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title: "From Health Care to Pet Care: How One Entrepreneur Found Her Calling with Pet Wants"
description: Meet Kariann Harker, a Pet Wants franchisee in Colorado Springs who turned her love of animals into a thriving business. Discover how the Pet Wants franchise model helped her make the leap from health care to pet care entrepreneurship.
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# [From Health Care to Pet Care: How One Entrepreneur Found Her Calling with Pet Wants](https://petwantsfranchise.com/in-the-news/from-health-care-to-pet-care-how-one-entrepreneur-found-her-calling-with-pet-wants)

 Written by [Pet Wants Franchise](https://petwantsfranchise.com/in-the-news/author/pet-wants-franchise) | May 01, 2026

Kariann Harker spent years in health care administration before deciding she wanted something more — a business she and her husband could build together around a genuine passion. That passion? Animals.

After exploring various franchise options, the Colorado Springs couple landed on Pet Wants, drawn in by the brand's focus on pet health and nutrition — a cause close to home after years of managing their pit bull Ruby's food sensitivities.

Kariann launched her Pet Wants franchise in 2025 using the mobile model, which let her start building a loyal customer base right away while working toward a brick-and-mortar location. She's also tapped into the local Women's Chamber of Commerce, finding a strong network of fellow female entrepreneurs who champion each other's success.

She's quick to credit the Pet Wants system itself for making the transition into entrepreneurship smoother. The collaborative culture among franchisees — and the equal, respect-based support from corporate — has made all the difference.

Kariann's story is a reminder that the most rewarding businesses are often built around the things we love most. For her, that means healthier, happier pets — and a community that supports her every step of the way.

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