Dogs have a lot more places to be than cats do.
Before Covid hit our days were pretty standard. Typically it would involve a mix of vets, groomers and kennels with the odd cattery trip thrown in.
Since March 2020 though, when the whole world essentially shut down overnight, Pets 2 Places has gone through a transition and launched a number of new and exciting services to match the needs of pet owners up and down the country.
Over the past couple of years, we have seen a significant rise in pet ownership. Topping the list of new pets is dogs, and dogs (with their owners) are going places.
Travelling with dogs
So where do dogs need to go? Here are some of the more popular services:
- On holiday
We have the space and equipment to comfortably pack up the car with your dog and luggage and take you wherever you want to go.
- Visiting friends/family
Whether it’s for a day trip or a longer visit, we have plenty of space to accommodate and we’ll even help you load it all in the car.
- Train Station
If it is just you, your dog and a small bag, then a train ride is a good option. We are often called upon to taxi pets and their owners from their home to the train station and then pick them up when they return.
- New pet collection
This has been one of our most requested new services since the pandemic hit. We have been all over the UK collecting new puppies and rescue pets ready to be welcomed into their forever homes.
- Moving House
This is the primary long-distance transport service that is booked. Whether you are moving from one side of the country to the other or just down the road, we can focus on the pets whilst you focus on your belongings.
Other animals that are going places
As you can see, dogs are pretty busy. But it is not just dogs. Cats also move house, go to the vet and some even go to the groomers. We are seeing more people looking for specialist transport where the nuances of a cat’s personality are understood and appreciated.
Another change for us has been the different types of animals that have been using the service. Before Covid, it really was just cats and dogs. Now we transport birds, hamsters, guinea pigs, mice, rats, rabbits, and even a pigeon who had a poorly wing and needed vet treatment!!
Pets 2 Places is thriving in this new world.
Not only have we taken on a ton of new customers, but we’ve got a new franchisee in Solihull who joined at the beginning of 2022.
If you would love to work with animals and believe you have what it takes to be a dedicated pet taxi business owner visit our franchise opportunities page and find out more.
