Pet sitting and dog walking at home
Starting costs about $1,230 in the United States and 226,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $2,120 net per month in the United States and 527,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 4 months, with 30 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
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The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1,230 | $2,120 |
| Nigeria | 226,000 NGN | 527,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £834 | £1,500 |
| Kenya | 58,100 KES | 72,700 KES |
| India | 26,500 INR | 53,000 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Pet owners who work all day or travel do not want to leave their dog alone or put their cat in a boarding cattery.
The solution
Daily small-group walks, home visits to feed and care for cats, holiday sitting, with photos and a short report after each visit.
Your customers
Urban workers with dogs, older or less mobile people, families going on holiday.
How you make money
12 to 25 € per walk, monthly packages of 20 walks; 15 to 25 € per cat visit; 30 to 50 € per overnight stay.
Competition
Informal neighbours and students, peer-to-peer pet sitting platforms, kennels and catteries, groomers offering care.
Who has an edge
A reliable person who loves and understands animals, ideally with canine behaviour training or veterinary experience, and very responsive.
The risks
Bites, escapes or accidents: specific insurance is essential; key management; some countries require a certificate to care for animals; weather and fatigue.
The first 3 steps
- Take out liability insurance suited to pet care
- Offer a free trial week to three neighbours
- Create a profile on a platform and a local page
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €2,100 − costs €600 = €1,500 net per month. Revenue: 100 walks × €16 + 15 cat visits × €20 + 5 nights × €40. Costs: insurance, travel, leashes and supplies, advertising, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Pet sitting and dog walking?
About $1,230 (United States), 226,000 NGN (Nigeria), £834 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 247 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $2,120 (United States), 527,000 NGN (Nigeria), £1,500 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 4 months, with 30 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Bites, escapes or accidents: specific insurance is essential; key management; some countries require a certificate to care for animals; weather and fatigue.
Where do I start?
1. Take out liability insurance suited to pet care 2. Offer a free trial week to three neighbours 3. Create a profile on a platform and a local page
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