A man hugging his tan dog in warm golden-hour light

Everyone deserves the comfort of companionship.

Book meaningful time with carefully vetted companion animals to reduce stress, ease loneliness, and brighten your day.

Launching soon  ·  Join thousands already on the waitlist
Two ways to join

Choose your side of the leash.

I want to meet companion animals

Spend restorative time with gentle, carefully vetted animals near you — whether you miss having a pet, can't own one right now, or simply need a reason to smile.

My pet would love this

If your animal lights up around new people, share that joy — and earn extra income hosting relaxed, safe visits on a schedule you control.

How it works

Comfort, three steps away.

01

Browse trusted companions nearby

Explore profiles of vetted, gentle animals in your neighborhood — each with photos, personality notes, and verified safety checks.

02

Request meaningful time together

Pick a moment that suits you both — a calm cuddle session, a sunny walk, or a quiet afternoon of easy company.

03

Leave happier than you arrived

Wrap up your visit and send your new friend home — both of you, human and animal, leaving happier than when you arrived.

Launching soon. Join the waitlist for early access →

Why SNOOF exists

Owning a pet isn't possible for everyone.

Millions of people love animals but can't own one because of apartment restrictions, busy schedules, travel, finances, allergies, or other life circumstances.

SNOOF exists to make the comfort of companion animals accessible — without the long-term commitment of ownership.

Is SNOOF for you?

SNOOF was created for anyone who could use a little more companionship.

🐶

You miss having a pet.

🏢

Your apartment doesn't allow animals.

💼

You're too busy for full-time pet ownership.

💙

You've been feeling lonely.

🌧️

You're going through a difficult season.

🎓

You're away at college and miss your dog back home.

👵

Your parent could use a friendly visit.

😌

You simply need a reason to smile today.

If you found yourself nodding to any of these… you're exactly who we're building SNOOF for.

A first look

Meet a few founding companions.

A small preview of the gentle souls joining us at launch.

Coming Soon Biscuit, a smiling golden retriever

Biscuit

New

Golden Retriever · Silver Lake, LA

Great for RelaxationLoves Cuddles
Coming Soon Miso, a green-eyed tabby cat

Miso

New

Domestic Shorthair · Pasadena, LA

Calm PersonalityQuiet Company
Coming Soon Winnie, a cheerful corgi

Winnie

New

Pembroke Corgi · Santa Monica, LA

Instant Mood-LifterLoves Walks
Coming Soon Theo, a happy brown and white dog

Theo

New

Jack Russell Mix · Long Beach, LA

Playful SpiritGreat with Kids
Coming Soon Olive, a pug wrapped in a cozy blanket

Olive

New

Pug · Culver City, LA

Couch CompanionCalm Personality
Coming Soon Juniper, a gentle-faced puppy

Juniper

New

French Bulldog · Echo Park, LA

Loves CuddlesGentle Soul

Want your pet featured at launch? Become a Companion →

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For pet owners

Share the joy your companion already brings.

If your pet loves meeting people, you could earn extra income while helping brighten someone's day.

  • You set the schedule — host only when it works for you both
  • You approve every visit and every guest
  • Your pet's comfort always comes first — every time
Safety first

Built on trust.

Every companion and every member goes through careful screening before any visit happens.

Background checks

Every companion owner completes a third-party background check before joining.

Vaccination verification

Current vaccination records are verified by our team for every single animal.

Behavior screening

Temperament and comfort-with-strangers assessments ensure every animal genuinely enjoys visits.

Identity verification

Both visitors and owners verify government ID, so everyone knows exactly who they're meeting.

Secure messaging

All communication and payments stay on-platform, protected until you choose to meet.

Community reviews

Honest, two-way reviews after every visit keep the whole community accountable.

All safety standards will be fully in place before launch.

Imagine this…

Sound familiar?

I moved across the country for work, and I miss my family dog more than I expected.

Missing home

I work from home alone all day. Some days I just need an excuse to smile.

Working remotely

My apartment doesn't allow pets — but my heart didn't get that memo.

Renting without pets

I recently lost my companion of 14 years. I'm not ready for a new pet, but I miss the comfort.

Healing from loss
Questions

Everything you're wondering.

SNOOF is the world's first marketplace for companion animal experiences. We connect people with carefully vetted companion animals for meaningful visits — a calm cuddle session, a sunny walk, or a quiet afternoon of easy company — to help reduce stress, ease loneliness, and simply brighten your day.

Soon! We're launching city by city, starting with Los Angeles. Waitlist members get first access, early invitations, and a say in which neighborhoods we open next.

Just add your name to the waitlist — it takes about twenty seconds. Choose the booking waitlist if you'd like to spend time with companion animals, or the companion waitlist if you'd like your pet to take part. We'll email you the moment SNOOF opens in your city.

Any loving owner can apply, but not every pet will be a fit — and that's okay. The best SNOOF companions genuinely enjoy meeting new people. Every animal goes through vaccination verification and a temperament screening, and every owner completes identity and background checks. Your pet's comfort always comes first: owners set the schedule, approve every visit, and can pause anytime.

Our vetting covers three layers: health (current vaccination records verified by our team), temperament (a structured behavior screening focused on calmness and comfort with strangers), and trust (owner identity verification and background checks). All standards will be fully in place before the first visit ever happens.

We're starting with dogs and cats, since they're the companions most people miss. Over time we plan to welcome other gentle animals — rabbits, and beyond — wherever a visit is safe and genuinely enjoyable for the animal.

Why we're building SNOOF

We believe everyone deserves the comfort of companionship.

For millions of people, owning a pet simply isn't possible. Apartment restrictions, demanding schedules, travel, finances, or life's unexpected changes can put pet ownership out of reach.

But the comfort of an animal shouldn't be.

SNOOF exists to make meaningful moments with companion animals accessible to anyone who needs them. Whether you're looking to ease stress, feel a little less alone, or simply spend an afternoon with a wagging tail and a happy face, we're building a place where those moments are easy to find.

Because sometimes an hour with an animal can change your entire day.

— The SNOOF Team

Be among the first.

Join the waitlist today and help shape the future of companion animal experiences.

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