Introducing PetView: Our Story

It all started with a simple question that every pet owner has asked at least once: "I wonder what my dog does all day when I'm at work?"

The Moment That Started It All

Our founder, like millions of pet owners, had just adopted a rescue dog named Cooper—a goofy, lovable mixed breed with soulful brown eyes. Every morning, leaving for work felt like a small betrayal. Cooper would sit by the door, watching with that look that said, "You're really leaving me again?"

So our founder did what many do: bought a "smart home" security camera to check in. But watching Cooper through a grainy lens designed to catch burglars felt... wrong. The motion alerts went off for shadows. The night vision was harsh and industrial. And the app? Clearly built for security, not connection.

There had to be a better way.

"I didn't want to surveil my dog. I wanted to stay connected with him. There's a difference."

— Our Founder

Designed by Pet Lovers, for Pet Lovers

We assembled a team of engineers, designers, and—most importantly—fellow pet owners who understood the assignment. We weren't building a security device. We were building a connection tool.

Every feature was questioned through a simple lens: "Does this help pet owners feel closer to their pets?"

HD video quality — Because you want to see their face, not a pixelated blob
Two-way audio — So you can actually talk to them and hear their response
Night vision that doesn't disturb — Invisible to pets, clear to you
Smart motion alerts — Tuned for pet-sized movement, not every shadow
5-minute setup — Because technology should be easy

What Makes PetView Different

When we looked at the market, we saw cameras designed for security that happened to have a "pet mode." We wanted to flip that entirely—a camera designed for pets that happens to be secure.

Our Design Philosophy:

🎯 Purpose-built for pets

Every feature optimized for pet viewing, not intruder detection

😌 Non-intrusive design

Blends into your home, doesn't look like a surveillance device

🔒 Privacy first

Your footage stays your footage. Period.

💚 Emotional connection

Every feature designed to strengthen your bond

The Statistics Behind the Mission

We're not alone in our love for pets—or our worry about them:

67% of U.S. households own a pet (American Pet Products Association)
47% of pet owners say they think about their pet constantly when away
76% of pet owners feel guilty leaving their pet home alone
89% of pet owners consider their pets family members

These aren't just statistics—they're the foundation of why we built PetView. You shouldn't have to feel disconnected from family.

What Cooper Taught Us

Remember Cooper? Turns out, the answer to "What does my dog do all day?" was more interesting than expected:

He moved from window to window, tracking the sun
He had a full-on bark conversation with the neighbor's dog at exactly 2:15 PM every day
He did three circles before lying down on his bed (every single time)
He stared at the door for about 10 minutes before we typically got home
He was way more relaxed than we thought—we were the anxious ones!

Seeing Cooper's day didn't just satisfy curiosity. It brought peace of mind. It showed us he was okay, he had his routines, and he was patiently waiting for his person to come home.

Join the PetView Family

Today, PetView is used by thousands of pet parents around the country. We've helped anxious pet owners find peace of mind. We've caught adorable moments that would otherwise be missed. And we've built a community of people who love their pets just as much as we love ours.

Because at the end of the day, this isn't about cameras or technology. It's about staying connected with the ones who love you unconditionally—even when you have to be apart.

You don't leave them alone. You stay connected.

Welcome to PetView.