how to turn off auto-renewal if you no longer wish to continue. Your upcoming renewal date, along with the option to deactivate or reactivate auto-renewal at any time, is also visible in your account settings, so you can manage your membership with ease.
Please also note that all communication from our help team comes from woofwoof@borrowmydoggy.com so we would recommend checking your inbox, including your spam or junk folder, in case our reply has been missed.
We’re here to help and really hope we can get this resolved for you soon.
Best woofs,
Jess@BorrowMyDoggy
Disappointed fabulous idea but paid my…
Disappointed fabulous idea but paid my £48 and so far not really had any takers for someone to borrow my dog think this is a waste of money. Perhaps if we pay people can only be on the site that are serious and answer your messages and agree to me and not waste your time
Unable to add additional information if BorrowMyDoggy would like to contact me they have all of my information to do so
13 September 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from BorrowMyDoggy
Hey Emma,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, and for taking the time to confirm your account details with us, via Trustpilot.
We’re genuinely sorry to hear you’ve felt disappointed so far. We know how important it is to find the right match for your dog, especially when you're looking for help during your working days.
We’ve sent you an email with some tailored tips to support your search, including suggestions to personalise your profile, as it’s the first thing borrowers see and helps them understand whether they’re a good fit. For example, including details like your availability on Tuesdays to Thursdays from 9–5, and whether you're hoping to find one regular borrower or are open to a few, can really help set expectations. Since our borrowers are lovely volunteers who fit in dog time around their own jobs and commitments, a little added detail can go a long way.
We also wanted to reassure you that one local borrower has already been in touch, they’ve shared their contact details with you but mentioned they're currently unwell and hope to follow up once they’re feeling better. Hopefully that connection develops soon.
We’re here to help every step of the way and will keep doing all we can to support you and your dog.
Best woofs,
Jess@BorrowMyDoggy
Four legged therapy
I was missing our elderly spaniel so much but wasn't ready to take on another dog. I found a lovely owner needing help with her dog while recuperating from an op. It's helped us both and the app was easy to navigate
17 September 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from BorrowMyDoggy
Hey Angela,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.
We’re so glad that BorrowMyDoggy has brought some four-legged therapy into your life while also giving a helping paw to an owner in need. That’s exactly the kind of win-win (or woof-woof!) connection we love to see in our community.
It’s wonderful to hear that the app was easy to use too, making it simple for people and pups to find each other is what we’re all about.
We hope you continue to have many wonderful adventures with your new furry friend, and sending our well wishes to the owner, for a safe recovery.
If you need any help or assistance, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
Best woofs,
Jess@BorrowMyDoggy
A complete waste of time and money
In my experience, one paw print away from a scam. As a dog owner, you are invited to join on a promise of being connected to people who have joined to borrow dogs. You provide photos and a profile. You are notified of borrowers in your area.
Here’s the catch. Borrowers need to also be premium members to see messages from dog owners. So, my premium membership ‘benefits’ are totally dependent on borrowers’ also paying for premium membership - there are unsurprisingly, very few.
I would not recommend Borrow My Doggy. You’d have better luck putting an advert out on social media.
31 January 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from BorrowMyDoggy
Hey S R,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.
We're really sorry to hear that your experience hasn’t been a pawsitive one so far.
To clarify, all members can join BorrowMyDoggy and create a profile for free. This allows everyone to browse and explore the community in their local area before deciding to upgrade.
There are often many borrowers and owners across the UK and Ireland, but the matches you see can vary depending on your location, availability, and preferences, such as your chosen search radius or the type of arrangement you're looking for.
Premium membership is required to unlock messaging, which helps keep the community safe and trusted through ID checks, insurance, and 24/7 vetline access. We understand it can be frustrating if connections aren’t immediate, but we’re here to help you get the most out of your membership.
We've sent a request via Trustpilot for your account details so we can support you directly and take a closer look at your local area and settings.
Best woofs,
Jess@BorrowMyDoggy
Excellent experience
Excellent experience! Found a darling little furry girl with a lovely female owner … we got on as soon as we met, live near each other, have already been out once …. it felt sooooo good! This gorgeous little furry girl is such a dream to be in the company of!!
Here is hoping to be an aunti to this gorgeous Shih tzu baby for as long as we can 👍👍👍
I can highly recommend Borrow my dog!!
6 September 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from BorrowMyDoggy
Hey Silvi Karlsberg-Cave,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.
We're over the moon to hear that you've already connected with such a sweet Shih Tzu and her lovely owner. It truly sounds like you have made a pawfect match.
We absolutely love that it’s already feeling like the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Stories like yours capture the heart of what BorrowMyDoggy is all about, creating joyful connections that bring happiness to both two-legged and four-legged friends.
Wishing you many more waggy-tailed adventures together as the best doggy aunty around!
Best woofs,
Jess@BorrowMyDoggy
Thanks to Borrow my Doggie for the…
Thanks to Borrow my Doggie for the opportunity to meet a lovely family who have our Cockapoo 'Blue' several times a week.
They love their time with him.
7 September 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from BorrowMyDoggy
Hey Alan Simm,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.
It’s wonderful to hear that Blue has built such a close bond with his borrower family and is spending so much quality time with them.
One of the loveliest parts of BorrowMyDoggy is seeing these special relationships form. Many of our borrowers join to help support owners who might need a helping paw, and in return they get the joy of spending time with a dog they wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to be around.
It’s heart-warming to know Blue is bringing happiness to others while being so well cared for, definitely a win-win (or should we say woof-woof!) for everyone involved.
Best woofs,
Jess@BorrowMyDoggy
Would appear to be a scam
Would appear to be a scam, contacted lots of people on their website and nothing not a Dickie bird but took my money before I could even reach out to them
4 September 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from BorrowMyDoggy
Hey Steve Cook,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.
It’s never our intention for anyone to feel let down, and we completely understand how frustrating it must be to not hear back from potential matches.
BorrowMyDoggy is all about connecting local dog lovers, owners who need a helping paw, and borrowers who’d love to spend time with a dog but can’t have one of their own. It’s a win-win (or woof-woof!) for everyone: dogs get extra walks and attention, owners get a bit of support, and borrowers enjoy quality time with a lovely local pup.
We’ve sent a request via Trustpilot to help locate your account, and we’d love to look into this further for you.
Best woofs,
Jess@BorrowMyDoggy
BorrowMyDoggy is the most incredible website!…
BorrowMyDoggy is the most incredible concept and they should be taking it globally!
My husband worked from home, looking after our Cavapoochon and my office is 20 minutes away, when circumstances suddenly changed. He is no longer working from home which caused a big problem as we didn't want our dog to be on his own for 8 hours! Professional dog sitters were a fortune - all dog care options are - so we decided to try using BorrowMyDoggy.
We were very worried at first but this platform allows you to actually meet the person who is interested in looking after your pet at their home. My husband and I along with our dog met two people. It was important for us to go to see their home. Not ours. One lady had lost her dog a year ago and wanted company but not the responsibility of having a dog full time and the other was studying and also used to have a dog and wanted a cuddly friend that she could walk and play with.
I am looking at two or three people to look after our dog during the week. I didn't want to leave my key with strangers to pick up my dog, so the option of somebody coming in the middle of the day to walk him did not work for us.The only way this would work for us was for them to have him for 8 hours. That's why I have more than one person taking care of him. I drop him off before I go to work and pick him up on the way home. He has been cared for and walked and I leave a bed basket and food with bowls for water together with toys.
We have just joined and the website is user friendly.
So yes, I would highly recommend this site but it is important that the person you choose you properly interview.
4 September 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from BorrowMyDoggy
Hey LINDSEY WALKER,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.
We are absolutely thrilled to hear how BorrowMyDoggy has helped you find caring and reliable people to look after your Cavapoochon during the day.
It is fantastic that you were able to meet a few lovely borrowers in their own homes and find a set up that works perfectly for you, your husband and your dog.
We completely agree that meeting properly and making sure it feels like the right fit is such an important step. That is exactly what helps make our community a safe and happy place for both dogs and humans.
We are so pleased you have found the platform user friendly and that it is giving you peace of mind while your dog enjoys walks, playtime and cuddles. Stories like yours really bring our mission to life, creating happy connections that are a true win win or should we say woof woof.
Thank you for recommending us and for being a part of what makes our community so special.
Best woofs,
Jess@BorrowMyDoggy
Extremely helpful app
Was referred to the app when I first moved to London and couldn’t have loved it more! Made great friends through the app and have found very loving sitters that love my dog as their own! Highly recommend
31 August 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from BorrowMyDoggy
Hey Julieta Dapero,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.
We're thrilled to hear that BorrowMyDoggy helped you settle into London and that you’ve not only found loving sitters for your pup, but also made great friends along the way.
It’s especially heartwarming to hear when both dogs and their people make lasting connections.
Our community is all about bringing together dog owners and borrowers to create meaningful relationships. Owners get a little extra support, borrowers enjoy quality time with a four-legged friend, and our pups get all the extra walks, playtime, and cuddles they could wish for!
Thanks for being such a valued part of our pack and for spreading the woof about us.
Best woofs,
Jess@BorrowMyDoggy
Waste of time
Waste of time
No sitter matched what I was looking for
Some didn’t even bother to reply
No refund as outside of 30 days
I personally would avoid
1 July 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from BorrowMyDoggy
Hey steven chudovszky,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review and for taking the time to confirm your account details with us, we really appreciate it.
We have now been able to locate your account and the great news is that there are over 70 premium borrowers within 3 miles of your address.
We completely understand how frustrating it can feel not making a match straight away. As our borrowers are volunteers who look after dogs for free in their spare time, matches do depend on both availability and location. We can also see you have had some lovely conversations with borrowers and we are sorry these did not lead to a successful match.
We have sent you an email with some tips to help with finding the right connection. If you could let us know a little more about the type of arrangement and availability you are looking for, we would be very happy to review the borrower profiles in your area and send you some tailored recommendations.
We are here to help and want to make sure you and your dog find a match that feels right for you both.
Best woofs,
Jess@BorrowMyDoggy
Lost my boy in March 25
Lost my boy in March 25, was so lost without him and wanted to walk with a dog again. Found ‘borrow my doggy’ site and it was perfect. Found a lovely couple who after a few weeks of visiting them, they were happy with me taking their boy Harry out for walks and we are good friends the 4 of us. I would certainly recommend this site they have loads of dogs of all shapes and sizes, to suit you, you won’t be disappointed
29 August 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from BorrowMyDoggy
Hey anne o'neil,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.
We are truly sorry to hear about the loss of your boy in March and can only imagine how hard that must have been. It means a lot to know that BorrowMyDoggy has helped you find a way to enjoy the companionship of a dog again.
We are delighted that you have connected with Harry and his lovely owners and that it has blossomed into a friendship for all of you. That is exactly what our community is all about, creating meaningful connections that bring happiness to both people and dogs.
Thank you for your kind recommendation, it is wonderful to know the platform has been such a good fit for you.
Best woofs
Jess@BorrowMyDoggy
Overall it’s a good platform with the…
Overall it’s a good platform with the intention to connect people with a dog that need help and support, but having joined as a premium borrower as I thought that would re assure owners I sent out loads of messages to owners most did not reply which was disappointing since so many need “help”
It would be better if they took there ads down if they no longer need to help rather then just ignoring people
28 August 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from BorrowMyDoggy
Hey Neil Simmons,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.
We're so glad to hear you value the idea behind BorrowMyDoggy. We know it can be disheartening not to receive replies, especially when you're reaching out with genuine care and enthusiasm to help. Our aim is always to foster meaningful connections, and we understand how frustrating it can be when messages go unanswered.
While many owners are actively looking for help, some may have found a match but haven’t updated their profile yet. We’re continuously working on ways to encourage timely updates and better responsiveness within the community.
If you’d like any help with your messages, we’d be happy to assist. We can look into the ones you’ve already sent, get in touch with those owners directly, and also offer tips for your profile and messages. We can even review your area for some more suitable matches. You can reach our help team directly at woofwoof@borrowmydoggy.com
Thanks again for being part of our caring community.
Best woofs,
Jess@BorrowMyDoggy
Making new furry friends
We joined up to borrow my doggie to enable us to make a furry friend in our neighbour hood .. we where soon delighted to befriend a lovely dog who we have bonded to so well .. he comes to us twice a week and we enjoy going on adventure walks in the forests fields and beaches where we live .. I would highly recommend this company for the introductions and the borrowers security it offers ..
11 August 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from BorrowMyDoggy
Hey Jennifer Gallagher,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.
It is truly heartwarming to hear how well you've bonded with your new furry friend.
We are all about creating meaningful connections, and it is fantastic to know that your adventures together are bringing you joy.
We also really appreciate your kind words about our safety features. Giving peace of mind to both owners and borrowers is so important to us.
Thank you for being part of what makes the BorrowMyDoggy community so special.
We hope you continue to have many wonderful adventures with your new borrowed furry friend.
Best woofs,
Jess@BorrowMyDoggy
Benefits all concerned
My husband and I were pleased to discover this website. We signed up as "borrowers". It was very simple to find dogs in our area, using our postcode. We selected a dog breed which we were familiar with and left a message for three families. Within 24 hours two families had been in touch. We arranged to meet up with one family and got to know their dog on a walk. We all discussed our needs, and we were delighted to start borrowing their beautiful Spaniel. The process could not have been easier.
22 August 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from BorrowMyDoggy
Hey Susan Anderson,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.
We are delighted to hear how simple it was for you to find dogs nearby and connect with families so quickly. It is wonderful that you were able to meet, chat through your needs, and start borrowing a beautiful Spaniel so smoothly.
Stories like yours show exactly what BorrowMyDoggy is all about, creating happy and trusting connections that benefit everyone involved. We are so pleased the process has been easy and enjoyable for you and your husband, and we wish you many more pawsome adventures together.
Best woofs,
Jess@BorrowMyDoggy
The woman who had our Stanly for us is…
The woman who had our Stanly for us is so good with him. It’s gives me a break and Stanley loves her. Neeve is very responsible and reliable and I feel like I can trust her with Stan. This is a brilliant idea. Kudos to you guys for thinking up this idea. 💡
14 August 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from BorrowMyDoggy
Hey Candice Burnard,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.
We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that Stanley has found such a wonderful match in Neeve.
It’s lovely to know he’s enjoying his time with her and that you’re getting some ever-important me time in too which is so important for all of us Trust and reliability are at the heart of our community so knowing you feel confident with Neeve really means a lot.
Thank you for your kind words and kudos it’s pawsitively heartwarming to know the idea is bringing joy to both humans and pups alike.
Best woofs
Jess@BorrowMyDoggy
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