🌾 Founding Launch · Lincoln & Ord, Nebraska

Where your pet feels right at home

RoCo's PetBnB connects Nebraska pet owners with background-checked, everyday hosts who treat your dog, cat, or critter like family β€” not a kennel number. We're opening our doors this fall, starting right here in the heartland.

10–15%Service Fee
(Rover charges 20–25%)
$25KPlanned Pet
Protection
2 TownsLincoln & Ord
at Launch
A porch light for pets and people
Why We Started This

Pet care out here shouldn't mean crossing your fingers

Big-city apps built for big cities left the Midwest as an afterthought. We're building the one that didn't.

βœ• The problem

β€”Rover and Wag barely reach Nebraska outside Omaha
β€”Facebook groups and word of mouth are often the only option
β€”No easy way to check a stranger's background before they hold your house key
β€”Sitters have no real platform to build a reputation or steady clients

βœ“ Our approach

+Built for Nebraska towns first β€” not squeezed in as an afterthought
+Every host passes a background check before their profile goes live
+Full profiles with real experience, rates, and reviews you can trust
+Secure payments and $25,000 planned pet protection on every booking
Simple by Design

How RoCo's PetBnB works

No apps to fumble with in a parking lot β€” just a straightforward way to find someone you'd actually trust with your pet.

STEP 01
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Search your town

Tell us your city and what kind of pet you've got β€” we'll match you with hosts nearby, or add you to the waitlist if we're not there yet.

STEP 02
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Meet your host

Read full profiles, message directly, and set up a free meet-and-greet before your pet ever stays over.

STEP 03
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Book with confidence

Pay securely through the platform and get photo updates while you're away β€” no cash-in-an-envelope guesswork.

STEP 04
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Come home happy

Leave a review, rebook your favorite host, and help other Nebraska pet owners find great care too.

Our Story

Two Nebraskans building the platform Rover forgot

We're not chasing every city in America. We're starting with the towns we call home.

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Cody Houston

Co-Founder

Cody is the visionary behind RoCo's PetBnB, bringing entrepreneurial drive and a deep understanding of the Nebraska market. He's passionate about building community-focused businesses that connect people with the services they actually need.

πŸ“ Lincoln, Nebraska
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Racheal Rowse

Co-Founder

Racheal brings operational expertise and a hands-on approach to building RoCo's PetBnB from the ground up β€” with an eye for detail and a commitment to a platform both pet owners and hosts can genuinely trust.

πŸ“ Ord, Nebraska

Why we're doing this

We're Nebraska natives who understand what pet owners in smaller towns actually need. We're not building a copy of Rover β€” we're building the platform Rover forgot to build for the heartland.

A Look Ahead

What a host profile will look like

We're still verifying our first founding hosts β€” here's a preview of the profile every pet owner will see once bookings open.

Sample
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Jamie R.
πŸ“ Lincoln, NE
$20/hr
πŸ• Dogs 🐈 Cats Overnight Background Checked

"6 years of experience caring for pets of all sizes. I work from home, so your dog or cat gets full attention, playtime, and photo updates every day."

πŸ‘‹ THIS COULD BE YOUR PROFILE β€” APPLY BELOW
For Pet Lovers

Turn your love for animals into income

Be one of RoCo's PetBnB's founding hosts in Nebraska. Set your own schedule, your own rates, and build a client base right in your town.

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Set your own ratesMost hosts plan to charge $15–$35/hr depending on experience and services offered.
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Flexible scheduleAccept or decline bookings on your own terms β€” no minimum hours required.
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Insurance & supportBookings are planned to include $25,000 in pet protection and real support from Cody & Racheal directly.
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Grow with us earlyFounding hosts get first placement and help shape the platform as we grow across Nebraska.

🐾 Apply as a Founding Host

This isn't a payment or background-check step yet β€” we'll follow up by email once your application is reviewed.

Transparent by Design

Simple, honest pricing

No hidden fees. Hosts set their own rates β€” here's the range we expect once bookings open.

Typical Service Rates

🚢 Dog Walking

30–60 minute walks with photo updates

$15–30/hr

πŸŒ™ Overnight Stay

Host stays with your pet overnight

$45–85/night

β˜€οΈ Daycare

Full-day care with play and socialization

$25–55/day

πŸšͺ Drop-In Visit

Feed, play, and check in while you're out

$15–25/visit

ℹ️ RoCo's PetBnB plans to charge a 10–15% service fee on each booking to cover insurance, support, and platform costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes β€” every host will go through a background check before their profile goes live. We verify identity, criminal history, and references.

We're starting in Lincoln and Ord, Nebraska. Join the waitlist and we'll email you as soon as we open in your area.

We plan to cover every booking with $25,000 in pet protection, and Cody & Racheal are directly reachable for support.

Once live, payments will be processed securely through the platform, with funds released to hosts within 2 business days of a completed booking.

Cancellations 48+ hours before a booking are planned to receive a full refund; cancellations within 48 hours may carry a partial fee.

Be among our first Nebraska families 🐾

Whether you need a host for your pet or want to become one, join the founding group shaping RoCo's PetBnB from day one.

🐾 Join the Waitlist 🏠 Become a Host