Scooping Animal Poop Proves To Be A Moneymaker

Specifically, their pets pooh.

It seems that the poop-scooping business is proving to be recession proof. So Matt "Red" Boswell, Chief (Excrement) Officer of Pet Butler, a Texas-based poop-scoop business, has immediate plans to expand his franchise into San Francisco, where people can hire Pet Butler to come in and clean up after their dogs, cats, birds or even snakes.

After picking up pet waste, Pet Butler will dispose of it in an eco-friendly manner and then rid the area of foul odors.

Why here? And why now?

Well, San Francisco is filled with very busy pet lovers, Boswell says. And with the downturn in the economy, many people have had to take on second jobs or work longer hours, making it hard for them to complete everyday tasks such as picking up pet poop.

"We all go to the restroom, but nobody likes cleaning it up," Boswell said, noting that the average dog has "to go" 23 times a week.

The business, which will be based in San Francisco and have as many as 12 locations in the entire Bay Area, targets pet-friendly communities with parks and family neighborhoods. And Boswell pointed out that the smaller the yard, the more likely people are to call Pet Butler.

If you are unemployed, Boswell's business will be accepting applications soon.