All Around Adventures Vs. The Big Apps

Pet care apps sell you on convenience. And on the surface, it sounds great. Open an app, find a walker... done. Right? If you're using Time to Pet with All Around Adventures, then yes it's easy and done.

But spend five minutes actually using one of the big company apps (rover, wag, care.com etc.) and the reality sets in. These platforms are not one big company with a vetted team. They are a marketplace of individual gig workers, and finding a good one takes real work. You browse profiles, read reviews, go back through the profiles and read the reviews again and then finally reach out, schedule interviews, do a meet and greet or multiple and that's all before a single walk happens. And the kicker? Pet care is rarely anyone's full-time career on these apps. It's their supplemental income to their full time careers, or a side gig for them to spend some snuggle time with pets since they are in school and missing the fluffy interactions.

So just when you find that one person your dog adores or your cat looks forward to seeing, that unicorn who shows up on time, sends great updates, and actually gets your pet, they move, they get a new job, they disappear. And you start the whole process over again. The searching, the interviewing, the introducing your nervous dog to yet another stranger. It is exhausting.

On top of that, the price you see listed is not the price you pay. Booking fees get tacked on at checkout, adding at least 10 to 15% to every single visit. So you are spending more money and more time than you ever expected and still crossing your fingers that whoever shows up will actually be great.

After nearly a decade of caring for Missoula's pets, we have heard this story more times than we can count. The calls we have gotten because their Rover sitter didn't show up, or they did show up but didn't take the dog out to potty, didn't empty the litter boxes, they came home to a messy home after a long day of travelling.

We understand the frustration but how is All Around Adventures any different? We have multiple walkers and sitters on one platform, we use an app for photos and communication and payment, we even do a Meet and Greet to get you started. Well, the owner of All Around Adventures is Kaeti and this is full time career, dedicating her life to making sure the pets in her care receive the highest quality sitters. We strive to give you the true convenience the big companies act like they offer. One stop for scheduling and communication, only one meet and greet (unless you want more!), background checked, insured and trained employees not independent contractors that figure it out as they go, the price you see is the price you get (no hidden fees or added charges) and reliable communication with a dedicated team.

This might seem like a lot to read but I promise you the differences we lay out might not be something you ever knew or thought about and are worth a read before you choose who to watch your pet , even if it's not us!

What You See Is What You Pay

At All Around Adventures, our rates are exactly what they say at first glance. No booking fees, no app surcharges, nothing added at checkout, no surprises. What you see on our website is exactly what you pay, every single time. We think pet care should be transparent, and that starts with honest pricing.

One thing worth knowing about app-based pet care platforms is that the price you see listed isn't usually the price you pay. Most of the big apps add a booking fee of typically around 11% on top of whatever the sitter charges, and then they take another fee from the sitter when you book and some sitters pass that on to you at the end of booking to cover that charge. That's not necessarily wrong, platforms have costs to cover. But it does mean you're sometimes comparing apples to oranges when you are trying to compare prices.

A Team That Knows Your Pet

Every new client starts with a free meet and greet with Kaeti or our manager Nikita so your pet can meet us before any service begins. From there, you get a consistent team who learns your pet's quirks, preferences, and routines. If your pet needs time to warm up toa new sitter Kaeti or Nikita accompany any new sitters for an introduction, getting rid of those extra meet and greets you don't have the time for. Our walkers know which dogs need a slow start, which cats prefer the window perch, and which pups go absolutely wild for a tennis ball.

Since we are a real business with a real team, who was trained on how to take care of pets, homes and animal behavior you're never left scrambling when someone is unavailable. We have coverage, reliability and clear communication across the board.

Professional, Insured, and Accountable

All Around Adventures is a fully licensed, bonded, and insured business with background-checked employees and nearly a decade of experience in Missoula. When you book with us, you're booking with a professional team that stands behind its work not an individual gig worker whose availability might change next week. Every visit includes real-time photo/video updates with a full report card to let you know how your pet did, if they went potty, ate a treat or got fresh water through the Time to Pet app, so you always know your pet is safe and loved whether you're at work, at the gym, or across the country.

Local Means More Than You Think

When you choose All Around Adventures, you're also choosing to support a small Missoula business that's been part of this community for nearly ten years. We were voted Best Pet Care in Missoula for 2024, and every review we earn comes from a real neighbor who trusted us with someone they love. Big apps are built to scale nationally. We're built to be local, dependable and to build trust in Missoula and soon Helena (stay tuned!). We know these neighborhoods, we know this community, and we care about the pets in it the same way you do.

Ready to Experience the Difference? We think pet care should feel personal, professional, and completely transparent. No hidden fees, no surprises, no strangers just a team that genuinely loves your animals and shows up for them every single time. Schedule your free meet and greet today and see why Missoula pet owners keep choosing All Around Adventures over the big apps.