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Date Posted: 12:04:51 05/31/00 Wed
Author: KC
Subject: Re: Should I become a Petsitter?
In reply to: Judy 's message, "Should I become a Petsitter?" on 08:11:41 05/31/00 Wed

> I started researching the possibility of becoming a
> professional petsitter when all of this was very new.
> Because of my love for animals and hoping that I could
> contribute a little to taking care of them and
> especially the lonely ones that are left alone for so
> long. But because of different circumstances in my
> life I never did get started. I also live in a small
> town and there didn't seem to be much call for
> petsitting. Now I've moved to an even smaller town
> and I'm actually looking for a sitter myself and can't
> find even one so I'm having second thoughts about this
> and even though I'm starting a full time job soon I'm
> thinking of maybe trying to start this (I know most
> find it slow in the beginning) and see how it goes.
> Who knows, maybe the reason I can't find a sitter out
> here is because there is no need for one, but I can
> only try and see.
>
> Now a few questions: How do I know if this is right
> for me? Is it a good idea to just have some business
> cards explaining my service, kind of like mini
> brochures, made up and take them around to all the
> groomers and vets in this area? Is it realistic to
> make my own hours and stick with them, say only
> working during the week days, or do you find most work
> on weekends? How much should I charge? Most people
> out this way charge $10.00 and I'm not sure what they
> charge if they have more than one visit per day. Do I
> have to charge the same as other nearbye petsitters do
> you find? Like I mentioned I'm starting a new full
> time job next week, should I even be thinking of
> starting this right now? Any feedback right now would
> be gladly appreciated.
>
> Judy
Hi Judy:

Well, Let me try to answer IMHO some of your questions. Firstly, yes, it is possible to make god money in P.S. Most sitters charge between 12.50 & 16.00 PER VISIT...no discounts. You should start with a competitive rate do not cut yourself short or you'll wind up burnt out. You may start off P/T and see how ya like it. The freedom alone is out of this world. You can set your own hours but it does get difficult. I would say most of my work is weekdays, but I do weekends as well. Perhaps you can target the business traveler, with middays.
Business cards and flyers are the way to start. Keep it all very simple though, most people do not want to read so much and they can get confused.
as far as the samll town well, I know of small town sitters who do really well so you are needed. Getting your nmae out there will be your main work.

I hope this helps a little. KC:)

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