Can you really make $10,000 a month driving animals from here to there?

Experience helps, too.

Some pet transporters are hired to deliver pets to owners who have moved because air travel wont work.

A dog hangs out the passenger side of a parked car waiting for the driver to enter the vehicle.

Pet transporters are needed to transport animals from shelters, stores or breeders to foster homes, too.

Probably not as good as youd like.

It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.

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But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?

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Those with a more relaxed approach earn more modestly.

If they can keep that pace throughout the year, then they could earn above $100,000.

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The higher rates tend to come from metro areas in California and the Northeast.

Set Up Your Online Profile

There are websites that cater to people needing their pet delivered.

), they will then contact you about the details.

Websites to get started include:

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Get Certified

Consider making your profile more appealing by getting some certifications.

This is not required, but makes you stand out from other beginners.

The American Red Cross offers acertification coursein pet first aid for $25 which only takes 35 minutes.

Another highly desirable certification is theAnimal Care Licensefrom the USDA.

Be Patient but Stick With It

Dont be discouraged if you are not getting that many bookings immediately.

The quality that dog owners and breeders most commonly look for in a driver is experience.

Within a couple of months, formerly struggling drivers find the clients much more receptive.

to make it book jobs, you will need to be extremely amiable, forthright and confident.

Having the credentials to back your confidence up is important too.

you could join forces on the business.

Come up with a cute name: The Furmobile or maybe Dr. Dolittle Animal Mover.

You get the idea.

Pet transporting requires meticulous scheduling and direction following.

Now imagine if that was your furry best friend!

Planning is also important when choosing routes to minimize fuel expenditures and increase net gain.

Unconditional Love for Animals

If youve gotten this far, you most likely already have this.

Still, the possibility of $10,000 a month could make a little mess worth it.

She is a contributor to The Penny Hoarder.

(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)

You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…