Rover Group buys Dublin's dog-sitter firm Gudog

With Gudog acquisition, Rover is reaching new territory in Ireland and Denmark, while adding 20,000 dog sitters and walkers across Europe, according to a statement

Rover chief hopes to convince more pet owners who lean on family and friends for pet care stopgaps to see the benefit of a commercial solution.

Rover Group Inc, a platform that connects pet owners to walkers and sitters, is buying Dublin-based marketplace Gudog as it eyes more buyouts and organic growth in Europe.

With the Gudog acquisition, Blackstone-backed Rover is reaching new territory in Ireland and Denmark, while adding 20,000 dog sitters and walkers across Europe, according to a statement.