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Remember when MadPaws cared about Australian sitters? We never forgot. Keep 100% of your earnings with true local support - not overseas corporate policies designed to maximize Rover's profits.
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Your Australian Earnings: MadPaws vs ThePetSitter
See how much Rover's 20% commission is costing Australian sitters
$1,000/month
Part-time Sitting
MadPaws: $800 (20% to Rover)
ThePetSitter: $1,000 (0% fee)
+$200
$2,500/month
Active Sitting
MadPaws: $2,000 (20% to Rover)
ThePetSitter: $2,500 (0% fee)
+$500
$5,000/month
Professional Business
MadPaws: $4,000 (20% to Rover)
ThePetSitter: $5,000 (0% fee)
+$1,000
$8,000/month
Full-time Enterprise
MadPaws: $6,400 (20% to Rover)
ThePetSitter: $8,000 (0% fee)
+$1,600
Annual Income Lost to Rover Through MadPaws
$2,400
Part-time sitters
$6,000
Active sitters
$12,000
Professional business
$19,200
Full-time enterprise
Going to USA, not Australia!
Australian Sitter Experiences: Before & After Rover Takeover
MadPaws After Rover Acquisition
- 😤"20% commission now goes to US company, not Australian business"
- 😤"Customer support moved overseas - don't understand Australia"
- 😤"Corporate policies don't suit Australian conditions"
- 😤"Lost the personal touch and local focus"
- 😤"Payment delays and international banking issues"
- 😤"Platform changes that don't work for Aussie sitters"
ThePetSitter Australian Independence
- 😊"Keep 100% of earnings - money stays in Australia"
- 😊"Local Australian support who understand your needs"
- 😊"Policies designed for Australian pet care standards"
- 😊"Personal service that values Australian sitters"
- 😊"Instant Australian banking - no international delays"
- 😊"Platform built for Australian pet sitters"
Proudly built for Australian sitters
Supporting Aussie sitters, not overseas corporations
MadPaws (Rover Corporate)
- ❌Owned by US company Rover
- ❌Profits go to overseas shareholders
- ❌One-size-fits-all global policies
- ❌Overseas customer support
- ❌Corporate focus on growth over quality
ThePetSitter Australian
- ✅100% Australian-owned and operated
- ✅Profits stay in Australia supporting local business
- ✅Policies designed for Australian conditions
- ✅Local Australian customer support
- ✅Quality focus supporting Australian pet sitters
Australian Sitter Questions
About Leaving MadPaws for ThePetSitter
- You'll earn 20% more on every single booking. Since Rover's acquisition, MadPaws takes 20% commission. On a $100 booking, you keep $100 with ThePetSitter vs only $80 with MadPaws/Rover. Over a year, this difference adds up to thousands more for Australian sitters.
- Many Australian sitters report decreased earnings, overseas customer support, corporate policy changes that don't suit Australian conditions, and loss of the personal touch that made MadPaws appealing. ThePetSitter maintains the Australian-focused approach that sitters valued.
- Our independent Australian focus and comprehensive verification process attract serious pet owners who value quality local service. They're willing to pay premium rates for verified, background-checked Australian sitters rather than dealing with corporate platform issues.
- 24/7 Australian-based emergency support, local veterinary partnerships in major cities, Australian insurance designed for local conditions, and customer service that understands Australian pet care standards - not overseas call centers.
- Australian criminal background checks, reference verification, and identity confirmation through local systems give pet owners confidence. Our 'Australian Verified' badge immediately builds trust and attracts clients who've had poor experiences with corporate platforms.
- Many successful ThePetSitter sitters have transitioned their best MadPaws clients to our platform. You can offer them better service (no corporate limitations), competitive rates (zero commission burden), and true Australian support while earning significantly more.
- Immediately after each completed service through our Australian payment processing. No more waiting for overseas corporate payment cycles or dealing with international banking delays - your earnings are available instantly.