Patti J. Moran
Pet Sitters International Founder and CEO
Patti J. Moran developed pet sitting as a profession after starting her own pet-sitting business in North Carolina in 1983. After word of her business spread to other parts of the United States, Moran was prompted to put her how-to advice on paper; the premier reference, Pet Sitting for Profit, was published in 1987.
Shortly thereafter, requests for her pet-sitting business forms led to the start of Patti Moran's Products for Professional Pet Sitters. As others joined her in the profession, Moran began the National Association of Pet Sitters in 1989 and also founded Pet Sitters International (PSI) in 1994. PSI is now the largest educational association for professional pet sitters and dog walkers in the world.
Throughout her career, Patti has received many awards and accolades recognizing her contributions to the pet-sitting industry. She was named 2013 Pet Industry Woman of the Year (Corporate) and was named a 2015 Pet Age ICON award recipient.
Recent Content
An Open Letter from Patti Moran: “Pet sitting” and “boarding” are not the same—but a professional is always a must!
Patti J. Moran, PSI president and founder, addresses recent licensing concerns in New York and the importance of only using the services of professional pet sitters and dog walkers.
