Animals at Home

While people may put their dog into kennels or cat into a cattery, its well accepted that both dogs and cats seem better in their own environments, with least disruption, furthermore what about the Rabbits, Birds, Mice and Hamsters etc, which many families have.

There is a real requirement for an Animal Ambulance/ Pet Taxi in many areas. This was launched to promote the main business and provide a service. The van is equipped to transport pets safely and many of the vets and kennels now recommend this service.

Essential skills

Ideal franchisees are enthusiastic, energetic, organised, people who love pets, and have the desire to provide a caring, friendly, professional pet care service that is superior to all others. We can give you the opportunity to work for yourself, but not by yourself. The Business you are building is your own, but you will not have to do it on your own!

Daily tasks

Collecting animals for journeys to and from the local vets. Arranging the home visits for the clients wanting animals looked after at home. Daily dog walking and cat feeding jobs. The sensible use of time management to allow best routes and jobs to fit into daily workload. The confident use of the skills gained through our training if the animal ambulance is required, this is sometimes very urgent and the other tasks of the day need to be quickly rearranged to allow for emergencies.

Support & Training

The package includes that listed below in addition there will be a full operations manual, which explains everything regarding the franchise.

• Full support,
• Animal Ambulance/Pet Taxi. (Leased by Franchisee)*
• Marketing collateral,
• Business plan,
• Business set-up,
• Web site and e-mail,
• Digital Camera and Software
• Animals Ambulance fully kitted out to start immediately,
• Full instructions & contracts for your customers,
• Bank loan facilities,
• Quarterly meetings,
• Marketing support,
• Bookings advise,
• Accountants that understand our business profile, your own Limited company: Animals at Home (Bristol) Ltd (Example)
• Clothing,
• Stationery,
• Accounting system,
• Full training in your own area, & full training for 3 days at a vet hospital and consulting rooms to cover: animals handling, hygiene, and basic nursing knowledge.( to include hotel on the Isle of Wight.)

*(This will be a Renault van in Animals at Home Livery to build a constant brand)

All our franchisees are not only vet trained but continue with further Micro-Chip and now, New to AAH. a course on Animal Nutrition to allow the best possible advice to be given to our clients. We are always looking to improve the service that our franchisees offer through a continuous training program.

Financial investment required...

• Cost of franchise from £12,500 plus VAT.
• Finance available to 50% of the total from HSBC and National Westminster Bank, subject to status and approval.
• Franchisees should ensure they have funds available to allow living expenses for three months.