Jul. 26, 2017
Even if you already have a steady 9-to-5, you may be looking to make some extra cash. You’re certainly in good company. According to a 2016 CareerBuilder survey, 44% of 25- to 34-year-olds pad their income with a side gig....
Jun. 23, 2017
District-based dog walker Barkly Pets has raised $605,000 in a seed round led by New Jersey-based Newark Venture Partners...
Jun. 2, 2017
Walking dogs is “the perfect job” for a kid looking to make some extra money, according to Dave Comiskey, cofounder of Barkly Pets — a smartphone app that connects dog owners with dog walkers. “You’re spending time outdoors, and you’re spending time with dogs,” says Comiskey, who lives in Washington, D.C....
Dec. 9, 2016
About two years ago, Chris Gonzalez ran into a problem that many pet owners face. He was not only studying for his MBA, but also working full-time having no hours left in the day to take his beagle, Schroeder, out for walks. With the trust-factor as a high priority, Chris kept calling on his pal Dave Comiskey to walk his four-legged friend...
Sept. 28, 2016
Startups are relying more heavily on savings and credit cards and less on two once-common sources of funding, bank loans and home equity, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis of new government data...
Sept. 22, 2016
Barkly Pets™ an on-demand pet care company is launching services in Manhattan on Oct. 5, to give New York pet owners access to its unique dog walking and pet care platform. Barkly Pets’ app allows dog and cat owners to arrange 30 or 60 minute visits with local, insured and trained pet professionals in under an hours’ notice - 365 days a year from 6 am to midnight.