So your idea of working from home doesn't include wiping snotty noses and changing diapers in a day care job? Well how about getting your face licked and scooping up poop?
A doggie day care service or dog walking service or both might be right up your alley. Of course, you will have to look into zoning laws in your area but you just might be able to swing it. You could also look at the possibility of a mobile doggie day care service where you drive to the homes of your clients and feed, water and play with their pets.
Some of the things to consider before deciding on this type of service:
- Do you have the space for cages and kennels and plenty of open space for a play area?
- What kind of pets are you willing and able to care for?
- Do you have a good fence that is high enough and sturdy enough?
- How many animals can you have in your city?
- Is your home or property zoned for business use?
- How much insurance will you need?
- Are you prepared to and willing to give a superb level of care to the animals you will be responsible for?
You will want to consult an attorney to make sure you have the proper paperwork to give to your clients that includes risks, who is responbile for what, collection procedures etc.
No job is easy, no matter how many silly ads you see that say you can 'get rich quick' and this definitely wouldn't be an easy business but it can be quite lucrative and rewarding, especially if you are an animal lover.
Of course, you would want to take into account the possibility that you, another pet, family member or neighbor might get hurt by a pet in your care. That is why it is important to not only consult an attorney but also your insurance agent to make sure you are sufficiently covered, or if running a business such as this will void your insurance coverage or require you to switch to a different insurance carrier.
One of your biggest hurdles will be neighbors. This will be easier if your neighbors already own dogs. If you have enough space and security in place you could even care for a minimum number of dogs, such as 3-the maximum my city allows you to own-and not even worry about what the neighbors think, as long as the pets don't cause a nuisance or get loose etc.
Many small businesses can be run from home as long as they don't interfere with normal traffic, don't mess with environmental law, don't cause disturbances after hours, etc. These are just some of the stipulations you might find in your state's or city's laws.
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