All 4 Paws Pet Transport LLC | Application Preview
All 4 Paws Pet Transport LLC is seeking government grant funding to purchase a Ram ProMaster cargo van equipped with climate-controlled cargo space, four RuffLand crates, and a water system. The ProMaster offers a balance between price and quality, priced at around $54,000, making it a solid choice for animal transport. The RuffLand crates, made in the U.S., are specifically designed to protect pets during transport by absorbing impacts in case of an accident.
The business plan focuses on expanding the client base through networking with breeders and attending animal shows to showcase their transport services. The pet industry is experiencing significant growth, driven by a cultural shift towards viewing pets as family members, with a projected 4.5% growth rate and a market size expected to reach $812 million by 2032.
The owner, who has spent 33 years in the pastry arts, is passionate about animals and aims to provide a safe and caring transport service for pets. Drawing on personal experiences of transporting pets, the owner feels there is a substantial need for these services.
In terms of competition, the owner has identified several local transport companies, but most have limitations in service radius. With a USDA Class-H Intermediate Handler certification, the ability to accompany animals on planes, and advanced certifications in pet CPR and emergency care, the business aims to stand out. The advocates for safe, loving care of pets, along with using high-quality American-made equipment, position All 4 Paws as a trustworthy option in the pet transport market.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 605-293-464
Location: Vancouver, WA, United States
Length of Operation: 1-5
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: Less than $100k
Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k
Open to Loans: NO
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Funding Usage
The funding will help buy the Ram ProMaster cargo van with climate controlled cargo space and equip it with 4 RuffLand crates and a water system. The ProMaster is the midway price in between a Ford and a Mercedes. It is highly rated as a van for its size and base price (54K). The RuffLand crates are made in the U.S. and use proprietary materials that make them the best for transporting animals, by absorbing impact in an accident.
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Business Plan
I plan to grow a wider client base through networking with breeders, attending animal shows where they may see the actual van and all we offer. I hope to expand to maybe 1 more van and the ability to deliver Internationally. While researching for my business plan I came across many articles, one stating “The pet population significantly increased due to rapid urbanization, growing consumer interest, rising trend of humanization, and an awareness by people of the benefits of keeping a pet.” Over the years and most recently people no longer see their pet as a possession, but a member of the family. From designer clothes and food, to insuring; people treat their pets as if they were their children. Celebrities, who are trend setters, have made owning a pet a “status thing” and have elevated the care they show their pets and when their “followers” see it they will usually copy this in some fashion. “Designer” breeds are also a newer trend and people are willing to pay thousands of dollars for these unique breeds, opening the possibility for more transports needed. Additionally demand is projected to increase at a 4.5% CAGR with the market size reaching $812M by 2032. After 33 years in the Pastry Arts industry, I decided I want to spend the next 30 years working with another passion of mine; animals. Years ago our Bullmastiff Ginger came to us from Minnesota and I remember how excited we were to go to the airport and pick her up. I recently accompanied a cat to Michigan for a friend and I was touched with her reaction to getting her "fur baby" home. Between these two experiences it got me thinking there might be a real need for this on a larger scale. I started working on my business the day after I got back. The idea of putting a pet parent's concerns for the transport of their beloved pet to rest or delivering a new best friend to someone is what I think is a "feel good job", and this is what I would like the opportunity to do.
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Self Identified Competition
Citizen Shipper VIP Pet Transfer Dogs on the Run Of the 13 local transport companies that I researched, 9 have a "service radius", which is limiting for business. I have a USDA Class-H Intermediate Handler certification which allows me to accompany animals on a plane. With the cargo van I can cross the entire U.S. delivering and transporting pets anywhere. The crates are U.S. made and are the safest crate for travel. They have been designed to absorb impact should there be an accident. I carry a 2 year RECOVER certification in pet CPR-Basic Life Support from the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society. I am licensed and insured, but mostly I am committed to the safe, loving care of each pet.
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