Professional Pet-Sitting and Dog-Walking Franchise

“I created this business with a mission that no pet should go uncared for,” said Paul Mann, founder and CEO. “When a pet owner hires FETCH! Pet Care, they know they will come home to a happy pet. The majority of FETCH! Pet Care customers prefer not to kennel their pets due to health or safety concerns, or they simply feel better having their pets at home, in the safety and comfort of the pet’s own environment.”
After experiencing frustration in finding professional, reliable care for his own pets, FETCH! Pet Care franchise founder Paul Mann walked away from a lucrative career in the technology industry, determined to fill an obvious hole in the market. Since its founding in 2002, FETCH! Pet Care has blossomed into a multi-million dollar franchise that continues to grow by more than 200 percent each year in this rapidly growing industry. Mann notes more than two-thirds of U.S. households own pets, and an estimated $43 billion will be spent in the pet industry this year — double the amount spent only a decade ago. The industry is expected to grow to $52 billion in just two years.

Paul Mann claims to have built the nation’s largest and most professional at-home pet sitting and dog-walking franchise, with 200 FETCH! Pet Care franchise locations in more than 1,800 communities across 35 states.

FETCH! Pet Care, with a fitting tagline of “We’ve Got Your Tail Covered,” continues to expand at a rapid pace, opening 10-15 new franchises per month, nationwide, by breaking down the No. 1 barrier to pet ownership: a lack of proper care for pets while their owners work or travel. The franchise provides professionally trained, bonded and insured pet sitters for owners of any kind of pet, from dogs and cats, to hamsters, birds, fish, iguanas and more. Caregivers can be hired for ongoing daily services, as well as on weekends, during busy holidays or on short notice.

In addition to its basic pet care services, FETCH! Pet Care also offers daily pet visits, private dog walks, group off-leash dog outings, in-home overnight sitting, private boarding, day and evening care, pet fitness services, pet taxi services, home care, yard pet waste cleanup, and medication for pets.

Mann maintains that while there are many independent pet sitters who are loving and caring, the vast majority don’t have great business acumen, which has affected the perception of the pet care industry. With criminal background checks for all of its caregivers, a sophisticated telephone dispatch system and advanced software that tracks assignments and delivers real-time electronic client order confirmations and automated sitter assignment reminders, FETCH! Pet Care is changing that image. The business can be run from home and requires an initial franchise fee of only $12,000.

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New In-home Pet Care Franchise

According to the Out U Go website:  “The pet industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Americans spent $41 billion on their furry friends, in 2007, up from $17 billion in 1994. That’s a howling 11% increase per year. In addition, the industry is expected to grow to $52 billion by 2009, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association.

“Americans spend (more on their pets, than) on the movies ($10.8 billion), playing video games ($11.6 billion), and listening to recorded music ($10.6 billion) combined.”  -Brady, Diane & Palmeri, Christopher. (2007, August 6). The Pet Economy. Business Week.

Here’s how they describe the Out U Go franchise opportunity:  “Out-U-Go! offers an unique entry point into that world. We are one of the country’s premiere in-home dog walking and pet sitting services. After years of providing awesome quality pet care, we have established a name people trust.

“With the same dedication we have always demonstrated towards the furry friends in our care, Out-U-Go! offers franchise opportunities. Supported by our experienced staff, we offer top notch training, individual support, and a tested marketing plan.

“We have lots of fun at Out-U-Go! But from head to tail, this is a serious business and a seriously good opportunity.

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NEW! Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Franchise

Waggin’ Tailz is a new Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Franchise opportunity.

According to their website, “Waggin’ Tailz is a petsitting franchise that provides a wide variety of professional and personalized in-home pet care services.  For clients who are traveling, we can care for their pets in their home as alternative to boarding in a kennel. Pets will stay in their own environment and maintain their regular feeding and exercise schedule–a great alternative to a noisy and confined kennel!”

“Waggin’ Tailz franchises are designed for individuals who have a passion for pets and dream of running their own pet care business, but don’t want to deal with the headaches, risk, or expense of starting a pet care business from scratch.  Our sophisticated infrastructure and comprehensive business model sets the groundwork for our franchisees’ success.  As a young franchise, we are dedicated to growing our company through highly motivated and dedicated franchisees.

“With everything we provide for you–training, support, software, supplies, marketing, website, and more–you’ll be able to make your dream of working with pets a reality!  Even if you have no previous experience in running a business, our training and support system will assist you every step of the way.”

Total Investment: $10,300-$17,350  Initial Franchise Fee: $8,000  Royalty Fee: 4%  Advertising Fee: 3%

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