Pet Transportation business

[Doug]

I'm looking into the ground transportation of dogs and cats for my retirement.  The jobs can take you anywhere within the USA (maybe even abroad).

 

The idea is that I would be a self-employed independent contractor.  No obligation to accept a job.  It would be up to me.

 

Is anyone here on the forum doing this?  I would love some guidance.

[New World Explorer]

6 hours ago, Doug said:

I'm looking into the ground transportation of dogs and cats for my retirement. 

Crocs  ...my brother...Crocs ....that's where the money is LOL 🤣

[RichardPNZ]

When i wanted to transport my dog safety was the priority for both me and the dog. There are two options to do so a harness or a cage,

 

For me I chose a  crash tested harness as my dog did not like cages it was a long term investment around 140 NZ

For a pet transport business you will need a variety of cages please check animal welfare requirements for where you live. this will be a significant investment.

There will also be the other normal business expenses insurance etc.

I know this post may sound negative and it is not intended to put you off.

[Doug]

8 hours ago, RichardPNZ said:

When i wanted to transport my dog safety was the priority for both me and the dog. There are two options to do so a harness or a cage,

 

For me I chose a  crash tested harness as my dog did not like cages it was a long term investment around 140 NZ

For a pet transport business you will need a variety of cages please check animal welfare requirements for where you live. this will be a significant investment.

There will also be the other normal business expenses insurance etc.

I know this post may sound negative and it is not intended to put you off.

Good advice, thank you.  On the surface it seems a simple job.  Take dog from 'A' to 'B'.   But there are a lot of precautions to consider, and the investment.

It may actually be more complex than transporting people !

[Doug]

Okay, I've dropped the idea of transporting pets.

 

Now I'm looking into the pet food business.  There's a brand of quality pet food called 'Pet Wants'.  They offer franchises.

 

Interested in feedback.