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

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 →

Running a Pet Care Business: Chatting with Marlene Richardson, Former Pet Care Professional

Marlene Richardson with her pooch Zeus. Photo provided by Ms. Richardson and used with her permission. Meet Marlene “Marly” Richardson, a neighbor of mine. We met because we both walk our dogs. One day we got to talking about our pets (she has four others in addition to Zeus: Tipsy, a free-roaming house rabbit; Pip the guinea pig; and two doves, Cisco and Cecilia) and our love for animals. Somehow my being a Pets Blogger came up and she mentioned how she’d been a pet sitter. I thought, “How interesting. That’d make a neat blog.” So I asked if she’d … Continue reading →

Starting A Pet Sitting Business

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 →

Starting A Doggy DayCare

Is working with dogs your dream? Would you love to spend your days surrounded by furry friends, showering them with affection and attention? You may be thinking about starting your own doggy daycare! The first thing you should investigate is your local laws for pet care and supervision. Will your town allow you to run a doggy daycare in your own home? Will you need to rent a space in an area that is zoned for commercial, not for residential? What sort of business insurance is required? Starting any business takes a lot of planning and some sort of investment. … Continue reading →

How To Choose A Pet Sitter

If you have to be away from home, chances are you may not be able to take your pets with you. Not everyone can afford a boarding kennel, and not every pet does well in a kennel environment. Sometimes a pet sitter is your best choice. A pet sitter usually does more than just feed your pet and change the water in the bowl. A good pet sitter will spend some quality time with your fur baby — playing, exercising, and giving some love and cuddles. Your pet sitter may offer other services like bringing in mail, watering plants, and … Continue reading →

Pet Sitting: Home Business for Animal Lovers

If you love animals, and you have more time than money, you might want to consider starting up a home business as a pet sitter. It’s not for everyone, especially not people who are afraid of or allergic to many types of animals, but pet sitting is a good way to earn money if it’s something you will enjoy. Start by sitting for friends’ or neighbor’s pet so you can gather references. Put an ad in the paper offering your services. It’s best to get a post office box instead of giving out your home address. You may also want … Continue reading →