Swiggy launches ‘Swiggy Pawlice’ initiative for finding missing pets

Now one can find missing pets on Swiggy. The on-demand convenience platform unveiled an innovative addition to its app: Swiggy Pawlice. This feature empowers pet parents to report a missing pet directly on the Swiggy app, harnessing the network of Swiggy’s delivery partners as compassionate allies in the search efforts.

“As a pet parent myself, I understand firsthand the worry and anguish that accompanies the thought of a pet going missing,” said Rohit Kapoor, chief executive officer of Swiggy Food Marketplace. “While I sincerely hope that such a distressing event never occurs to any fellow pet parent, if it does, Swiggy Pawlice stands ready to be a dependable resource to assist them.”

Swiggy launched this feature in the presence of Shantanu Naidu, general manager, Tata Trusts, House of the Chairman, and other pet parents.

“We want the services we rely on daily to demonstrate empathy and mindfulness towards the world around us,” said Shantanu Naidu, general manager, Tata Trusts, House of the Chairman. “With initiatives like the Tata Animal Hospital offering subsidised and free treatment for strays in need of lifesaving critical care, the ecosystem is now in place. All that’s left for us to do is to participate in animal welfare efforts and be a part of creating a better world for all beings.”

Pet parents can report their missing pets directly through the Swiggy app, providing all necessary details and pictures. Swiggy’s vast network of over 3.5 lakh delivery partners plays a crucial role in this initiative. Given they spend a good amount of time out and about, either delivering orders or resting between orders, Swiggy’s delivery partners are uniquely positioned to offer assistance. There have been numerous instances where their presence and mobility have proved invaluable, allowing them to readily lend a helping hand to those in need.

If a delivery partner spots a missing pet, they simply need to inform a dedicated team at Swiggy, providing details and location. They have been communicated not to retrieve the pet themselves.

Also, Swiggy’s team promptly shares the details with the pet parent, enabling them to visit the location and hopefully reunite with their beloved pet.

Swiggy also acknowledges the importance of every reunion and the efforts of delivery partners who go above and beyond to reunite pets with their parents. These partners receive rewards as tokens of appreciation.

On April 11, National Pet Day, the company also unveiled the “Swiggy Paw-ternity Policy,” a pet policy for all full-time employees. This policy encompasses a range of benefits designed to support employees with pets, including pet adoption leave and the option to work remotely during the pet’s settling-in period. Employees are also entitled to casual or sick leave for pet vaccination or care in the event of illness or injury, as well as bereavement leave.

First Published: Apr 12 2024 | 6:49 PM IST