Pet care provider profile page in Romania: what to set up

What sections your profile page needs

Your Websta profile works like a simple website. It should contain a clear description of what pet care services you offer - whether that is dog walking, cat sitting, pet grooming, training, or something else. People in Romania looking for pet care use Websta's marketplace to search by service type and location, so being specific about what you do matters.

Set up a services section that lists each service separately. For each one, write what it covers, how long it takes, and any limits - for example, how many animals you take at once, what breeds or sizes, or what equipment you have. A dog walker might list 30-minute walks, 60-minute walks, and group walks as separate services. A pet sitter might offer daily visits, overnight care, or holiday packages.

Add a photos section with clear pictures of yourself with animals if you have them, your workspace if clients visit you, and any tools or facilities you use. Photos help people decide to contact you. If you do not yet have photos, take some on your first day - they do not need to be professional.

Include a contact form where people can ask questions before booking. Websta provides this on every profile. You should also enable online booking if you offer services with fixed times and durations - a dog walk at a set time, for example. For custom work like training plans or grooming consultations, use quote requests instead, where customers describe what they need and you reply with details and a price.

• Service descriptions - what you do, duration, any limits
• Photos of your work, animals, or space
• Contact form for questions
• Online booking for fixed-time services or quote requests for custom work

Which languages to publish in

Publish your profile in Romanian and English. Most of your customers will be Romanian speakers searching locally, but some expat residents and tourists in Romania also look for pet care on Websta. English helps you reach them. If you speak other languages fluently, add them - but focus on Romanian and English first.

Make sure your service descriptions, prices, and any house rules are clear in both languages. Use simple, direct language. Do not copy-paste from a translator tool without checking it reads naturally.

How people search for pet care in Romania

People in Romania search for pet care services on Websta by going to the marketplace for pets at /marketplace/pets. There they filter by service type - dog walking, pet sitting, grooming, training - and by location, usually their town or neighbourhood. They can also post a task describing what they need, and providers nearby make offers.

Most searches are local and tied to a specific town. Someone in Bucharest looking for a dog walker will search for providers in Bucharest. Someone in Cluj will search Cluj. Make sure your profile clearly states which town or towns you work in. If you work across multiple towns or cities, say that openly - it helps people know if you can reach them.

Customers also use the contact form to ask questions before booking - whether you take their specific animal, your experience, your rates for custom work, or how you handle emergencies. Answer these questions quickly and fully.

Legal ground to check before you start

Before you set up your Websta profile, check what registration or permits you need to work as a pet care provider in Romania. Rules may differ depending on what service you offer and whether you work from home, a rented space, or the customer's home. Contact your local town hall or check the website of your county's business office to find out what steps apply to you.

At minimum, most independent service providers in Romania must register as a sole trader - a self-employed person or microentrepreneur - with the tax authority. Keep records of your income and expenses. You should also check if you need liability insurance, especially if you handle animals in the customer's home or take them off premises.

For payment, Websta processes card payments through Stripe and pays out to your own bank account. You set your own prices and manage your calendar. Make sure you understand how tax works for self-employed people in Romania - you may owe tax on what you earn and need to file returns. Speak to a local accountant or tax advisor if you are not sure.

If you use a business name on your profile, check that it is not already registered by someone else. You do not need to register a separate business name in Romania if you work as a sole trader under your personal name, but you can if you choose.

What to write in your first hour

Start by writing a clear description of your pet care services - what animals you work with, what you do for them, and your experience. For example: 'I walk dogs in Timisoara, one dog at a time, for 30 or 60 minutes. I have walked dogs for five years and I know the parks and quiet streets well. I handle small and medium breeds.' Be honest about what you can do.

List your services one by one with their duration and what they cover. Do not worry about writing long descriptions - keep them short and factual. A customer wants to know what they are paying for and how long it takes.

Write down your availability - which days and times you work, whether you take bookings year-round, and how much notice you need. Add any rules customers should know - for example, whether you need an initial meeting, what you do if an animal is sick, or how you handle late cancellations. These details prevent misunderstandings later.

Take at least two or three photos - of yourself, an animal if you have one, or your workspace. Upload them to your profile. Do not leave your profile empty of photos.

Add your phone number or email through the contact form settings so people can reach you. Respond to inquiries within 24 hours if you can. People in Romania who search for pet care on Websta expect to hear back quickly.

Profile pages and payment

Your Websta profile page is your own web presence - it lists your services and shows up when people search for pet care near them on the Websta marketplace. You are not competing for placement; everyone who has a profile shows up in local searches. What matters is that your profile is complete and your services are clear.

Customers pay you through the profile using their card, and Websta processes that payment through Stripe. The money goes to your own bank account. You keep all the money from the service - you set the price, and that is what you earn. Make sure you have a Romanian bank account with IBAN so Websta can pay you out.