Pet owners largely think of their cats and dogs as kids, says Aaron Easterly, CEO of Rover, a start-up that provides pet-sitting and pet-walking services. And he says the existing options weren't sufficient to meet their needs. For full interview, [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/dog-walking-in-the-digital-era).
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