Log inA Gingr alternative with welfare-first daily care built in
Feed rounds, playgroups, medication sign-off and payroll included from day one, not upsold as modules.
US-centric platforms like Gingr often excel at front-desk booking but leave daily care to paper rounds and separate apps. DatCog is a Gingr alternative designed for facilities that put animal welfare first: Feed Schedule, Play View and Staff Portal are core modules, with roster, payroll and MYOB export included at one price.
Daily care is the product, not an add-on
DatCog connects bookings to what happens after check-in-the feed pass, medication rounds and safe playgroups your team runs every shift.
- Feed Schedule with AM/PM tracking and kitchen print view
- Medication sign-off with staff initials and manager visibility
- Play View with drag-and-drop groups and separation rules
- Incident reporting and photo approval workflow
- Vaccination gating at check-in
Three portals, one live system
Managers run the dashboard. Staff use the mobile PWA for Feed, Play and Grooms. Pet owners request stays and view invoices through a portal branded with your kennel name.
- Manager dashboard with occupancy and today's actions
- Staff Portal PWA installable on phones
- Client portal with request-a-stay and branded invoices
- Resend email from your business name
- Booking confirmation and reminder emails included
Migrate without starting over
Annual plans include free guided migration from export files or spreadsheets. Start a 14-day free trial with no credit card. Pricing available in USD, GBP, AUD and NZD.
Frequently asked questions
Is DatCog a good Gingr alternative for daycare?
Yes. Play View is central to DatCog daycare workflows, with relationship tracking, separation rules and playgroup categories you configure for your yard.
Does DatCog work in the United States?
Yes. DatCog supports facilities worldwide with USD pricing. See our kennel software USA page for regional details.
Are feed sheets and roster included?
Yes. Feed Schedule, Play View, roster builder, timesheets, payroll and client portal are all included. No per-module fees.