An update from Mathew Prior, CEO of FurPetVo
Hi all,
As the situation around coronavirus continues to evolve, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support. We know the past few months have been difficult—but as parts of the world begin to reopen and we start to see a safe, responsible return to travel, we—like you—hope that an end to the crisis, and a return to the lifestyle we know and love, won’t be too far behind.
After six long months of working from home, our team is looking forward to gradually returning to the office this month. While things are different, we’re looking toward the future—and want to continue doing everything we can to support you during this time.
Supporting safe, confident house sitting
While we’ve helped facilitate many safe and successful sits over the last few months, we understand you might still have reservations about welcoming a sitter right now. To help ease those concerns, we’ve gathered real experiences from FurPetVo owner members—sharing how they’ve navigated stays with care and confidence.
In addition to our trusted coronavirus cleaning guide, we’ve released a new, comprehensive Guide to House Sitting During Uncertain Times—designed to answer any questions you may have about health, safety, communication, and preparation.
And of course, your FurPetVo Membership Services team remains fully available to help—just reach out anytime.
Improving your FurPetVo experience
We’ve been listening closely to your feedback—and acting on it. Here’s what’s new:
- Saved searches: You’ll soon be able to save trip preferences and receive instant alerts when matching listings go live.
- Enhanced sitter profiles: Updating your profile is now simpler and more intuitive—making it easier than ever to showcase your experience, availability, and personality.
Welcome to the FurPetVo Community Forum
We know the past few months have been isolating for many—and community matters more than ever. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce the new FurPetVo Community Forum: an online hub where pet lovers, sitters, and homeowners can connect, share stories, ask questions, and support one another.
We’re currently running a careful trial with select members to refine the experience—and plan to roll it out to everyone very soon.
Once again, from myself and the entire FurPetVo team—thank you. We hope you and your loved ones continue to stay safe, healthy, and well.
Best wishes,
Mathew Prior
CEO of furpetvo.com
