THE sharing economy is not just a young person's game according to PetCloud.
New research compiled by the pet sharing company suggests people who are older than 55 complete over 20 per cent of its pet sharing jobs.
Over 55s are currently completing 600 per cent more bookings and earning over five times more income compared to their younger counterparts.
The service operates like an AirBnB for pets- connecting owners and carers through its website.
Pet sitter Jolie Wheeler said there was "serious money to be made" from the industry.
"It's an opportunity to run your own business and you can work it as much or as little as you want," she said.
Fellow sitter Debbie Taylor said she was very pleased with her decision to leave a 20 year career working at a pharmacy in order to take up pet-sitting.
"I'm 57 years old and I have the best job in the world," she said.
