{ "batch": "1962-animal-caretaker-platforms", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1962_animal_caretaker_platforms_1962_rover_fee", "category": "Business", "title": "Rover: Money.fees", "summary": "Rover applies a 20% service fee per booking for pet care providers, meaning providers take home 80% of earnings", "body": "Rover applies a 20% service fee per booking for pet care providers, meaning providers take home 80% of earnings\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“Rover applies a 20% service fee per booking, which means you take home 80% of your earnings.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.rover.com/hc/en-us/articles/205385304-What-are-the-service-fees", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover", "evidence_quote": "Rover applies a 20% service fee per booking, which means you take home 80% of your earnings.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1962-animal-caretaker-platforms", "subject": "Rover", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "messaging", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1962_animal_caretaker_platforms_1962_rover_profile_fee", "category": "Business", "title": "Rover: Money.payout", "summary": "Rover charges a $49-$79 profile review fee that varies depending on location to become a pet sitter or dog walker", "body": "Rover charges a $49-$79 profile review fee that varies depending on location to become a pet sitter or dog walker\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“It's free to sign up for a Rover account as a pet parent. If you want to offer pet care services on Rover, there is a $49-$79 profile review fee that varies depending on your location.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.rover.com/hc/en-us/articles/203062400-Is-Rover-free", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover", "evidence_quote": "It's free to sign up for a Rover account as a pet parent. If you want to offer pet care services on Rover, there is a $49-$79 profile review fee that varies depending on your location.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1962-animal-caretaker-platforms", "subject": "Rover", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1962_animal_caretaker_platforms_1962_rover_background_check", "category": "Business", "title": "Rover: Access.id", "summary": "Rover requires background checks through First Advantage, confirming citizenship, SSN (US) or two government IDs (Canada), driving record and criminal history but not credit history or score", "body": "Rover requires background checks through First Advantage, confirming citizenship, SSN (US) or two government IDs (Canada), driving record and criminal history but not credit history or score\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“First Advantage will confirm information such as your citizenship and social security number as well as your driving record and criminal history. Your credit history and score are not included in the background review.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.rover.com/hc/en-us/articles/202838424-How-do-I-submit-a-background-check", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover", "evidence_quote": "First Advantage will confirm information such as your citizenship and social security number as well as your driving record and criminal history. Your credit history and score are not included in the background review.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1962-animal-caretaker-platforms", "subject": "Rover", "topic": "Access.id", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1962_animal_caretaker_platforms_1962_rover_id_verification", "category": "Business", "title": "Rover: Access.id", "summary": "Rover requires identity verification through Onfido, requiring government-issued ID (driver's license preferred), JPG or PNG format 32kb-10MB, and live photo of face", "body": "Rover requires identity verification through Onfido, requiring government-issued ID (driver's license preferred), JPG or PNG format 32kb-10MB, and live photo of face\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“Upload a good quality, full-color government-issued identification document (e.g. a driver's license (preferred document for processing), passport, or National ID card). The document must be a JPG or PNG (PDF files are not accepted) with a file size between 32kb and 10 MB. Take a live photo of your face using your computer's or smartphone's camera.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.rover.com/hc/en-us/articles/48468319160596-How-do-I-verify-my-identity", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover", "evidence_quote": "Upload a good quality, full-color government-issued identification document (e.g. a driver's license (preferred document for processing), passport, or National ID card). The document must be a JPG or PNG (PDF files are not accepted) with a file size between 32kb and 10 MB. Take a live photo of your face using your computer's or smartphone's camera.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1962-animal-caretaker-platforms", "subject": "Rover", "topic": "Access.id", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1962_animal_caretaker_platforms_1962_walk_fee", "category": "Business", "title": "Wag!: Money.fees", "summary": "Wag! charges a flat booking fee per transaction that is waived with Wag! Premium membership", "body": "Wag! charges a flat booking fee per transaction that is waived with Wag! Premium membership\n\nWhat Wag! actually says:\n\n“A flat booking fee applies to each booking and is waived with Wag! Premium.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://wagwalking.com/", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Wag!", "evidence_quote": "A flat booking fee applies to each booking and is waived with Wag! Premium.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1962-animal-caretaker-platforms", "subject": "Wag!", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "wag", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1962_animal_caretaker_platforms_1962_walker_pay", "category": "Business", "title": "Wag!: Money.payout", "summary": "Wag! caregiver earnings are set by each caregiver, with walks starting at $18 and overnight stays averaging about $51 per night", "body": "Wag! caregiver earnings are set by each caregiver, with walks starting at $18 and overnight stays averaging about $51 per night\n\nWhat Wag! actually says:\n\n“Prices depend on the service and are set by each caregiver. Walks start at $18, and overnight stays average about $51 a night.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://wagwalking.com/", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Wag!", "evidence_quote": "Prices depend on the service and are set by each caregiver. Walks start at $18, and overnight stays average about $51 a night.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1962-animal-caretaker-platforms", "subject": "Wag!", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "wag", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1962_animal_caretaker_platforms_1962_wag_guarantee", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Wag!: Safety.legal", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Every booking on Wag! is backed by the Wag! Guarantee with up to $25,000 of coverage for pet and home", "body": "Every booking on Wag! is backed by the Wag! Guarantee with up to $25,000 of coverage for pet and home\n\nWhat Wag! actually says:\n\n“Every booking on Wag! is backed by the Wag! Guarantee, with up to $25,000 of coverage for your pet and your home.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://wagwalking.com/wag-guarantee", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Wag!", "evidence_quote": "Every booking on Wag! is backed by the Wag! Guarantee, with up to $25,000 of coverage for your pet and your home.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1962-animal-caretaker-platforms", "subject": "Wag!", "topic": "Safety.legal", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "trouble", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "wag", "topic": [ "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1962_animal_caretaker_platforms_1962_patreon_fee", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: Money.fees", "summary": "Patreon applies a 10% platform fee on successfully processed membership payments (for creators who published after August 4, 2025) or legacy 5-11% depending on plan", "body": "Patreon applies a 10% platform fee on successfully processed membership payments (for creators who published after August 4, 2025) or legacy 5-11% depending on plan\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“The platform fee covers the use of Patreon's platform and is a percentage of successfully processed membership and one-time purchases. We calculate your platform fee based on the payment amount, excluding sales tax. The standard 10% pricing plan applies to any creator who publishes their Patreon page after August 4, 2025.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/11111747095181-Creator-fees-overview", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon", "evidence_quote": "The platform fee covers the use of Patreon's platform and is a percentage of successfully processed membership and one-time purchases. We calculate your platform fee based on the payment amount, excluding sales tax. The standard 10% pricing plan applies to any creator who publishes their Patreon page after August 4, 2025.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1962-animal-caretaker-platforms", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "patreon", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1962_animal_caretaker_platforms_1962_patreon_processing_fee", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: Money.payout", "summary": "Patreon payment processing fees are 2.9% + $0.30 per commerce transaction for USD payouts (standard rate), varying by payment method and location", "body": "Patreon payment processing fees are 2.9% + $0.30 per commerce transaction for USD payouts (standard rate), varying by payment method and location\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“The following processing rates apply to creators on the standard 10% plan. These rates vary based on: The fan's payment method (e.g., credit card, PayPal), The fan's geographic location, The creator's payout currency.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/11111747095181-Creator-fees-overview", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon", "evidence_quote": "The following processing rates apply to creators on the standard 10% plan. These rates vary based on: The fan's payment method (e.g., credit card, PayPal), The fan's geographic location, The creator's payout currency.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1962-animal-caretaker-platforms", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "patreon", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1962_animal_caretaker_platforms_1962_patreon_payout_fee", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: Money.payout", "summary": "Patreon payout transaction fees: $0.25 per Direct deposit (USD), $0.50 per bank transfer (USD to USD), 1% (min $0.25, capped at $20) for PayPal payouts", "body": "Patreon payout transaction fees: $0.25 per Direct deposit (USD), $0.50 per bank transfer (USD to USD), 1% (min $0.25, capped at $20) for PayPal payouts\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“Payout method: US creators (USD) - Direct deposit (processed by Stripe): $0.25 USD per payout; Bank transfer (processed by Payoneer): $0.50 per payout; PayPal: 1% (minimum of $0.25, capped at $20 USD).”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/11111747095181-Creator-fees-overview", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon", "evidence_quote": "Payout method: US creators (USD) - Direct deposit (processed by Stripe): $0.25 USD per payout; Bank transfer (processed by Payoneer): $0.50 per payout; PayPal: 1% (minimum of $0.25, capped at $20 USD).", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1962-animal-caretaker-platforms", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "patreon", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1962_animal_caretaker_platforms_1962_patreon_currency_conversion", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: Money.tax", "summary": "Patreon applies a 2.5% currency conversion fee on all payments made in a currency other than the payout currency", "body": "Patreon applies a 2.5% currency conversion fee on all payments made in a currency other than the payout currency\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“A 2.5% currency conversion fee applies to any payment made in a currency different from your payout currency. This fee is calculated on the full payment (including tax).”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/11111747095181-Creator-fees-overview", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon", "evidence_quote": "A 2.5% currency conversion fee applies to any payment made in a currency different from your payout currency. This fee is calculated on the full payment (including tax).", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1962-animal-caretaker-platforms", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "Money.tax", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "patreon", "topic": [ "money.tax" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1962_animal_caretaker_platforms_1962_patreon_id_verification", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: Access.id", "summary": "Patreon requires identity verification through uploading government-issued ID (driver's license preferred, passport or National ID), JPG or PNG format 32kb-10MB, and live photo of face via Onfido", "body": "Patreon requires identity verification through uploading government-issued ID (driver's license preferred, passport or National ID), JPG or PNG format 32kb-10MB, and live photo of face via Onfido\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“Upload a good quality, full-color government-issued identification document (e.g. a driver's license (preferred document for processing), passport, or National ID card). The document must be a JPG or PNG (PDF files are not accepted) with a file size between 32kb and 10 MB. Take a live photo of your face using your computer's or smartphone's camera.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/48468319160596-How-do-I-verify-my-identity", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon", "evidence_quote": "Upload a good quality, full-color government-issued identification document (e.g. a driver's license (preferred document for processing), passport, or National ID card). The document must be a JPG or PNG (PDF files are not accepted) with a file size between 32kb and 10 MB. Take a live photo of your face using your computer's or smartphone's camera.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1962-animal-caretaker-platforms", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "Access.id", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "patreon", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1962_animal_caretaker_platforms_1962_onet_animal_caretaker", "category": "Business", "title": "Animal Caretakers (O*NET 39-2021.00): Rules.content", "summary": "Animal caretakers feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise provide care to promote and maintain the well-being of pets and other animals in settings like kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums", "body": "Animal caretakers feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise provide care to promote and maintain the well-being of pets and other animals in settings like kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise provide care to promote and maintain the well-being of pets and other animals that are not raised for consumption, such as dogs, cats, race horses, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums.”\n\nNote: Job title: Animal Caretaker; O*NET 39-2021.00", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/details/39-2021.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise provide care to promote and maintain the well-being of pets and other animals that are not raised for consumption, such as dogs, cats, race horses, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1962-animal-caretaker-platforms", "subject": "Animal Caretakers (O*NET 39-2021.00)", "topic": "Rules.content", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1962_animal_caretaker_platforms_1962_bls_animal_worker_edu", "category": "Business", "title": "BLS - Animal Care and Service Workers: Access.signup", "summary": "Animal care and service workers typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, with formal training programs available at vocational schools", "body": "Animal care and service workers typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, with formal training programs available at vocational schools\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Training: Many workers receive on-the-job training. Postsecondary training in animal science or veterinary technology is helpful for some jobs.”\n\nNote: From OOH occupational profile", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://r.jina.ai/https://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/animal-care-and-service-workers.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Training: Many workers receive on-the-job training. Postsecondary training in animal science or veterinary technology is helpful for some jobs.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1962-animal-caretaker-platforms", "subject": "BLS - Animal Care and Service Workers", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "bls", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1962_animal_caretaker_platforms_1962_bls_animal_worker_pay", "category": "Business", "title": "BLS - Animal Care and Service Workers: Money.payout", "summary": "Animal care and service workers had a median annual wage of $35,530 in May 2025", "body": "Animal care and service workers had a median annual wage of $35,530 in May 2025\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“2025 Median Pay: $35,530 per year $17.08 per hour”\n\nNote: BLS wage data from May 2025 release, via OOH", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://r.jina.ai/https://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/animal-care-and-service-workers.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "2025 Median Pay: $35,530 per year $17.08 per hour", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1962-animal-caretaker-platforms", "subject": "BLS - Animal Care and Service Workers", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "bls", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1962_animal_caretaker_platforms_1962_oshkosh_background_check", "category": "Business", "title": "OSHKOSh: Access.id", "summary": "OSHKOSh requires background check and ID verification for caregiver applications", "body": "OSHKOSh requires background check and ID verification for caregiver applications\n\nWhat OSHKOSh actually says:\n\n“OSHKOSh caregivers undergo a comprehensive background check process to ensure safety and trust for families.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://oshkoshlife.com/caregiver-resources/", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "OSHKOSh", "evidence_quote": "OSHKOSh caregivers undergo a comprehensive background check process to ensure safety and trust for families.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1962-animal-caretaker-platforms", "subject": "OSHKOSh", "topic": "Access.id", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "oshkosh", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }