No more lonely dogs.
More dogs, more playdates, more fun — and it's free.
One place to discover, join, and create dog playdates near you.
FurHomie is a community-first app for dog owners. Connect with local dog owners, discover nearby playdates, and create memorable experiences for you and your pup.
Create a free account
Sign up with your email or Google in under 30 seconds. No credit card, no fees — ever.
Complete your profile
Add your name, a photo, your city, and your dog's name. Takes 2 minutes and unlocks your local feed.
Explore your local feed
See posts, tips, and playdate invites from dog owners near you. Like, comment, and share your own stories.
Join a playdate — or host one
Tap "Join" on any open playdate to RSVP. Or tap "Host Playdate" to create your own at a local park. Always free, always public.
FurHomie was born from a simple realization: a dog mom watching her pup struggle with traditional kennels and knowing there had to be a better way. The vision started years ago in college, with the belief that there should be more affordable ways for dogs and people to connect. Today, that mission is real — creating a world where dogs have community and owners have genuine connections with other dog lovers.
Post a playdate and see it happen
The real magic of FurHomie is in the connections you make. Host a playdate, share your story, post a tip — watch other dog owners show up. See real dogs meeting real dogs. Build community, one pup at a time.
Your post might help someone connect with nearby dog owners and arrange playdates.
All playdates are user-organized and at your own risk.
Research suggests that dogs can play an important role in helping people connect with others. Studies have found that dog owners often report more interactions with neighbors and greater opportunities for informal social connection within their communities. Researchers have described dogs as social facilitators that can help spark conversations and create opportunities for new relationships.
For dogs, positive social experiences can be an important part of healthy development and enrichment. Appropriate, well-managed interactions with other dogs and people may help support confidence, learning, and overall well-being, although every dog has different social needs and preferences.
At the same time, many people are seeking more meaningful opportunities for connection. In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General highlighted loneliness and social isolation as significant public health concerns and emphasized the importance of community and social connection.
FurHomie was created around a simple idea: dogs often bring people together.
Our goal is to make it easier for dog owners to discover local playdates, meetups, and community events, helping create more opportunities for real-world connection between dogs and the people who care for them.
While individual experiences will vary, we believe that making it easier for dog owners to connect can help strengthen local communities—one playdate at a time.
⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Research represents general trends. Individual dog experiences vary significantly. FurHomie does not supervise interactions, provide training, or guarantee behavioral outcomes. Every dog has unique social needs and preferences. Pet owners are solely responsible for assessing compatibility and supervising all dog-to-dog interactions.
Playdates are always free to create & join
Community Feed
Share tips, stories, and advice with dog lovers near you
Dog Discovery
Find nearby dogs that match your dog's size and energy
Playdates
Create and join dog-friendly playdates at public spaces near you — always free!
Local First
Browse your city or your state — connect where it matters most
We keep it simple and focused: community-first social connection for dogs and their people. Playdates are user-organized, at your own risk.
- • All playdates are in public, dog-friendly spaces — never private homes
- • Report system for posts, profiles, and events
- • Blocking is built-in to protect every member
- • FurHomie does NOT verify users, identity, background, or dog health
- • FurHomie does NOT verify vaccination status — your responsibility
- • Always meet in public and trust your instincts
Pet owners are solely responsible for their dog's safety, behavior, and ensuring all vaccination/health requirements are met. FurHomie is not responsible for injuries, illness, or incidents at playdates.
Free to join and participate. Core features will remain free to support an open dog-loving community.
Optional paid event tickets or premium experiences may be introduced in the future to help support and grow the platform. No essential features will require payment to use the community.
Pet businesses and organizations interested in community partnerships are welcome to contact us via support.
Let's make more playdates, more friends, and more wagging tails—woof 🐾
FurHomie - Owned and operated by Pawsitivity, LLC