Pet Business Opportunity –

Pet Transportation

This pet business opportunity involves transporting dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and other animals including small live stock such as sheep and goats to veterinarian appointments, grooming appointments, boarding facilities or other destination the owner needs.

What you need to know about this business

• It will cost from $2500 to $3500 to start this business if you already own a truck or van.
• You can charge $25 to $35 dollars for one-way transportation. Prices vary according to the distance, size of the pet, and the number of animals the client wants transported.
• The income potential is $200 per day or more. You can expect more if you sell or deliver food or supplies.

Ways of marketing this business

• Post flyers and your business cards on community bulletin boards and in pet grooming shops, veterinarian offices, pet stores and livestock feed and supply centers.
• Encourage word-of-month referrals
• Place magnetic or painted signs advertising your service on your vehicle
• Advertise in local newspapers and pet publications
• Donate your service to an animal shelter and send out a press release about it.

Home business equipment requirements

• Van or truck equipped with animal create of various sizes
• Leashes and harnesses
• Cell phone and business line with answering machine or service
• A billing and record keeping system

Target Market

• Busy people with full-time jobs
• Older people who cannot transport their animals
• Pet owners who do not have a vehicle or do not want their pet in their car