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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers about the Kingston’s app, booking pet care, earning as a provider, smart ID tags and your orders. Jump to a section, or email us at contact@kingstonspet.com.

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Smart ID tags

Tags, activation and what a finder sees

How the QR tag works, what it costs, and what happens the moment somebody scans it.

Do I need the app to use a tag?+

No. Tags work with any phone's camera — no app and no subscription required.

Are there monthly fees?+

No. There are no monthly or hidden fees to use a tag.

How much is a tag?+

From $2.99 for the Order a smart Pet tag, or $8.99 for the Kingston's Pet tag.

How do I activate my tag?+

Log in, go to Activate a tag, enter the code printed on your tag, and add your pet's details and the contact info you'd like a finder to see.

What happens if my pet is found?+

The finder scans the tag's QR code (or enters the code on our Lost & Found page) and instantly sees your pet's info and the contact details you chose to share.

Are the tags durable?+

Yes — they're weatherproof and need no batteries.

The app

Booking care, chatting and paying

What the Kingston's app does on iOS and Android, and who you'll find in it.

What can I do in the Kingston's app?+

Find and book verified local pet-care providers, see them on a map and filter by pet type, category, price, distance and rating, chat in real time, pay securely, shop for pet products, and create pet profiles.

Which services can I book?+

Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Boarding, Grooming, Horse Care, Breeding, Pet Products, and Buy & Sell Pets.

Are providers verified?+

Yes — providers are ID-verified by Kingston's, and you can see ratings and reviews.

What languages does the app support?+

English, Spanish and French.

Earning as a provider

Setting up your shop and getting paid

For sitters, walkers, groomers and boarders who want to take bookings through Kingston's.

How do I earn on the app?+

Become a provider: create your shop, verify your ID, set your availability and rates, connect your bank through Stripe, and get booked in your area.

When do I get paid?+

Your earnings are sent to your linked bank automatically via Stripe. You earn faster payouts as you complete more clean jobs.

What's the Service Provider plan?+

A subscription that unlocks unlimited service bookings, priority customer support, and premium features — purchased in the app.

Orders & account

Costs, order questions and support

What you pay, everything behind the login, and how to reach a human when you need one.

Does the app cost anything for pet owners?+

No. Joining, browsing, searching and requesting services is free for pet owners — you only pay for the services you book.

What does Kingston's charge providers?+

A 13% platform service fee on completed transactions. On a $100 service that's $13, so the provider keeps $87 — before taxes, refunds or payment adjustments.

How do I check my order or account?+

Log in and visit your account to manage tags and order history. For a specific order question, email contact@kingstonspet.com.

How do I contact support?+

Email contact@kingstonspet.com, or use the chat assistant in the corner of any page.

Still have a question?

Tell us about your pet, your tag or your order and we’ll get back to you. We’re a small team in Raleigh, NC, and we read every message.

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