MERRICK — In Home Pet Services provides services for pet owners like dog walking, pet sitting and boarding while they are at work or on vacation. Ruth Eisner is the latest franchisee, who became involved with In Home Pet Services after meeting with the company founder. Eisner, a journalist and mother of three, says she saw the franchise as a great business opportunity after having past experience taking care of friends' pets while they were out of town.

Eisner, who already has more than a handful of clients, says she likes the franchise model because she can run the business conveniently right out of her home.