USA-based pet sitting and dog walking franchise FETCH! Pet Care has announced its sales are booming for its franchise owners across the US. FETCH! Pet Care has 200 franchise owners operating across the USA, and according to the company since June 2007 82 per cent of franchise owners have experienced year-over-year revenue growth, with the average increase at 156 per cent.

Overall FETCH! Pet Care is up 176 per cent this past year and the company is opening an average of seven to 10 new franchise locations a month. Paul Mann, founder and CEO of FETCH! Pet Care, said: 'Pet sitting has clearly not taken a hit during the recession. Now, more than ever, people need our services and are willing to pay a pet sitter to take care of their animals. Entrepreneurs starting a FETCH! franchise this year have not only found a job that fulfils their passions, but one that also pays off.'

In addition to its basic services, FETCH! Pet Care also offers daily pet visits, private dog walks, group off-leash dog outings, in-home overnight sitting, private boarding, day and evening care, pet fitness services, pet taxi services, home care, yard pet waste cleanup, and administration of medication for pets.

Published: 27 August 2009

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