Some people, I notice, are just made to be around animals. They have such a calmness about them when animals are around. Animals have proven time and time again to be great healers for people....I know this because I watch Animal Planet quite often :).
If you're one of these special people, consider turning profits from your passion by being with animals. All You Magazine suggests several ideas: groomer, pet sitter, doggy-day care owner, dog walker or trainer, horseback-riding teacher and pet product developer.
My real life example today is Troy. When Troy and I were first dating, my neighbor and friend, Karen Dean, asked Troy to pet sit for her almost 200 pound dog, Flap. If you've seen or know this dog, you know the challenge he was in for. At the time, we had also just become proud parents of our dogs, Roux and Cola. The deal was that Troy got free room and board in Karen's home while she worked for a movie 60 miles down I-10. Troy's only real task was to see about Flap and Roux in the morning and evenings. This included feeding and walking and an occasional phone conference with Karen so she could talk to Flap. This worked out great for Troy as he was in transition at the time and needed a place to crash. He considered making this a full-time thing for people whose work lives involved lots of travel. We discussed how he could create a business out of "couch surfing" and "pet sitting". Eventually, we moved in together so the idea went out the window, but if you are a free spirit and in transition, this idea may be a great one for you!!
Have a beautiful weekend everyone!!!!! Be safe!!
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