Why We Love Pets
There are plenty of ways to start a pet care business.
You could go it alone.
You could join a low-cost franchise.
Or you could build your business with the UK’s most established full-service pet care franchise.
At We Love Pets, we believe success comes from doing things properly — putting animal welfare first, supporting franchisees properly, and building businesses designed to last.
That approach has helped us become the largest full-service pet care franchise in the UK, with a nationwide network of over 100 franchisees running 180 branches.
We are not focused on being the cheapest.
We are focused on helping you build something exceptional.
Being the biggest is not just about numbers.
It means:
When customers search for trusted pet care, We Love Pets is already a recognised name.
That gives new franchisees a powerful head start.
This is one of our biggest differentiators.
Many pet care businesses focus purely on volume.
We don’t.
Our entire model is built around doing what’s best for the pet.
That means:
We have chosen to grow responsibly, even when that means saying no to shortcuts.
That commitment has helped us build exceptional trust with pet owners.
Many competitors focus on just one service.
We don’t.
As a We Love Pets franchisee, you can offer multiple in-demand services, including:
Why does this matter?
Because it reduces risk.
If one service slows down seasonally, others often remain strong. It also means customers stay with you for longer and spend more over time. More services = more ways to grow.
Pet care is not usually a one-off purchase.
Dog walking customers often book multiple times every week.
Cat sitting customers return every time they travel.
Home boarding customers book repeatedly throughout the year.
This creates something every business owner wants:
Instead of constantly chasing new customers, you build a loyal customer base that keeps coming back.
That creates more stability and better long-term profitability.
Starting a business can feel overwhelming. That’s why our franchisees never build alone. When you join We Love Pets, you gain access to one of the most comprehensive support packages in UK pet care franchising.
Support includes:
Whether you need help winning customers, recruiting staff or solving operational challenges, support is always there.
This is another major difference.
Many franchises provide business training only.
We go much further.
Your investment includes access to professional animal care education through Animal Ed.
That means you gain practical knowledge in:
This helps you build credibility and confidence from day one.
It also gives customers something incredibly valuable: Reassurance that their pets are in qualified hands.
This is one of the most common questions we hear.
Yes, you could start independently.
But most independent businesses face major challenges:
Building alone can take years of trial and error.
Franchising helps you shortcut that learning curve.
You still build your business.
You simply do it with proven systems, trusted branding and experienced support behind you
We don’t just sell territories.
We help people build businesses that create freedom, flexibility and long-term income. For many franchisees, joining We Love Pets has meant:
This is about more than pets. It is about creating a life you choose.
Book a discovery session and see what owning a We Love Pets franchise could look like for you.