A Good "Pet Parent" Should Make Use of the Best Apps To Help Their Pets

Apps and technology add ease and convenience to all aspects of life. According to a National Pet Owners survey, more than 85 million people across the United States own at least one pet, and this number has been steadily increasing each year! Pet Parents consider their pets part of their family and treat their fur kids accordingly. Whether you need a feeding schedule, vet reminders, or someone to watch Fido while you go on vacation or have an unexpected late night at work, the world of technology is here to help. Savvy pet moms and dads have come together to help each other out by making it easy to care for your fur kids and to give them every possible luxury. The following list will help pet parents give their pets all the benefits of living in the modern world and can all be downloaded on both iOS or Android platforms.

1 - WAG!

Wag! is an app that lets pet parents hire someone to take their dog out for a walk, let them out in the backyard, or even pet sit for extended periods of time while the owner is away. Wag walkers go through a lengthy screening and training process, so pet parents can be sure their pet will be well loved and taken care of. One of the best features of this app is that pet parents can request a Wag lock for their front door. The lock attaches to the door of the home and has a small storage space for a key, accessible with a unique code. The code is sent to the Wag walker once the appointment is confirmed. This allows pet parents to give their walker access to their home without divulging personal information like their home security code or where they hide their secret spare key. The app alerts pet owners when their Walker arrives, the route they take on their walk, whether food or water was provided, and any other items related to the care of the animal.

2 - Rover

Rover is similar to Wag! in that it allows pet parents to hire someone to watch, walk, or check in on their pets. The key difference between these two apps is that Wag! is typically for walks, while Rover specializes more in pet sitting for longer periods of time. Both can be accomplished in either app, and, like Wag!, Rover sitters go through a thorough training and background check.

3 - MyPet Reminders

With the increasing busyness of modern life, remembering all of the monthly or recurring things our pets need can be difficult. MyPet Reminders allows users to set up reminders for their pets. These include vet visits, medications including monthly heartworm and flea and tick applications, grooming, play dates, competitions - anything that pet parents need to remember for their pets.

4 - Dogsync

For families with multiple people helping to take care of the pets, it can be a struggle to remember or keep track of who's done what and when. Dogsync allows pet owners to add caregivers to their "pack" so that all members can keep track of the daily needs of the pets. This way, everyone knows who's already fed Fluffy or given her the monthly heartworm pill.

5 - PetParent

Social media for pets? Yes, please! PetParent allows pet owners to create a profile for each of their pets and connect with other pets and parents in their area. They can read and write reviews on pet friendly businesses or get advice on the best grooming salons or vet clinics. Pet parents can even meet up for play dates or walks with other pets and parents in their area.

6 - PetRescuers

Heaven forbid anything should ever happen to your beloved pet, but should the need arise, it's nice to know there's a community of people out there ready to help. PetRescuers allows users to send and receive information on lost and missing pets so that they can be found and reunited with their families. This app connects not just with individuals, but also with local participating shelters and clinics.