Pet Sitting for Philadelphia Pets! 

I have the loan
I have the ideas the schedules but dont know the actual specifics.
what kind of liscences, where would i get them things i should be aware of pros and cons

Here are some resources that should assist you.

These books can be purchased new or used on amazon.com. I hope these resources help. Good Luck!

Running Your Own Boarding Kennels by David Cavill

The ASPCA Complete Guide to Pet Care by David L. Carroll and Stephen Zawistowski

Start Your Own Pet Sitting Business (The Startup Series) by Cheryl Kimball

From Problems to Profits: The Madson Management System for Pet Grooming Businesses by Madeline Bright Ogle

Kennel Building and Management (Howell Reference Books) by Mario Migliorini

http://www.125aday.com/books/220/start-dog-kennel-operation.cfm

There are resources to assist you on this website that are free.

http://www.abka.com/abka/

http://www.indulgeyourpet.com/dogs/startpetsitting.html

This website has all the resources to get you started for a fee.
http://www.mypetbusiness.com/

If you have not done so already, you will need to write your business plan. These websites should help.

sample pet boarding business plans for purchase

http://www.paloalto.com/ps/bp/samplebusinessplans/dogkennelbusinessplan.cfm

http://www.bplans.com/sp/browse.cfm

3 Responses

1. George G Says:
   August 19th, 2009 at 2:03 am

   a veternarians license,a business license, a zoning permit and a building permit for the kennels. If you do not have any vet training you could get around that by hiring one.
   References :

2. Kristina C Says:
   August 19th, 2009 at 2:12 am

   Along with the first answer, be sure to check with your city and county for any other ordinances they may have.
   References :

3. BellaDonnaRev Says:
   August 19th, 2009 at 2:45 am

   Here are some resources that should assist you.

   These books can be purchased new or used on amazon.com. I hope these resources help. Good Luck!

   Running Your Own Boarding Kennels by David Cavill

   The ASPCA Complete Guide to Pet Care by David L. Carroll and Stephen Zawistowski

   Start Your Own Pet Sitting Business (The Startup Series) by Cheryl Kimball

   From Problems to Profits: The Madson Management System for Pet Grooming Businesses by Madeline Bright Ogle

   Kennel Building and Management (Howell Reference Books) by Mario Migliorini

   http://www.125aday.com/books/220/start-dog-kennel-operation.cfm

   There are resources to assist you on this website that are free.

   http://www.abka.com/abka/

   http://www.indulgeyourpet.com/dogs/startpetsitting.html

   This website has all the resources to get you started for a fee.
   http://www.mypetbusiness.com/

   If you have not done so already, you will need to write your business plan. These websites should help.

   sample pet boarding business plans for purchase

   http://www.paloalto.com/ps/bp/samplebusinessplans/dogkennelbusinessplan.cfm

   http://www.bplans.com/sp/browse.cfm
   References :

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