Since starting Pets 2 Places back in 2014, I have always welcomed (and been excited by) that good old conversation where someone asks me “So, what do you do?”
Typically, this is what follows with that line of questioning…
‘I’m a taxi driver.’
‘Oh really?’
‘Yes but for animals not people.’
‘Really? Where do you take them?’
And here’s the quick answer which always leads to more questions:
‘Anywhere they want to go!’
Ok, so to be clear, a pet taxi service is like a people taxi service. The client makes a booking (ok the owner books, the pet obviously doesn’t book) giving the day and time they would like to be collected, whether they will be accompanying their pet and where they are going.
It’s as simple as that.
Just like a regular taxi, booking isn’t that complicated.
Obviously, we take a little bit more information such as the type of pet, the breed, if it is one way or return, or if it is a holiday – how much luggage and how many passengers. This is vital info to make sure we have the correct space and equipment.
So where do pets go?
In the case of cats, not many places to be honest. Trips are mostly to the vet, on the odd occasion a cattery and sometimes moving to a new house. Let’s face it, cats don’t like change, they definitely don’t like getting in their carrier and they would rather be at home.
This is fairly similar for the smaller furries and reptiles.
But, in this business, it is clear to see that dogs are indeed man’s (and woman’s) best friend and they have LOTS of places to be.
Of course, there are the usual suspects of the vets, groomers, kennels, and like the smaller animals, we are called upon to transport pooches when moving house or rehoming. But we often get calls for much more pleasurable encounters such as holiday transportation, visiting friends and family, days out to the woods or a lake and even to the pub for a pint (for the owner not the dog obviously).
The most unusual dog transport we’ve offered is to a divorced couple who shared custody of the dog. They really didn’t want to see each other so we transported the dog between the two.
We really do offer any kind of transport an owner needs for their pet.
This is such a varied job and no two days are ever the same.
So, when you are next asked the question “What do you do?” Think about how you would like to answer that question.
After the turbulence of 2020, are you looking for a rewarding career where you can help your local community? Would you like to take charge of your destiny?
Why not popover to our website and see about joining us. Pets 2 Places are always looking for people to join the team.
I love telling people what I do and seeing the confused look on their face! This could be you.
