PET CARE

Need help caring for your pets nearby?

Find local teen help for dog walking, feeding, pet visits and other everyday pet care through LocalKid.

LocalKid connects homeowners with nearby parent approved teens for age appropriate pet care tasks, with parent and guardian involvement, homeowner screening and structured onboarding built into the process.

Small Job. Big Start.

Walking the dog. Feeding the cat. Checking in while you are away.

Simple pet care jobs can give young people a chance to earn money, build responsibility and become someone a neighbour can rely on.

LocalKid helps make those neighbourhood connections easier and more structured.

Local help for everyday pet care

Teens may be able to help with:

• Dog walking
• Feeding pets
• Refreshing food and water
• Pet check ins
• Cat visits
• Playing with pets
• Cleaning litter boxes
• Cleaning simple pet areas
• Letting pets into or out of the yard
• Vacation pet visits
• Helping with established pet routines
• Other simple pet care tasks

A familiar face for your pet

For many pets, having the same nearby person stop in can be easier than relying on a large service or someone who lives across town.

LocalKid gives homeowners another way to find help close to home while giving teens meaningful opportunities to work in their own neighbourhoods.

Pet safety comes first

Homeowners should provide clear instructions about their pet's size, temperament, routines and any important handling information before a task begins.

Pet care involving aggressive animals, medical treatment, specialized handling or other situations that may not be appropriate for a teen should be handled by a qualified adult or professional.

How LocalKid works

1. Tell us what you need

Describe your pet, the task, timing and what you would like done.

2. Connect with local help

LocalKid helps homeowners connect with participating teens nearby.

3. Parents stay involved

Parents and guardians remain involved in their teen's participation.

4. Homeowners are screened

Homeowners complete LocalKid's required screening process before working with participating teens.

5. Get the help you need

Arrange the task and build a relationship with someone your pet can get to know.

Pet Care FAQ

Can teens walk dogs?

Yes. Dog walking can be a good LocalKid task when the dog's size, temperament and needs are appropriate for the participating teen.

Can someone check on my pet while I am away?

Yes. Simple scheduled visits for feeding, water, play and routine care can be a good fit.

Can teens give pets medication?

Medical care and tasks requiring specialized handling should generally be left to an appropriate adult or pet care professional.

Are LocalKid teens background checked?

LocalKid does not describe participating teens as background checked. Teen participation is parent managed. Adult homeowners complete LocalKid's required screening process.

Ready to find local pet help?

Get help with everyday pet care while giving a young person in your community an opportunity to earn and build experience.