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I am intouch with one of the Sitters in Omaha and she is being really helpful:D |
It sounds like it is an alternative opportunity that would be fun if the expense (insurance/bonding/license, etc) didn't boggle you down and make it a pain rather than fun and enjoyable! Self-employment is difficult with the taxes......I did house cleaning for a while and had to pay quarterly taxes. I needed no insurance or bonding or anything (this was years ago). But things are different today! Just throwing some things out there for you to think about! |
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There is a need for this. I have a friend who does this. Her business is actually called "Critter Sitter". She goes to the person's home at least 3 times a day. She takes care of mail and that stuff too. In addition she walks people's dogs who can't get out, takes them to the vet, the groomer, whatever they need. She is never at a loss for business. |
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Personally, I would never let someone I dont well, into my house to sit with my girls. To scary for me!!!! I even have a hard time letting my 29 yr old daughter petsit for longer than a day.... Just to overprotective i guess.. |
Here is an organization that is well-known: http://www.petsit.com/index.html Lots of info for you and great ideas, too! :) Tammy |
I've thought about doing this too. I thought of maybe starting with weekend boarding at my home. I'm one of those people who won't leave her babies with anyone because my yorkie is a "runner". People just don't pay enough attention with doors, or fence gates and he could be gone in a second, so I'm OVER-CAREFUL! I thought that maybe with "word of mouth" I could get something started. I already have 2 friend who travel often and leave their dogs with me. I think getting someone's trust is the most important thing. That you are going to care for, and look after their dogs just like they would. That's very important. Potential boarders could come check out my house and fenced in yard to make sure I'm not "shady", and make sure all the dog babies get a long. Good Luck with starting this up. Hope things work out for you. |
can it be a situation where people bring the dogs to your house and you can watch more than one pet at a time? If so, I'd totally use something like this a couple days a week if it weren't expensive. |
I would try it out on a small scale and go from there. I also thought about starting a poop scooping business. |
I have a pet sitter when my husband and I go for a long weekend. My dogs love him, he brings in my mail,waters my plants, anything that needs to be done he will do. I have recommended him to many people and they also love him. I think in this day and age a lot of people would rather have a pet sitter then board them out. Good Luck.... Nancy Sami & Lily |
I've thought about having a pet sitter myself. Just don't know if I could really trust them in my home. I know I wouldn't leave my computer. I have too much info on it to leave it for someone to find. |
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