Run your own pet care business in Cirencester

Why Cirencester is a great place for a pet care business

Cirencester sits at the heart of the Cotswolds, with a busy market town at its centre and a ring of villages and countryside around it. Plenty of local households have dogs, cats and other pets that are very much part of the family, and owners who want them properly looked after.

Life here often means long working days, commutes to Swindon, Cheltenham, Bristol or London, and plenty of time spent travelling. That creates real demand for dog walking, pet sitting, house sitting and home boarding, and in a rural area, for small animal care and horse care too. Many owners prefer a professional, insured business they can trust with their keys, their animals and their homes.

And it's a beautiful place to spend your working day. With Cirencester Park on the edge of town, the Cotswold Water Park nearby and miles of footpaths through the surrounding countryside, your daily walks could be some of the most scenic in the country.

Put simply: well-loved pets, owners who value quality care, and stunning countryside. That's a strong foundation for a pet care business.

People like you are already doing it

From banking, logistics and teaching to running their own We Love Pets branches, often in rural and semi-rural areas just like the Cotswolds.

You're in business for yourself, but never by yourself

Your Cirencester branch comes with everything behind it: full business and pet care training (including the Level 2 Canine Care Award and pet first aid), a launch marketing campaign for your territory, our WLP Connect app to run your bookings, rotas and invoicing, a 24/7 vet advice line, and a community of 115+ franchisees who've done it before.

We're the UK's largest full-service pet care franchise, and we've been helping people build businesses they love for 19 years.

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Your questions about a Cirencester branch

Is Cirencester too rural for a pet care business?

Not at all. Rural and semi-rural areas often have high pet ownership, larger homes and owners who travel, which means strong demand for pet sitting, house sitting and home boarding as well as daily walks. Services like small animal care and horse care also come into their own in the countryside.

Where would I walk dogs around Cirencester?

From Cirencester Park on the edge of town to the Cotswold Water Park and the footpaths through the surrounding villages, there's no shortage of beautiful walks. We'll help you plan rounds that keep travel time down.

Do I need a car in Cirencester?

Yes, a car is essential for a rural territory like this, for reaching clients in the surrounding villages, collecting dogs, home boarding and pet taxi.

Do I need pet care experience?

No. Most of our franchisees came from completely different careers. Full training is included before you launch.

How much does it cost?

The franchise fee is £12,995 + VAT, plus a 10% management fee on turnover. Many franchisees fund the fee with a government-backed Start Up Loan. See our investment page for the full picture.

Is the Cirencester territory available?

Territories are allocated on a first-come basis, so availability can change. Book a chat and we'll confirm the current position and the exact boundaries straight away.

Could Cirencester be your patch?

Book a relaxed chat with Jasmin below. We'll confirm what's available in and around Cirencester, talk through the numbers for the area, and answer anything you'd like to ask. No pressure, no obligation.