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"Pet Day Care Business": How to Get Started

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The pet and pet related industry is an astonishing $47 billion industry, and with it comes great opportunities to start a business in it. With many people in America and around the world start adopting pets, and at the same time getting busier since the global recession, the pet care business is an attractive opportunity to get a slice of the multi-billion Dollar market.

To get started, no special education are needed. However, you'll still need the genuine care for and experience with animals. For an added value, you can combine the business with pet training and pet grooming service. Later on, you can also expand to be a pet and pet supplies store, becoming an all-in-one pet service business.

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Can't wait to start a pet care business ASAP?
Then these few considerations should help get you started.

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1. Startup Cost
You can start with below $10,000, provided you want to start from home. Getting your own place will increase your credibility and marketability, however, lease cost can get costly. Most of your expenses will go to equipment (pet toilet, food bowls, etc) and pet food and supplies stocks. If you want to also start a grooming and training business, then you will also need the necessary equipment. However, in general this business have a relatively low startup investment.

2. Licenses and Permits
Most states will require a special permit for animal-related business. As you will also handle other people's pets, getting a third-party liability insurance that covers animal accidents and injuries is almost a necessity. Animal behavior can get unpredictable sometimes, so better safe than sorry later.

Consult your local authorities for information regarding licenses and permits. If there's any pet care association near your location, they might also help with information and application process.

3. Marketing
Join local pet communities to introduce your business. Prepare brochures and business cards. You can also start a website with supporting social media campaigns to create an online presence. A park might be a good place where local pet owners gather and walk their pets, a perfect place to spread your flyers and brochures.

4. Pricing
Depending on the range of service you offers, the price you should offer can also vary accordingly. Research the current market condition and competition to get a picture of how much, and how you should charge. Would your local demographics prefer hourly pay or a daily fee? Would your clients pay more for pet delivery after a daycare? Gather enough information and tailor your pricing options accordingly.

5. Pet Activities
Most pet care service offers activities to be done during day care, so it's a necessary value to offer customers. Try to be as creative as you can in creating activity programs, as it may be the main value customers seek from you. The types of food you provide and optional medical care can also be attractive for clients.

Earning Potential

A pet day care business can earn you $22-$45 per pet. Assuming you got five pets per day as an average, your earning is already an excellent $5,000 monthly or around $60,000 annually.

As your client base grows, you can opt for an expansion to other business models as mentioned above, increasing your earning and profitability potential.