Rover.com fetches $40 million to grow its dog-sitting platform

Rover.com, the online platform that connects dog owners with a range of services — such as dog walking and doggy day care — has raised $40 million in a Series E round led by Foundry Group and Menlo Ventures, with participation from Madrona Venture Group.
Above: Rover Cards
Founded out of Seattle in 2011, Rover lets you sign up as a service provider or a dog owner, with a simple online form that facilitates search for a specific offering, including dog-boarding, house-sitting, and dro