Pawthorize is a pet verification service that ensures your pet’s vaccination records are up-to-date and easily shareable. It saves you time and hassle when visiting pet-friendly places, such as hotels, groomers, or boarding facilities, by providing instant proof of your pet's vaccination status.
Pawthorize charges $25 per year per pet to maintain and verify your pet’s records.
While some pet-friendly experiences allow this, using Pawthorize streamlines the process. Hosts trust Pawthorize because records are verified, secure, and instantly accessible. When all pets are verified, you can ensure that you and your pet are in a safe environment.
If enabled, Pawthorize can request records from your vet automatically so you never have to worry about requesting them again. We’ll re-verify and keep your profile current.
Yes, Pawthorize takes data privacy seriously. Your pet’s information is stored securely and is only shared with hosts when you provide access.
If a business doesn’t yet use Pawthorize, you can still share your verified vaccination records manually or encourage them to join the Pawthorize network.
Yes, you can register as many pets as you like. Each pet will have their own verified profile and ID. The $25/year fee applies per pet.
You can share your pet’s profile using their unique ID or by simply showing their profile. The host may require the unique ID in order to verify on their own Pawthorize portal.
No problem! Pawthorize can manually request records from your veterinarian during the registration process.
Pawthorize is solely a vaccination verification platform and does not determine policies regarding service animals or ESAs. If you believe you should not have to complete a Pawthorize profile, we recommend contacting the facility or event organizers directly to clarify their requirements. They are responsible for adhering to local, state, and federal laws regarding service animals and ESAs.
Think of Pawthorize as a pet passport that frees your business from needing to worry about verifying vaccination records. When a pet is registered with Pawthorize, we get the vaccination records directly from their vet and update their pet profile. All you have to do is check the pet’s profile upon check-in and it will immediately tell you if the vaccinations are valid. No more requesting records!
Guests will share their pet’s unique ID or show you the pet profile. You can instantly verify their vaccination status by looking at the guest's profile on their device or you can ask for the pet’s unique ID and passcode so you can check it on our website to ensure accuracy and view the certificates/files.
No, Pawthorize is free for hosts. Our fee is paid by pet guardians who register their pets.
One of the great things about Pawthorize for businesses and events is that no account is required! Simply let guests know they need an active Pawthorize profile and ask them to show you their pet’s profile or ask for their Pet ID and Passcode to enter at Pawthorize.com/verify
You can still accept traditional vaccination records at your discretion, but we recommend encouraging guests to register with Pawthorize for a smoother, standardized process in the future.
Pawthorize ensures all pets are verified as vaccinated, reducing the risk of illness or liability due to unvaccinated pets on your property.
Yes! Pawthorize will display the status of any vaccination they have had in the past. Your pet policies remain the same as they always have been, we just make it easy to instantly verify each pet is in compliance.
No, all you need is an internet-connected device to access the Pawthorize platform and verify pet profiles.
The Pawthorize system automatically flags profiles with expired or missing records. Guests will need to update their information before being verified.
Pawthorize only verifies vaccination records and does not manage policies related to service animals or ESAs. It is up to your facility to determine how to proceed in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.