What people are saying about FlipFlop...

“I love dogs; I just don’t want to own one right now. What fun to have a visiting dog to tag along with me on my walks and to snuggle with me in the evenings. Being a FlipFlop Companion is ideal for my lifestyle. I can enjoy the companionship of a dog at my convenience. It’s great!" - Barbara K.

Our Companion Families

Click here to apply to become a Companion Family

Our carefully selected Companion Families are very special people.  They have been interviewed in depth to ensure they fit the bill.  We get to know them really well before matching them to a vacationing dog.

Who they are – It goes without saying that all our Companion Families, without exception, are absolutely crazy about dogs.  Some are actively retired people who have had dogs all of their lives but now enjoy the freedom and flexibility of caring for dogs on vacation.  Others are younger, often with a family at home, where the addition of a visiting dog is great fun for all.

How it works – We’ve done all the hard work so our Companion Families don’t have to.  We think it’s important that our Companion Families concentrate on looking after visiting dogs.  We manage the awkwardness of dealing with money, insurance and paperwork so that the enjoyment of looking after visiting dogs remains their focus. 

FlipFlop is able to provide all the benefits of dog ownership without the fulltime emotional and financial commitments attached to owning a dog of your own.  Our fantastic Companion Families are the heart of our business and we simply couldn’t do what we do without them.

Click here to apply to become a Companion Family

“We never leave our dogs at the kennel, so when we must be away, we rely (impose) on our family and friends to pet sit. FlipFlop is the ideal solution for us. We can leave our 'kids' with a Companion Family and have complete peace of mind while we are away." - Kristin K.