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The PSI Member Spotlight introduces you to the proud, pet-care professionals that comprise the ranks of our membership. This is a fun and friendly peek into the personalities of our featured members.

Pet owners, please note that the feature of any member on the Spotlight page is not an endorsement of any individual by Pet Sitters International. Pet owners should always check references and evaluate potential pet sitters with PSI's Recommended Quality Standards for Excellence in Pet Sitting before hiring a pet sitter to care for their pets. We have posted handy interview tips and checklists to help you find the purr-fect pet-care professional for your furred, featherd or finned family members. Locate a PSI pet sitter in your area on our improved Pet Sitter Locator.

This week's pet sitter is ...

Cathi Denham
At Home Pet Sitters
Savannah, GA
Years as a Professional Pet Sitter: 7
PSI Member Since 2002

Likes: Dogs, my poodle, kitties, sewing, pet sitter message boards and ice cream
Dislikes: Breed -specific legislation, frogs, only having 24 hours in a day
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Food: Filet mignon and ice cream, but not together
Favorite Movie: The Color Purple, Whoopi Goldberg was never better in any movie
Favorite Song: Way too many to list
“Tricks of the Trade:” Always carry lock spray, poop bags, and a can opener!
Favorite Dog Name: Frannie
Favorite Cat Name: Kitty
Favorite “Alternative” Pet: Iguana
Favorite “Downtime” Activity: Pet sitter message boards and sewing
Best Pet-sitting Experience: Every experience is the best. I love everything about this profession and I will always strive to do the best job I can for my furry clients.
What accomplishment are you most proud of? Building this business from scratch. I am amazed every day when I think about what this business has become.
What is your “Dream Vacation?” Vacation? What’s that?
What does your PSI Membership mean to you? PSI is the best networking organization I have found. I am accredited and the course was unbelievably informative.
Finish this sentence: “If I hadn’t become a pet sitter, I never would have…. found out how rewarding animal rescue and fostering can be. Without pet sitting, I would have just had my dogs. Now, I have space in my home for a foster who is on his way to finding a forever home.”

Favorite quote:
“The joy of seeing.”
- Unknown