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For those looking to add some income as extra insurance during this tough economy, pets may be the answer. People who enjoy pets and have the time available can capitalize on the many opportunities available to provide pet-care services. From pet sitting and dog walking to pet boarding, weekend sitting or mobile pet grooming, there are many options available for working in the pet-care industry.

Fetch! Pet Services is a nationwide pet care company that provides all these services and more, including group exercise, specialized private pet exercise, pet taxi services, pet visits and even yard cleanup. They expect to hire more than 2400 people to meet the growing demand for pet-care providers. 

“Sitters typically earn 50% of the retail price that we charge our clients. For example, if they board a dog in their home overnight they will get half of the $55 per night fee. Two dogs boarded overnight for one week would produce $385 in added income. ” - CEO Paul Mann

Interesting! People helping pets now seems to be another way that pets help people! While helping to supplement their income by as much as $2,000 per month, the pet-care provider gets the added benefits of more exercise, a chance to meet other like-minded people and the opportunity to enjoy many pet personalities.

More entrepreneurial? You can of course start your own pet care service by making up flyers and doing a bit of marketing in your area, though working with a firm such as Fetch! Pet Care as an employee or as a franchisee would give you the advantage of learning care provision from the professionals and being able to use their check lists and business forms, not to mention their marketing clout.

Got questions? Wondering how to earn more income providing pet care? If you have questions about pet sitting services, training or how to hire a pet sitter check out our Ask a Pet Sitter in the Ask a Specialist section of our pet e-zine  www.MillionDollarPetPix.com where you will find excellent articles and reading suggestions all about the business of pet sitting.