# BarkShare

> We've got your Pack. BarkShare is a free social app for dog owners and dog lovers — match nearby, join local packs, plan dog meetups, and share a dog-only social feed. Available everywhere; most active in Greater Los Angeles.

## What is BarkShare?

BarkShare is a free mobile social app for dog owners and dog lovers. Match with nearby people, join local Packs with group chat, plan dog events, and share on a moderated dog-only social feed. Real GPS powers discovery without showing exact home addresses. iOS is available on the App Store worldwide; Android is coming soon.

## Who is it for?

- Dog owners who want playdates, community, and local dog friends
- Dog lovers without a dog who want pup time, help, and positive local connections
- People in Greater Los Angeles and anywhere the app is downloaded (LA is the most active launch market)

## Entity

- Product: BarkShare (mobile social app for dog owners and dog lovers)
- Website: https://www.barkshare.dog
- Support: support@barkshare.dog
- Ambassadors: hello@barkshare.dog
- Launch focus: Greater Los Angeles (LA) — iOS app on the App Store worldwide; Android coming soon
- Pricing: Free at launch

## Canonical pages

- Home: https://www.barkshare.dog
- LA launch: https://www.barkshare.dog/la
- About: https://www.barkshare.dog/about
- Contact: https://www.barkshare.dog/contact
- Blog: https://www.barkshare.dog/blog
- Changelog: https://www.barkshare.dog/changelog
- Download: https://www.barkshare.dog/download

## Features

- Match: https://www.barkshare.dog/features/match — Discover nearby dog owners and dog lovers with BarkShare's location-based matching.
- Packs: https://www.barkshare.dog/features/packs — Join or create local dog packs on BarkShare — communities with built-in group chat.
- Events: https://www.barkshare.dog/features/events — Plan and discover dog meetups with BarkShare's calendar — RSVP, recurring events, and reminders.
- Social Feed: https://www.barkshare.dog/features/social — Dog-only social media on BarkShare — every photo post must include a pup. Skip the doom scroll, start the puppy joy scroll.
- Messaging: https://www.barkshare.dog/features/messaging — Direct messages with matches and group chats for every pack on BarkShare.
- For Dog Lovers: https://www.barkshare.dog/features/for-dog-lovers — Dog lovers without a dog can join BarkShare to connect with local dog owners.
- For Dog Owners: https://www.barkshare.dog/features/for-dog-owners — Dog owners can showcase their pup, match locally, and build their pack on BarkShare.
- Safety: https://www.barkshare.dog/features/safety — Learn how BarkShare keeps the community safe with verification, moderation, and real location.

## Neighborhoods (LA)

- Neighborhood pages are added as launch markets expand (see /la).

## FAQ (canonical answers)

- Q: How does the match feature work?
  A: We show you Dog Lovers and Dog Owners in your area based on your distance preferences. Swipe to like — when you both like each other, it's a match.
- Q: Can I connect with people who I did not match with?
  A: You can only connect with people you have matched with. This ensures both parties are interested in connecting.
- Q: What social feeds are available?
  A: Three feeds: Nearby (local), Everywhere (global), and My Pack (your matches). Image posts are dog-only — our moderation keeps selfies, clutter, and non-pup content off your feed.
- Q: Does this app cost money?
  A: No, BarkShare is completely free to use with no paid features at launch.
- Q: Where is BarkShare available?
  A: BarkShare is available wherever you download the app — you don't have to live in Los Angeles. We're focused on growing Greater Los Angeles first, so LA tends to have the most active matches, packs, and events. If you're elsewhere, your area might feel quiet until more dog people join nearby. That's the perfect time to get the pup-party started: invite friends, put up flyers, and spread the word in your neighborhood. Want to go further? Become a BarkShare Ambassador — email us at hello@barkshare.dog.
- Q: How does BarkShare keep the community safe?
  A: Phone verification, photo moderation on social posts, block/report tools, and real GPS (never your exact address) keep the community dog-focused and positive.

## Geo / availability

- Primary market: Greater Los Angeles, USA (US-CA)
- Coordinates (discovery anchor): 34.0522, -118.2437
- Typical in-app discovery radius: ~50 miles
- Areas emphasized: Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County
- Real GPS for nearby discovery; exact home address is never shown on profiles

## Full documentation

https://www.barkshare.dog/llms-full.txt

## AI policy

https://www.barkshare.dog/ai.txt