Stories & insights
the tiniesblog
Pet care tips, adoption stories, and rescue updates from Cyprus.
47 articles published
Pet Care
12 articles
Pet CareWe Are Not Trying to Get Rich. We Are Trying to Take Care of Animals.
This is the post that every startup founder is advised not to write. The conventional wisdom is that you do not talk about money in terms of what …
6 min read
Read
Pet CareWhy We'd Rather Have Investors Who Actually Like Dogs
In 2021, Rover went public via SPAC at a valuation of $1.35 billion. In 2023, Blackstone — the private equity firm with $1 trillion in assets under…
6 min read
Read
AdoptionWar Doesn't Just Displace People. It Abandons Animals.
When a family flees, the question of what to do with the dog is not a small one.
5 min read
Read
Pet CareThe Map of Countries That Rover Forgot
Rover operates in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Austria, Switzerland, …
6 min read
Read
Pet CareMove Over, Rover: Why Being Second Into a Market Is a Strategic Advantage
There is a version of this post that reads as a startup pitch. There is another version that reads as a quiet rejection of how startups are suppose…
5 min read
Read
Pet CareWhy Wag Failed: Lessons from a $69.5M Loss for Every Pet Care Platform
Wag filed for Chapter 11 in 2025 after losing $69.5 million. They took 40% from providers and gave nothing back. Here is what the next generation o…
5 min read
Read
Pet CarePetBacker vs Tinies: Which Pet Care Platform Is Better for Cyprus?
An honest comparison of PetBacker and Tinies for pet owners and providers in Cyprus. Commission rates, features, exclusivity penalties, and the mis…
9 min read
Read
Pet CareHow Much Does Pet Care Cost in Cyprus? The Complete 2026 Price Guide
Real pricing data from 500+ provider listings across Cyprus. What you'll actually pay for dog walking, pet sitting, boarding, daycare, and drop-in …
8 min read
Read
Pet CareBest Dog Walking Routes in Limassol, Nicosia, Larnaca and Paphos
The best places to walk your dog in Cyprus's four main cities. Distance, terrain, shade, water access, and seasonal tips from local dog walkers.
8 min read
Read
Pet CareBecome a Pet Sitter in Cyprus: How to Earn €500–€2,000 Per Month Caring for Animals
A practical guide to earning money as a pet care provider in Cyprus. Realistic income calculations, how to set up your profile, and why the commiss…
6 min read
Read
Pet CarePreparing your home for a new rescue animal
Room setup, supplies, and first-week routines so your rescue dog or cat can decompress and trust their new space.
2 min read
Read
Pet CareHow to Find a Trusted Pet Sitter in Cyprus
Cyprus has passionate pet people, but finding a verified, reviewed sitter you can trust has never been easy — until now. Here is a step-by-step gui…
6 min read
Read
Stay connected
stories thatactually matter
Rescue updates, adoption guides, and pet care tips from the Tinies team. No spam. Just real stories from Cyprus.