| According to the 2007-2008 National Pet | | | | pets as true members of the American family |
| Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet | | | | celebrating their fluffy, finned and |
| Products Manufacturers Association, Inc., 63% | | | | feathered companions with their very own |
| of U.S. households own a pet, which equates | | | | belongings. |
| to 71.1 millions homes. In 2006, 63% of U.S. | | | | |
| households owned a pet as compared to 56% in | | | | It only makes sense that as the Baby Boomer |
| 1988. | | | | generation continues to age, that the trend |
| | | | toward pet ownership will continue for many |
| More and more companies traditionally known | | | | years to come. So how does one take advantage |
| for human products are going to the dogs, and | | | | of this trend? There are many new innovative |
| cats, and reptiles. Many hotels across the | | | | pet related franchise opportunities popping |
| country are adopting pet friendly policies. | | | | up. Now one can find many specialty type pet |
| Shopping for pet products is becoming easier | | | | care opportunities – from retail pet |
| than ever with an increasing variety of | | | | stores, to mobile pet washing and grooming, |
| retail outlets now selling pet products. | | | | to in-home pet services, to pet training |
| High-end items to spoil companion animals are | | | | services. As there seems to be no end in |
| must-haves for pet owners that spare no | | | | sight as to how much money owners are willing |
| expense to please their furry, feathered and | | | | to spend on their pets, opportunities to |
| finned best friends. Pet-owners take grooming | | | | profit are constantly being created. |
| one step beyond a haircut, a quick bath and a | | | | |
| nail trim. Today's pet foods include complete | | | | One way to capitalize on this trend is to |
| and balanced diets that tantalize our pets' | | | | start your own pet related franchise. Two |
| taste buds and satisfy their tummies. | | | | franchise opportunities that I like are |
| High-tech products including computerized | | | | Aussie Pet Mobile, and In Home Pet Services. |
| identification tags, digital aquarium kits, | | | | Aussie Pet Mobile is a franchise that is well |
| automatic doors and feeders, enhanced reptile | | | | proven, with over 200 franchisees in |
| terrarium lighting systems and | | | | existence. It has been ranked the #1 |
| touch-activated toys help pet-owners take | | | | franchise in the pet industry for three years |
| care of companion animals with ease and | | | | running. It can be run out of your own home, |
| precision. Faux mink coats, hipster | | | | and it is designed to give franchisees |
| lumberjack vests, designer plaid jackets, | | | | freedom and flexibility. |
| matching jeweled and leather collar and leash | | | | |
| sets, Halloween costumes, and holiday outfits | | | | In Home Pet Services franchisees come from |
| keep pets in fashion throughout the year. | | | | many backgrounds. This is also a home based |
| | | | business and the barrier to entry is low. |
| From monogrammed sweaters and personalized | | | | They will help you to market your business |
| food and water bowls to digitized collar tags | | | | and they provide excellent training and |
| and hand-made treats, owners embrace their | | | | support. |