Hutch N' Sons Kennels sinks its teeth into the pet care market.

If you're considering a renovation on your house and want to earn a little extra cash to pay for it, why not start a dog kennel that also takes in cats. That's what the Hutchinsons did in the mid-nineties. They've put their acreage to good use with several dog runs, grooming services and very comfortable facilities for their guests.

Total spending on pets in Canada tops $1 billion per year including $412 million on pet food alone.

Really being there for the clients sometimes involves turning part of the kennel into a maternity ward for expectant pets.

On more than a few occasions, puppies start popping up and Trudy is called upon for some unofficial canine midwifery. It's a full service kennel.

When the Hutchinsons started up, their bank would not provide any financing for the business so they had to look around to access the start up capital. They got advice on financial issues and start up information from their local federally funded Community Futures Development Corporation, which provides assistance and resources for rural areas in Saskatchewan.

The average Canadian spends $300 per year to feed and care for each of their household pets.