SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$PET #WagPET–Wag! Group Co. (“The Company” or “Wag!”; Nasdaq: PET), which strives to be the #1 platform for busy pet parents, offering on-demand access to 5-star pet care, pet insurance options, and expert pet advice, is thrilled to announce the best way to discover a great local Pet Caregiver in your neighborhood through the Wag! Neighborhood Network.


As of today, Pet Parents can discover more than 400,000 5-star rated dog walkers, sitters, and trainers, across more than 90,000 neighborhood and city guides – from Fishermans Wharf to Greenwich Village – in all 50 states. Wag! understands that furry family members have their own unique needs, which is why the Wag! Neighborhood Network enables Pet Parents to filter across more than 21 unique specialties, including senior pups, potty training, and price.

“We’re thrilled to provide Pet Parents the most personalized and convenient way to discover great local pet care,” said Garrett Smallwood, CEO and Chairman of Wag!. “I can’t wait for furry family members across the US to connect within the Wag! community and for this product to unlock healthier and happier lives for millions of dogs, cats, and other members of the family.”

With the launch of the Wag! Neighborhood Network, Pet Parents can book directly with any Pet Caregiver with a few taps, saving the time and headache of having to manage scheduling, messaging, and inefficient meet & greets, which can waste hours of time and back-and-forth. All the information needed to find and book a 5-star rated dog walker, boarder, and trainer is front and center, including more than 16 million reviews, pricing, photos, and Wag! Achievements. Achievements include Preferred Clients, Repeat Clients, Breed Specialties, and Extra Caring, just to name a few.

For more information, visit Wag!.

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About Wag!

Wag! strives to be the #1 platform for busy pet parents, offering access to 5-star dog walking, pet sitting, expert pet advice, wellness plans, and one-on-one training from Wag!’s community of 400,000 local pet caregivers nationwide, in addition to pet insurance options from the leading pet insurance companies. Making pet parents happy is what Wag! does best. With safety and wellness at the forefront, Wag! has a trusted record of experience with more than 12 million pet care services completed by pet caregivers on the Wag! Platform, across 5,300 cities and 50 states, with pet parents rating 96% of services as 5-star. Wag! also operates Petted.com, the nation’s largest pet insurance comparison marketplace. Additionally, the Wag! Pet Caregiver App, empowers pet caregivers to care for pets in their neighborhood and earn real money. For more information, visit wag.co.

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Investor Relations:

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