There are ride share, bike share and even couch surfing services, so the City Dog Share is a natural next step. With a growing pet owning population, not to mention those who simply want a pet but may not be able to take care of one full time, this unique service allows people to swap pets or simply ‘test’ a particular breed out to see which one would best suit their lifestyle. More than that, the City Dog Share is a great way to meet new people while helping each other out.
Based in San Francisco, California, with new branches in Seattle, Portland and Humboldt County City Dog Share is a non-profit corporation. It was founded by Eric Husk.
Canine-Swapping Services
The City Dog Share Lets People Find the Right Pup for Them
Trend Themes
1. Pet-sharing Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity for the pet industry to cater to owners who want pets without the long-term commitment.
2. Collaborative Consumption - Disruptive innovation opportunity for service providers to create swap and share platforms for a range of lifestyle products and accessories.
3. Community-building Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity for entrepreneurs to develop services that promote sharing and supporting communities in a range of contexts.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Industry - Industry leaders could develop pet-sharing services that create new revenue streams and help provide connected communities for pet owners.
2. Sharing Economy - Startups and businesses in this industry could extend the sharing economy principle of shared usage to lifestyle products and services, including pet care and pet accessories.
3. Non-profit Service Providers - Non-profit organizations could utilize the collaborative consumption trend to provide services and build communities in a range of contexts, including pet ownership.