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Whether you are an expert pet owner or you’ve always loved the company of animals, there’s more than one avenue you can take to make your passion more profitable. If you are not prepared to leave behind your full-time job, establishing a side hustle can help you build an additional source of income. On the other hand, if you’ve always been looking for a career change, this may be your sign to follow your passion!
Below, we’ll look at a few ways to make money while doing what you love most: caring for fluffy friends!
The demand for high-quality pet-sitting and house-sitting services is on the rise – no wonder that an experienced pet sitter can earn an average salary of $45,874 per year in the United States! If you are looking to explore this path, flaunt your experience as a pet owner or consider building a resume by volunteering to look after your friend’s pets. Signing up for platforms like TrustedHousesitters and Rover can also help you build a consistent stream of clients.
If looking after someone else’s pets around the clock isn’t for you, consider finding a dog walking gig in your neighbourhood. This is an excellent service that can be provided to busy families and couples in your area. It can free up their time and ensure that their pets don’t miss out on something as important as daily playtime!
If you have experience in the pet grooming sector, you could start offering your services by opening a dog grooming salon, working for a local grooming professional, or operating on a mobile basis. In any case, be ready to nurture your online reputation, consider free marketing tools such as social media profiles, and don’t forget to purchase comprehensive dog grooming insurance to safeguard your businesses against risks and liabilities.
A pet can bring a world of benefits to your family – but cats, dogs, and other pets can also provide support to those struggling with mental and physical health conditions. So, if you’ve always wanted to help others through your career, you may consider the advantages of training to become a pet therapy specialist.
Pet photography can be an extremely lucrative activity and can help you refine your photography skills – plus, you’ll gift pet owners tangible mementos of the moments spent with their pets! When it comes to pricing, you can expect to earn a fee of $500 to a few thousand dollars for pet photography. Be sure to invest in high-quality training courses to stand out from the competition!
If you have experience in training your own pets, you may consider becoming a pet trainer. This is an excellent option to spend your work day among your favourite animals and help owners strengthen their bond with their pets.
Last but not least, if you’ve always had a knack for crafting, investing, and DIY, you may consider working on a line of accessories for cats, dogs, and other pets. You can sell your creations online, through marketplaces like Etsy, or establish your own brick-and-mortar store!
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