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Well-Established Dog Walking & Pet Care Business In Bedfordshire For Sale

Bedford, Bedfordshire

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  • Asking Price: £50,000
  • Turnover: £61,000 (£1,173 per week)
  • Profit: £45,000 (74% Profit margin)

Key Features

  • Client payment reliability
  • Dog walking services
  • Low overhead operating costs
  • Regular client communication

Business Details

A Thriving & Reputable Dog Walking & Pet Care Business In Bedfordshire For Sale

Starling Corporate is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire Happy Tails, a long-established and highly regarded dog walking and pet care business operating across Ampthill, Flitwick, and the surrounding Bedfordshire villages.

Built on a reputation for reliability, personalised care, and exceptional customer service, the business has enjoyed consistent organic growth and achieved annual turnover in excess of £61,000 at peak performance. A significant proportion of new business has been generated through word-of-mouth recommendations, reflecting the trust, loyalty, and strong relationships developed with clients over many years.

Notably, the business has achieved its success with little to no formal marketing or advertising, presenting a compelling opportunity for a new owner to accelerate growth through relatively modest investment in promotion and business development.

Services

Happy Tails offers a comprehensive range of pet care services, providing multiple recurring revenue streams and a loyal base of repeat customers, including:

  • Dog walking
  • Home boarding
  • Pet taxi services
  • Pop-in visits for feeding, companionship, and welfare checks

The diversity of services enables the business to meet a wide range of customer needs while generating reliable, repeat income throughout the year.

Growth Potential

The business offers significant opportunities for expansion under new ownership, including:

  • Developing a stronger digital and social media presence
  • Implementing targeted local marketing campaigns
  • Expanding operations into neighbouring towns and villages
  • Increasing capacity through the recruitment of additional walkers or pet care staff
  • Establishing referral partnerships with local veterinary practices, groomers, pet shops, and other complementary businesses
  • Introducing additional premium pet care services to increase customer spend and retention

Investment Highlights

  • Established and trusted local brand
  • Loyal, repeat customer base with high levels of referral business
  • Multiple recurring income streams
  • Minimal marketing undertaken to date
  • Scalable operating model with clear growth opportunities
  • Lifestyle business within a resilient and growing sector

Ideal Acquirer

The business would be well suited to:

  • An individual seeking a rewarding lifestyle business working with animals
  • An entrepreneur looking to acquire and grow a scalable service business
  • An existing pet care operator seeking to expand geographically through acquisition

The business continues to trade successfully and will be sold as a going concern. The current owner is committed to providing a comprehensive handover to ensure a smooth transition of clients, operations, and goodwill.

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