Side Hustles For Pet Lovers Anyone Over 50 Can Do to Earn Extra Money.
Turn your passion for pets into easy $$$. First appeared in Woman Word magazine.
From selling homemade dog treats and handcrafted items to creating photo memories, these women over 50 have found ways to cash in on their love of animals!
Here’s how…
Side Hustles For Pet Lovers: Earn up to $4,000 a month selling dog treats!
When the 2008 recession hit and Nancy Thompson, 50+, was laid off from her job, she found herself at a crossroads. With a new chapter ahead and extra time on her hands, she decided to pursue her passion for dogs. Her dog treats had been popular with friends and dog-sitting clients so she took a few small steps that allowed her to market them for public sale. She registered her business, received approval on her ingredients and labels from the Department of Agriculture, and began researching retail outlets.
“I started by selling the treats at the local farmers market, set up booths at races that I participated in, and passed out samples at shelter events. When I decided to try selling them in stores, I connected with other bakers who helped me change the recipe so they would have a longer shelf life without any preservatives… I went door-to-door to get the treats sold in local boutiques.“
She bakes all the treats at her home with human-great ingredients. They sell for $8.75 to $10.50. “Every month is different, but I can make up to $4,000 – money that goes back into the business that I love so much.“
Side Hustles For Pet Lovers: Earn up to $2,000 a month as a pet photographer!
Jill Caren, 53, is a self-taught photographer. About 19 years ago she decided to start offering pet photography.
“I previously owned a portrait studio, but closed the studio and pursued other interests for a while (can you say, internet geek?). But during the time I was not doing photography, I missed it. So I have decided to start doing it again – only this time, I am committing myself to be true to my style and focusing on pet and commercial photography!“
To market her business, she uses direct mail, attends events like craft and street fairs, and pays for local advertising on placemats in diners.
“When clients contact me, we schedule a time and pick a location. I then shoot their pets for about 3 hours and give the client 5 to 10 edited images… Providing a product that families can cherish forever is so rewarding. I charge between $350 and $750, depending on the type of session. Each month varies, but I can make up to $2,000 – money that goes back into the business and allows me to take vacations to places like Costa Rica!”
Bring in up to $1,200 a month selling handcrafted pet items!