We Love Pets

A We Love Pets franchise is a pet care business covering dog walking, pet sitting, home boarding and related services, run across an exclusive territory.

The network has over 100 franchisees, reports a 96% franchisee satisfaction score and a 100% renewal rate, meaning no franchisee has so far declined to renew at the end of their term.

The model is built to scale. Franchisees often begin as owner-operators, then employ dog walkers, pet sitters, hosts and support staff, moving from delivering every service themselves to managing a team. Average monthly turnover across the network is around £6,500, with the strongest franchisees reaching £18,000 a month.

Why Choose the Franchise We Love Pets?

No pet care or business background is needed. The company states that many of its most successful franchisees had neither before joining, and that it looks for people who care about animal welfare, are reliable and professional, work well with people and are willing to learn.

Support is extensive for the price point. The package covers comprehensive pre-launch training, pet care training and qualifications, business setup and launch support, a marketing launch pack and professionally designed assets, access to operational systems, ongoing business coaching, and specialist 24/7 helplines for veterinary, HR, employment law and health and safety questions.

The technology platform handles scheduling, staff management and financial dashboards, with national brand campaigns and lead generation run centrally.

Funding is a stated part of the pitch. Many franchisees fund both the franchise fee and working capital through government-backed Start Up Loans, which the company says can bring the cost down to around £300 a month for eligible applicants.

Timing is flexible. Some franchisees start full time from day one, others build alongside existing work or family commitments before transitioning fully.