From stay-at-home mum to business owner

For several years, Sam devoted her time to raising her family.

Like many stay-at-home mums, there came a point when she began thinking about what life would look like once her children became more independent. She wanted to build a career of her own, but she also wanted the flexibility to continue putting her family first.

Returning to a traditional nine-to-five job didn't feel like the right fit.

Instead, she wanted something that gave her purpose, flexibility and the opportunity to enjoy every working day.

A love of dogs became something more

Animals had always been a huge part of Sam's life, and during her time at home she began looking after dogs through BorrowMyDoggy.

What started as a way of spending time with dogs soon became something she genuinely looked forward to.

The experience made her realise that caring for pets wasn't just a hobby - it was something she could build a future around.

When she discovered We Love Pets, she saw an opportunity to turn that passion into a professional business, with the training and support to help her succeed.

Building a business with confidence

Starting a business can feel daunting, especially if you've spent several years away from the workplace.

What appealed to Sam was knowing she wouldn't be doing it alone.

With comprehensive training, ongoing mentoring, proven marketing systems and the support of an experienced franchise team, she had everything she needed to launch her business with confidence.

Instead of wondering where to start, she had a clear roadmap from day one.

Creating a career around family life

For Sam, owning a We Love Pets franchise has been about much more than running a business.

It's about having the freedom to build a career around her family, work with animals every day and enjoy the independence of being her own boss.

Rather than fitting family life around work, she's been able to create a business that fits around the life she wanted.

Looking back

Sam's story shows that you don't need previous business experience (or even a recent career) to become a successful franchise owner.

Many of our franchisees have spent years raising families before deciding it's time to do something for themselves.

If you're looking for flexibility, purpose and the chance to build a business you're proud of, there's never been a better time to take that first step.