September 24, 2015
by Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton, Esq./Mediator | hamiltonlawandmediation.com Pet owners, for the most part, provide the very best care they can for their beloved companions. They are doggedly dedicated, ferociously protective, will soar to new heights and gallop over hill and dale for their animals. Part of that care includes you, the boarding facilities they choose to care for their pets when they are away. You become a partner in their animal’s care and they come to rely on you. Peace […]
September 24, 2015
by Jamie Damato Migdal, CPDT-KA & Pet Industry Entrepreneur I’ve had many people come to me over the years to ask how they can turn their love of animals into a satisfying career. There are two things that I always recommend to anyone who wants to join the $60 billion pet industry: 1) get educated, and 2) volunteer. Education and professional standardization is becoming increasingly more important across all pet industry verticals, but if you can’t afford or easily access […]
September 15, 2015
Pet care services is a multi-billion dollar industry, and all paws point to it only getting bigger as Americans continue to spend big bucks on precious pets, a reported $55.7 billion in 2013. Of that, at $4.41 billion, pet care services including grooming, boarding, training, and pet-sitting grew by the largest percentage. As an industry projected to add at least 10,000 jobs and experience at least 15 percent growth in employment over the next five years (see CareerBuilder study released […]
September 9, 2015
By Ben Day, Business Safety Consultant Hurricanes. Tornadoes. Flooding. The list of potential weather disasters for any business is a scary one. But if you have insurance, you’re covered. Right? Wrong. How will you pay your employees with a crippled business and no revenue. And, here’s the biggie for pet care facilities that insurance cannot take care of, where will you house the animals you care for if your facility is, if not completely destroyed, at least temporarily unusable? Do […]
September 8, 2015
Pet parents in the U.S. spent $58.4 million on their pets last year, and the number is estimated to hit $60 million in 2015. From luxury grooming to posh pet beds, we are happy to pull out the pocketbook for our furry family, but could we save their lives in the event of a medical emergency? Like human CPR and first aid, the life-saving skills and techniques needed to save a pet’s life should be learned. In October, the International […]
July 21, 2015
Our latest pet care services financial survey reveals why tails and tongues are wagging for our fast growing industry. Pet care services is a multi-billion dollar industry and all paws point to it only getting bigger as Americans continue to spend big bucks on precious pets. As an industry projected to add at least 10,000 jobs and experience at least 15 percent growth in employment over the next five years (see CareerBuilder study released June 4, 2015), pet care services […]
July 13, 2015
Attending the 2015 Pet Care Services Conference and Tradeshow in October been on your mind? Early bird pricing ends July 15th, so now is the perfect time to register. Not only will you save $50, you will be signed up to attend the industry event dedicated to helping grow your business, plan for the future, and maintain your balance. This year’s Conference + Tradeshow +Workshops in Grapevine (Dallas), Texas, October 19-22, 2015, is the the industry event you simply cannot […]
July 2, 2015
We recently had the opportunity to speak with Charlotte Petrey, owner of You Lucky Dog in Houston, Texas. You may have seen Charlotte’s story on the news as it was her facility that was completely engulfed during the recent historical floods in Texas, but not a single life was lost as a member of her staff, working in pitch darkness in rapidly rising floodwaters, saved 23 dogs. Now, Charlotte shares her story of how planning and preparedness saved lives and […]