Two entrepreneurial schoolboys have set up their very own dog-walking business.
Liam Reveley-Collins and Joe Morley have set up the business in Nunthorpe. The duo, who launched Pet Pals in March, currently look after nine pooches. The business started after dog-lover Liam, began walking a neighbours golden retriever called Alfie, and has blossomed from there.
The 12-year-old pupil at Nunthorpe Secondary School said: I love dogs theyre really friendly animals and you know where you are with them.
Liams mum, Alison said: It all started because Liam wanted a dog but Im not really a doggy person.
He waited until he was 10 then took matters into his own hands and started walking a neighbours dog.
From there he and his friend decided to set up their own business and started popping leaflets through peoples doors.
Alison and dad Peter have been so impressed with their sons care of other peoples pooches that they gave Liam his own dog, called Dina, in June.
Alison said: Im really proud of him. Hes shown how dedicated and mature he can be with dogs.
The money also motivates him, he likes putting it in the bank and watching it grow and hes bought himself an Xbox.
Liam and John offer short walks costing £1 and longer walks which cost £2. And the business-savvy lads have just expanded their business by starting to cut lawns.
Original Story Posted here on the Evening Gazette Website
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Dr Hughes said on 20/08/10
This demonstrates real initiative and gives Liam and Joe an excellent introduction to the business world. As a specialist Science and Business Enterprise School we are very proud of these two boys. Well done.