Where pets find their people.
Philos Pets is a pet-first matchmaking and socialization app. Build your pet's circle, meet nearby pet owners, and find their next best friend.
Designed for pets
Your pet, front and center.
Open the app and the first thing you'll meet is a pet. Their name, their breed, the snacks they refuse to share, the parks they've claimed as theirs. Their humans come along for the ride.
You won't find dating-app prompts here. Just two pets, a shared love of long walks, and the people who happen to be holding the leash. Swipe through, match when both sides say yes, and let the rest unfold over a chat, or a real walk in the park.
How it works
Built to be simple.
Make your pet a profile
Their name, their breed, the snacks they refuse to share, the parks they've claimed as theirs. Take five minutes; let them be the star.
Discover pets nearby
Swipe through pets in your neighborhood. Every profile is a pet, not a dressed-up dating bio. Their humans come along for the ride.
Match when it's mutual
When both sides say yes, a conversation opens. No one-sided messaging, no orphan likes. Just two pets who decided they want to be friends.
Meet up for real
Plan a walk, pick a park, show up with treats. The good friendships start where the leashes drop and the tails take over.
What makes Philos different
Three things we believe.
Pets are the main characters
They get the profile, the photos, the interests, the bio. Their humans are listed underneath. Pets do the matchmaking; their owners just nod along.
No one-sided likes
Mutual or nothing. You'll never get a stranger DM out of nowhere, and you'll never feel like you're sending one into a void. When both tails wag, the chat opens.
No ads, no data harvesting
Your pet isn't the product. No paid promotion, no algorithm tilted toward whoever spent more, no quietly selling your data to advertisers. The community comes first; everything else can wait.
For every companion
Built for every kind of companion.
Playdates that tire them out
Find nearby dogs with matching energy and temperament. Park meetups, zoomies included.
For the discerning feline
Slow introductions, calm companions, and owners who understand that the cat decides.
Feathers, scales, and whiskers
Rabbits, birds, reptiles. If it's part of the family, it belongs on Philos.
Frequently asked
Questions you might be wondering.
Is Philos Pets free?
Yes, while we're starting out. No ads, no selling your data, and no surprise paywalls. If anything ever changes on pricing, we'll tell you straight before it does.
When does it launch?
Soon. We're polishing the corners now and aiming for a quiet beta in the coming months. Drop your email on the waitlist and you'll be among the first to know. No marketing barrage, just a quick heads-up when the doors open.
Where will it be available first?
City by city, starting where we have the most early signups. Putting your email on the waitlist is basically a vote for your neighborhood to go first.
Do I need a dog, or do cats count too?
Dogs are first because their "let's meet at the park" energy is hard to match. Cats, bunnies, birds, and friends are on the roadmap. Sign up either way and we'll keep you posted as we widen the welcoming committee.
Is this a dating app for pets?
It's a friendship app, mostly. Think playdates, dog-park buddies, weekend walking companions. The pets do the matchmaking; their humans tag along. No swipe-left-for-the- handsome-Labrador stuff.
Can I sign up more than one pet?
Yes. Multi-pet households are common, and each pet gets their own profile, their own circle, and their own matches. The bunny does not need to compete with the dog.
What happens to my data?
Yours, not ours. We don't sell it, we don't share it beyond what's needed to make the app work, and you can delete your account anytime. The full story lives in our Privacy Policy.
Get early access
Be among the first.
Drop your email and we'll let you know the moment Philos Pets is ready. No spam, no marketing barrage. Just a quiet heads-up at launch.
By signing up you agree to our Privacy Policy.
About
Pets deserve their own social circle.
Not as accessories to ours, but as the main characters in their stories. Philos Pets is built around that idea: profiles for them, matches for them, conversations between the humans who love them.
We're launching soon. If you'd like to be among the first to try it, drop us a line at [email protected].