How to Make Money Having Fun With Pets

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According to The Humane Society of the United States, 39 percent of all U.S. households own at least one dog, and 33 percent own at least one cat. In fact, it is estimated that Americans keep 60 million more pets than there are humans in the U.S. Taken as a whole, it is easy to see how people collectively spend billions of dollars each year on pets and their supplies and services.

Make Money Having Fun With Your Own Pets

  1. Enter your pet into shows or other pet competitions to win prize money. If you have a purebred dog and are passionate about the breed, dog shows could pay off. However, many people find that the overhead involved is often greater than the prize money, so most dog show contestants are in it for the fun.
  2. Model your pet if it is well behaved and attractive. Most magazines and advertising agencies occasionally use animal models in their advertising campaigns. Pet models can earn hundreds of dollars an hour on top-paying jobs, with smaller jobs still paying a decent hourly wage.
  3. Build your pet a resume with awards, acting classes and certifications and put it in the pictures. Start with commercials, which pay up to a $1,000 for each appearance; if you're lucky, your pet could be the next Benji or Lassie, earning thousands for movie shoots.

Make Money With Other People's Pets

  1. Offer pet sitting services in clients' homes while they travel or work. Some owners may need you to come in every day while they are at work to let their dog out to the bathroom, others may just need your services when they travel. Clients who are away overnight may require up to 4 visits a day depending on the needs of their pets.
  2. Invite the pets into your home for overnight boarding or day care. Instead of traveling to your clients' houses, build a business where your clients bring their pets to you. This type of service is most commonly offered for dogs, which tend to be the most social of all pets.
  3. Include pets in your daily exercise routine by offering dog walking, jogging or active play services. Cluster your clients if possible so you can pick several dogs up and walk them at the same time, or bring them as a group to your local dog park for room to play.
  4. Become a pet party planner. If you have the space, you can also host the party. Birthday parties for dogs and other pets are becoming increasingly more popular. Typically dogs and their human owners are all invited and activities center on the pets.
  5. Start a pet taxi business. Busy pet owners can't always take time off from work to get their pets to the vet or groomers. Pet taxi services pick up the pet, accompany it to the appointment, and then bring it back home. These services often run other pet-related errands, such as picking up pet food and other supplies.
  6. Be a pet photographer if you love pets and are good with a camera. This usually works best as a mobile business where you take pictures in the customer's home. Or strike a deal with some local pet shops and set up in their store. Shops may be particularly open to this around holidays, such as Christmas and Easter.
  7. Consider offering pet grooming services as a complete business or in addition to other pet services. Bathing, brushing, cutting hair, brushing teeth and trimming nails are some services many pet owners pay others to do. Going to your clients' homes to groom their pets makes your services very accessible.
  8. Offer pooper scooper services to busy dog owners. Although this may not be the most glamorous or fun pet business, doggie waste removal can be very lucrative with low overhead and no special skills required. Most services charge a monthly fee which includes one visit a week. Build a route to fill your day because each stop should only take 10 to 20 minutes.
  9. Bake homemade pet treats and market them through area pet shops, on the Internet and by word of mouth. Many dog owners are willing to pay more for high-quality, all-natural dog treats made with human-grade ingredients. Familiarize yourself with which foods are not good for various pets to make sure that your recipes are healthy ones.
  10. Sell pet supplies such as clothing, toys, food and other products. If you are crafty and can make your own pet clothing. Local flea markets are a good place to market pet supplies, as well as online and word of mouth. Craft fairs are also a great selling venue.

Warnings

  • Familiarize yourself with local laws governing starting a home business to be sure you are in compliance with all licensing and zoning requirements in your area.
  • If you are going to be spending time with other people's pets, it is a good idea to take a class in pet first aid so you are prepared to handle any emergencies that arise.
  • If your pet business will involve having multiple clients pets together in your care, you should require that all clients provide proof of vaccinations.
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