Send a Dog a Bone Sometimes a wave isn't enough. Now you can send a bone to the dogs (and owners) you really want to connect with — for the conversation worth restarting, the friend who deserves a louder hello, or the pup that just made your day. What's new: • Send a bone to any member from their profile • Buy bone packs — Small (5), Medium (12), or Large (25) • Your bone balance is visible on your profile • Bones you've received show on your profile too • Sending a bone now leaves a note in your chat thread Bones are a one-tap way to stand out in a crowded feed. Use them wisely.

Wave and Add Friend buttons are now bolder and more visible across every part of the platform, including People Near You, your friends list, message requests, and search results. Taking that first step to connect with a nearby dog owner is now easier than ever. You will now receive an email notification when someone sends you a Wave, so you never miss a new connection even when you are not actively using the app. Friend request email notifications are now live. When someone adds you as a friend, you will receive an email letting you know straight away. General email delivery improvements have also been made across the platform to ensure all notifications land reliably in your inbox.

What's New Unread message badges — You can now see at a glance which conversations have new messages. A badge count appears on each chat row and on the Friends / Message Requests tabs, so nothing slips through. Recommended People — Discover dog owners near you directly from the chat screen. Browse people in your area and send a friend request or a wave without leaving the app.

What's New Unread message badges — You can now see at a glance which conversations have new messages. A badge count appears on each chat row and on the Friends / Message Requests tabs, so nothing slips through. Recommended People — Discover dog owners near you directly from the chat screen. Browse people in your area and send a friend request or a wave without leaving the app.

What's New We've made two meaningful improvements to help you find and be found by nearby pet owners, along with general fixes throughout the app. Verified Address Your address is now confirmed through a smart location dropdown — no more free-text entry. When you select your address, your exact coordinates are captured automatically, so your profile appears accurately in proximity-based discovery. The address search is also more robust: you can now search by street, district, county, or area name, making it easy to find your location no matter how you think of it. Smarter Search Typos happen. Meet My Paws now uses intelligent fuzzy matching to find members and pets even when spelling isn't exact. Results are filtered to members within 5 miles of your location and ranked by how closely they match your search — closest and most relevant first. General Improvements Various bug fixes and performance improvements to make the app faster and more reliable.

What's New We've made two meaningful improvements to help you find and be found by nearby pet owners, along with general fixes throughout the app. Verified Address Your address is now confirmed through a smart location dropdown — no more free-text entry. When you select your address, your exact coordinates are captured automatically, so your profile appears accurately in proximity-based discovery. The address search is also more robust: you can now search by street, district, county, or area name, making it easy to find your location no matter how you think of it. Smarter Search Typos happen. Meet My Paws now uses intelligent fuzzy matching to find members and pets even when spelling isn't exact. Results are filtered to members within 5 miles of your location and ranked by how closely they match your search — closest and most relevant first. General Improvements Various bug fixes and performance improvements to make the app faster and more reliable.

Broadcasts Team announcements now appear below your chats list for a cleaner experience Announcements are clearly labeled so you always know when you're hearing from the Meet My Paws team Chat Improvements Chat now opens directly to your latest message — no more scrolling to the bottom The message input now supports multiple lines for longer messages Email Notifications Tapping "Reply to this message" in an email notification now opens the app directly to that conversation And more!

Community Safety and Security: We’ve enhanced our Community Security. Our new, tighter moderation tools and reporting systems ensure a safe, positive environment for every pet parent and sitter. A Warm Welcome: Experience our redesigned Welcome Overlay, crafted to guide you through the "Meet My Paws" brand experience from your very first tap. Safe Connections: Introducing Message Requests. You’re in control—easily accept or block new chat requests to keep your inbox secure and relevant. Intuitive Search: Finding the perfect sitter is faster with new Search Hints, providing instant suggestions as you type. Refined Navigation: The "Profile" tab has evolved into "More." We’ve reorganized your settings and tools so everything you need is organized and accessible. Performance: Various bug fixes and stability improvements for a faster, more reliable experience.