Episode Summary

What if your home could become a cozy getaway for dogs? In this episode of Your Life Over 50, host Jean sits down with Julie Mattox, owner of Julie's Doggy Bed and Breakfast in Sacramento. For 20 years, Julie has provided short term care, when families takes a vacation or has to be away from home for a few days, right in her own home. There are no kennels and no cages, just comfy couches, a big backyard, and lots of love.

Julie shares how a bad experience finding care for her own pets led her to start the business. She also talks about how she helps nervous dogs feel safe, why she took a professional pet sitting course, and how she's grown her business without spending a dime on ads. She even opens up about the hardest part of the job: saying goodbye to the pets she's come to love.

Julie also works full-time as a civil engineer, so she knows a thing or two about planning for retirement. She leaves listeners with heartfelt advice about building community before and after you retire, so you never have to feel alone.

Whether you're a dog lover, thinking about a side business, or just wondering what your next chapter might look like, this warm and honest conversation is for you. 

Julie's Contact Information:

Julie's Doggie Bed and Breakfast, Sacramento, California

Email: juliesdogs@gmail.com 

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