Safety & trust

Safe pets. Happier people.

Your safety and your pet’s wellbeing come first. We verify humans and pets, and give you the tools to meet new people with confidence. DateVet protects both ends of the leash.

Read the community guidelines

A couple cuddling their Pomeranian in a meadow

ID & vet verified

Verified humans
Selfie and government ID verification before you can message.
Verified pets
Vaccination, microchip and vet records checked by our vet partners.
Safe meeting tips
Guidance for first meets and in-app chat, so your number stays private.
Report & block
Block, report and unmatch in one tap. Our team reviews every report.

Pet-friendly map

Meet with confidence.

Use the pet-friendly map to find cafés, parks and DateVet partner venues near you, so every first hello happens somewhere public and welcoming.

For pet parents.

In-app chat and video calls, so you never share your number too soon
Share your meeting place and time with a trusted contact
First meets suggested at public, pet-friendly venues
Adults only: DateVet is for people aged 18 and over

For pets.

Vet-verified vaccination badge before a playdate or breeding match
Temperament and behaviour disclosed on every pet profile
Zero tolerance for animal sales, cruelty or neglect
Safe introductions: neutral ground, leashed first meet and short sessions
Breeding matches only after every check in our breeding policy passes

Before you meet

Eight habits for a safe first meet.

1Chat in the app first; don’t share your number, address or workplace too soon.
2Video call before meeting if you can.
3Meet in a public, pet-friendly place from the DateVet map, and arrange your own travel.
4Use share-my-date to tell a trusted contact where you will be.
5Keep your pet on a leash at first meets; keep sessions short and neutral.
6Never send money, gift cards or bank details to anyone you meet on DateVet.
7Leave if you feel uncomfortable, and report the member in the app.
8In an emergency, call 112.

Something went wrong? Our grievance officer acknowledges complaints within 24 hours.

The community we want to be

Kind. Honest. Responsible.

No fake profiles, harassment, selling animals or stock photos of pets you don’t own. Treat people with respect and put the wellbeing of every animal first.