Pet transporter side performance can pay high prices

Can you really make $10,000 a month and drive animals from here to there?

The answer is yes, if you have the time, reliable wheels and a good marketing plan, this may be nothing more than an online profile on the website that matches the driver to the job. Experience also helps.

As people buy pets (mainly dogs) in other cities and need to bring them to their fur houses, independent pet transportation is a growing sideline. Some pet transporters are hired to transport pets for owners who move due to the inconvenience of air travel.

Pet transport vehicles are also needed to transport animals from shelters, shops or keepers to foster homes. They are especially needed when animals come from hunting shelters, because it is a race against time to get the animals back home before the time comes.

Pet transportation is different from working in a kennel or daycare because your only colleague is your four-legged passenger.

The money you make

The income you can earn from pet transportation depends on a few things. Because independent carriers set their own time, if you continue to provide services to customers to build your experience, and are willing to go further, you will obviously earn more.

Those who take the easier method earn more. Other factors include animal breeds, any special needs, as well as your level of experience and the number of positive reviews.

An active independent pet transporter who completes an average of 15 to 20 jobs per month can earn between US$8,000 and US$10,000 per month. If they can maintain this rate throughout the year, their income can exceed $100,000. Higher interest rates tend to come from California and the metropolitan area of ​​the Northeast.

Although independent pet transporters can decide for themselves what to do and when to do it, it is important to remember that the maintenance and other costs of the car, gasoline, fence, or carrier carrying animals may be entirely up to you.

Compared with drivers who work in shelters, beauticians, or veterinary clinics, independent transporters are far more expensive. These performances cost between US$12 and US$20 per hour. You may still need to use your own car, but you may be reimbursed for gasoline and other expenses.

How to start

1. Set up your online profile

There are some websites that can meet the needs of people who need to transport pets.

Similar to a dating site, the client will browse the profile and, based on the information you provide (price, location, experience, etc.), then contact you for details. Make sure everything is professional, there are no typos, and include good pictures-if there are animals in it, add points.

Websites you can start using include:

2. Obtain certification

Consider getting some certifications to make your profile more attractive. This is not required, but it allows you to stand out from other beginners.The American Red Cross provides a Certification course Pet first aid costs $25 and only takes 35 minutes.Another very popular certification is Animal care license From the United States Department of Agriculture.

3. Be patient, but stick to it

If you don’t get so many bookings right away, don’t be discouraged. The most common quality dog ​​owners and breeders look for in drivers is experience.

But according to CitizenShipper, after just getting some successful jobs and five-star reviews, things tend to get better quickly. Within a few months, previously struggling drivers found that customers were more receptive.

At the same time, the charge is slightly lower than your future charge to make up for the lack of experience.

Quality of pet transporter

Although pet transportation does not require special degrees or fancy equipment other than cars, it is more than just Uber for animals.

For anyone looking to enter the pet transportation business, CitizenShipper—an online marketplace that connects customers with couriers and transportation providers—recommends the following three qualities:

Good interpersonal skills

This can be shocking, because the job title alone means that you will mainly work with animals. Although this is true, the situation is similar to what my teacher and friends said, the easiest part of the job is the children-parents often bring pressure.

If you own a pet, you might feel that someone is particularly concerned about who will be alone with them. In order to book a job, you need to be very amiable, frank and confident. It is also important to have credentials to support your confidence. (See Article 2 above)

Ability to organize and plan ahead

One of the benefits of this job is that you don’t need to do it alone. If you are closer to the Z personality rather than the A personality, please work with a friend who writes a list, he is always 15 minutes in advance. You can start a business together.

Come up with a cute name: The Furmobile or Dr. Dolittle Animal Mover. United Pet Line? you understood.

Pet transportation requires careful arrangements and guidance. We all know how frustrating it can be when our food delivery is delayed or dropped off in the wrong place. Now imagine if that was your furry best friend! Planning is also important when choosing routes to minimize fuel expenditures and increase net revenue.

Unconditional love for animals

If you have come this far, you probably already have this. Keep in mind, however, that this job is more than just hugging and taking Brutus for a walk in the pits.

If animals have never been in a car, or have been in a car and hate it, they may vomit or have neurological diarrhea. They may even dispel your fear of you and become lively, especially if you do not have your own pet and are not used to these things, things may become a mess.

Nevertheless, the possibility of $10,000 per month is worth it.

Olivia Smith (Olivia Smith) is a writer based in Washington, DC. She has extensive experience in public and political propaganda work. She is a contributor to “Penny Hoarders.”