How it works
A few minutes a day
That’s the whole ask. Here’s what you do with them.
Play
Challenges tuned to your dog’s strengths, or a guided four-stage Hunt built for how cats actually play.
Show up
Do it again tomorrow. Coins for check-ins, photos, quizzes and articles, and a streak that grows when you keep showing up.
Cheer
Mark the Spot on your walks and see who else showed up. Soft boards for your city, your country, and the world.
Mark the Spot
Your walk already has a favorite park. Mark the Spot turns it into a little daily win.
- Check in at parks and spots on the Challenges Map. Normal, Mega or Ultra marks are worth +1, +2 or +3 points.
- Name a spot first and you’re its founder, badge included.
- A podium for every zone, so you can see who else showed up.
Built for dogs and cats
Twelve challenges across Strength, Agility, Intelligence and Charisma, plus the Hunt, a four-stage play session designed for cats, with live coaching.
- Every challenge you finish together grows your pet’s stats.
- Cats climb the bond ladder hunt by hunt: Comfort, Love, Family, Bond, Respect, Master.
- Tips written for first-time owners, no expertise required.
- 145challenges, dog & cat
- 137medals to earn
- 134daily Learn drops
And then some
More to play with
Memories worth keeping
Hunt photo carousels captured for you, share cards for every challenge, and a place to keep the keepers.
A tag that brings them home
A printable QR collar tag. A finder scans it and reaches you right away, and your number and email stay private.
Learn, one a day
134 articles and quizzes written for first-time owners. Read one, answer one, feel a little more sure.
Soft boards
Boards for your city, your country, and the world, all keyed on your home. A nudge to show up, not a fight.
Cheer, don’t like
A feed where you cheer instead of like, and votes pick the coolest pet on the block.
It’s an app where you shouldn’t spend all day. But the time you do spend will have an impact on your pet’s life, and also on yours. Because you are your pet’s whole life.
Free to start.
Premium unlocks more, and supports animal shelters while you’re at it.
Questions
Fair asks
What is PetCool?
PetCool is a fun app to play with your dog or cat. It turns walks, play, and photos into easy daily habits, with soft boards for your city. It’s made for first-time owners who want fun with their pet, not reminders.
Does it work for cats?
Yes, properly. Cats get the Hunt, a guided four-stage play session (stalk, catch, round two, meal) with live coaching tips. Challenges know the species, so your cat is never asked to play fetch.
How does Mark the Spot work?
Check in at parks and spots on the map during your walk, pick your mark (+1, +2 or +3 points), and add a photo for a bonus point. Name a new spot before anyone else and you’re its founder.
Is it a reminder app?
No. Lots of pet apps are reminders for feeding, vaccines, and vet visits. PetCool is built around the things you already do with your pet, walks, photos, and play, and makes them a little more fun.
How much does it cost?
Free to start. Premium unlocks more, and supports animal shelters while you’re at it.
How do I get started?
Download the app, add your pet’s profile, and go outside. The first challenge takes a few minutes.
How can my shelter register?
Email support@petcool.org. PetCool Premium supports registered animal shelters, and we bring on new shelter partners as we grow.
More answers on accounts, subscriptions and support in Help & FAQ.