FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What inspired the creation of PawPurrfect?
The founder, Mrinalini Khusape, initially believed she was a dog person, sharing adventures with her brother's Golden Retriever, Bruno. However, a chance rescue of a 10-day-old kitten named Mau'Mau during a monsoon visit to a fish market changed everything. Mau'Mau became her COVID lockdown savior, and the lack of trusted support in the pet care space prompted Mrinalini to leverage her 18 years of corporate experience to create PawPurrfect.
- How did Mrinalini's corporate experience contribute to PawPurrfect's creation?
Mrinalini's rich corporate experience spanning 18 years across various sectors (Automobile, FMCG, Media, and Education) provided her with problem-solving skills. Combining her love for pets and her expertise in addressing challenges, she founded PawPurrfect to make expert pet care services a hassle-free reality.
- What services does PawPurrfect offer?
PawPurrfect offers a range of on-demand pet care services, including Training, Grooming, Sitting, Walking, Boarding, Veterinary, Pathology, Insurance, Ophthalmology, and Dentistry. The app is designed to connect pet parents with expert service providers, ensuring personalized and quality care for their pets.
- Why was PawPurrfect app conceptualized?
The PawPurrfect app was conceptualized to address the inconvenience faced by pet parents due to limited availability of specialists in various pet care services at specific locations. The app aims to bring together best-rated service experts, offering convenience, safety, and personalized care for both pets and their owners.
- What safety measures are in place for PawPurrfect app users?
PawPurrfect takes the safety and comfort of both pets and parents seriously. All service experts' profiles become live only after thorough third-party background checks.
- In which locations is PawPurrfect currently available?
Insurance is the one product which PawPurrfect provides for pets across India. For all other on-demand pet care services, PawPurrfect currently covers Greater Mumbai. However, there are plans for expansion to more cities in the near future, ensuring that pet parents in various regions can access the convenience and expertise offered by PawPurrfect.
- How can users benefit from the PawPurrfect app?
Users can benefit from the PawPurrfect app by easily connecting with expert service providers for their pets' needs. The app offers preferred pricing and scheduling options, ensuring that users receive top-rated services tailored to their preferences. With PawPurrfect, users are no longer alone in ensuring the best care and love for their dogs and cats. If you need in person support you can call or WhatsApp on 81 69 145 227.
- Are there any accreditations associated with PawPurrfect?
Mrinalini Khusape, the founder of PawPurrfect, serves as the honorary secretary and treasurer of the Bombay Presidency Kennel Club. This involvement allows her to stay connected with the pet world, contributing to its development as pet parenting rapidly grows in the country.
Technology
A. Google
- Google for Startups Cloud Program - PawPurrfect is part of the program
- Google Women TechMaker - Mrinalini is one of the few thousand selected Globally
B. Amazon Web Services Startup Program - PawPurrfect is part of the program
