PetCloud

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PetCloud
Company typePrivately held company
IndustryPet care
Founded2011 (2011) in Brisbane, Australia
FounderDeborah Morrison
Area served
Australia
Websitewww.petcloud.com.au

PetCloud is an Australian company selling pet care services based in Brisbane.[1][2] PetCloud, screens potential pet sitters for pet owners.[3][4] PetCloud was named a finalist in the Lord Mayor's Business Awards for Digital Strategy.[5] In 2017, founder Deb Morrison was selected as 2017 Finalist for Young Entrepreneur in Brisbane.[6]

Petcloud has been well documented for not paying their sitters on time on review sites such as Product Reviews and Trust Pilot.

Services[edit]

PetCloud was founded by Deborah Morrison.[7][8] PetCloud has been providing pet care services including dog walking, house sitting, grooming, pet taxis, pet sitting.[9][10][11] The company has been featured in national and local media including Business News Australia, Brisbane Times.[12][13][14][1] In December, 2016, PetCloud was named a finalist in the Lord Mayor's Business Awards for Digital Strategy and a finalist for High Growth Start Up.[15]

PetCloud is partnered with RSPCA across most States in Australia.[1] 20% of PetCloud booking revenues goes back to supporting the rescue work of their RSPCA Partners.[16][5]

Awards and recognition[edit]

  • 11th Lord Mayor's Business Awards.[15][17]
  • ISPT award for Digital Strategy[15][18]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Mitchell-Whittington, Amy (2 April 2016). "RSPCA endorses Petcloud, the Airbnb of pet-sitting services". Brisbane Times. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  2. ^ "Who really hates super changes?". The Australian. 1 June 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  3. ^ "Sharing services AirBnB and PetCloud taking off in Australia". The Northern Star. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  4. ^ "Dog Boarding & Pet Sitting in Real Homes - PetCloud RSPCA Qld Partner". RSPCA Australia. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  5. ^ a b "Lord Mayor's Business Awards 2016". Brisbane Times. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  6. ^ "40 UNDER 40: TOP YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS BRISBANE 31-40". Business News Australia. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  7. ^ "PetCloud - Trusted Pet Care in Homes near you". AngelList. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  8. ^ "There's no pawsing in a journey to Entrepreneurship - Women in Digital". Women in Digital. 3 July 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  9. ^ BURKE, JASMINE. "Say I do to having pets at your wedding". The Northern Star. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  10. ^ "RSPCA BACKS 'AIRBNB FOR PETS'". Business News Australia. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  11. ^ "Pet startup partners with major retailer - Internet Retailing". Internet Retailing. 27 July 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  12. ^ "Digital Identity 3.0 event empowers people to take ownership of personal data". Government of Queensland. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  13. ^ "Sharing services AirBnB and PetCloud taking off in Australia". Daily Mercury. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  14. ^ Jones, Kate (19 June 2017). "Threats to home security open business doors". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  15. ^ a b c "2016 Finalists - Choose Brisbane". Choose Brisbane. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  16. ^ "Pets Can Play While You're Away With PetCloud - Flight Centre". Flight Centre. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  17. ^ "Lord Mayor's Business Awards finalists announced". Energy Skills Queensland. 21 September 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  18. ^ Sullivan, Mike. "Beefing up Brisbane's economy to win Lord Mayor's Business Award". Business acumen. Retrieved 22 August 2017.

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