In the modern world, pets are no longer just animals — they are real members of the family. And that's reflected well beyond emotional attachment: the sector Pet‑Friendly is growing rapidly, while European cities are increasingly adapting their infrastructures to the needs of people living with animals. 📊

According to recent studies:
📌 searches related to pet sitting services (pet‑sitting, walks, home‑sitting) in major European cities are increasing on average by +18 to +25% per year ;
📌 in Luxembourg, this research has progressed by approximately +22%, in Barcelona from +19%, and in Amsterdam by +24% in the last 12 months;
📌 the share of homes identified as Pet‑Friendly in major urban areas increased by more than +30% in three years.* 📈

These figures illustrate the growing interest of society in animal welfare and the desire of citizens to invest in the quality of life of their companions — and their own.

Pet-Friendly Cities: What's Changing

Modern cities are evolving towards a Pet‑Friendly urbanism, and that results in:

the extension of areas dedicated to animal walks and training;
the increase in the number of cafes and restaurants welcoming animals (+40% of offers in 5 years);
the adaptation of public transport (spaces dedicated to animals in trams and trains);
the emergence of housing platforms and services designed for pet owners.

These developments are not the result of chance: more than 45% of the European urban population owns an animal, and that proportion continues to grow. Their needs now influence urban decisions and the service economy.

flat4pet, a player in this global movement

Flat4pet is not just a site or a service. It is a true Pet‑Friendly ecosystem, which creates new standards of care and supports a more human vision of the city.

Search and book pet‑sitters : thanks to intelligent filters and a rating system, users find reliable sitters with an average rating of 4.8+.
Solidarity exchange platform : hosts and owners help each other in a trusted community, which is growing annually by +35% active users.
Focus on safety : more than 80% of invited users report a high level of trust and reliability within the first week of use.

flat4pet combines technology, trust and humanity, making the Pet‑Friendly economy accessible and fluid for millions of people.

Why it's not a fad, but a new reality

📌 The global market for Pet‑Friendly services is now exceeding 232 billion dollars and is growing by more than +12% per year ;
📌 More than 70% of pet owners in Europe consider petsitting services to be essential;
📌 The Pet‑Friendly real estate segment grew by +28% in three years — and continues to grow.

These numbers not only reflect increased demand, but a profound transformation of lifestyles, cities and consumer habits.

Conclusion: humanity + technology = new standard

Pet‑Friendly urbanism is not a passing trend, but a sustainable socio-economic movement. It is transforming cities, transport, services and living spaces.

Flat4pet is at the forefront of this evolution by developing solutions that:

✨ allow people to take better care of their animals,
✨ reinforce mutual aid and the feeling of community,
✨ make the Pet‑Friendly lifestyle accessible to everyone.

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