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My dog sitting side hustle allows me guilt-free indulgences like a treat at Starbucks or a mini shopping spree at Athleta Original

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By Jennifer Goldblatt Verified, Carolyn Abram, Henry Blodget Verified
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My dog sitting side hustle brings in extra money and has brought my family closer together. Courtesy of Carolyn Abram. 2025-04-09T13:13:01Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . After our dog died, I wasn't ready to get another one just yet. Instead, I became a dog sitter. I use Rover to advertise my services to local dog owners.
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My dog sitting side hustle allows me guilt-free indulgences like a treat at Starbucks or a mini shopping spree at Athleta

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By Carolyn Abram
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After our dog died, I wasn't ready to get another one just yet. Instead, I became a dog sitter. I use Rover to advertise my services to local dog owners. One month, I brought in nearly $1,000. This side hustle gives me so much joy and has helped bring my family closer together. As we approached the one-year anniversary of putting our family dog to sleep, I felt myself yearning for a dog again. I wanted something goofy and silly to distract me from the weight of the world.
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We left our 7- and 9-year-old kids alone while we went out to dinner in a foreign country. It was one of the best decisions we've made. Original

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By Carolyn Abram
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Parenting The author and her husband armed their tired children (not pictured) with devices before setting out to a kid-free dinner in Italy. rogkov/Getty Images This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . The thought of taking our tired kids out to a dinner they likely wouldn't enjoy wasn't appealing. Instead, we left them in our rental armed with devices, made sure they were safe, and set out.
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