Chatting with Marlene Richardson, Former Pet Care Professional – Part Two

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Courtney Mroch

Southern Duchess Pet Care Service Logo, created by Megan Belanger and provided by Marlene Richardson, former owner of Southern Duchess In Part One I introduced you to my neighbor Marly Richardson, a former pet care professional. She shared how she got into the biz, but in this part she talks about the biz from a different perspective: things those who are interested in getting into it should take into consideration. Courtney Mroch: What kind of advice would you recommend to anyone thinking of starting their own pet care business? Marly Richardson: Pet sitting is so much more than playing with … Continue reading →

Starting A Pet Sitting Business

Posted on August 25, 2006 by Aimee Amodio

If you’ve always wanted to work with animals, you may want to consider starting a pet-sitting business. Pet sitters provide both pet care and home care when the owner cannot be there. What sort of services can a pet sitter offer? Visits to the pets at home (usually between twenty and thirty minutes) Walks and exercise for pets Transport to and from the veterinarian’s office or grooming salon Daily feeding, changing water, and administering any medications House-sitting (including watering plants, bringing in mail and newspapers, and turning lights on and off) A pet sitter allows pet owners to leave their … Continue reading →