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Pet Sitters International announces finalists for 2019 Pet Sitter of the Year™ Award

Five professional pet sitters will vie for the pet-sitting industry’s highest honor.

KING, N.C. (October 8, 2018) — Four professional pet sitters from the United States and a professional pet sitter from Canada have been named the top-five finalists for Pet Sitters International’s 2019 Pet Sitter of the Year™ Award, the industry’s highest honor.

Pet Sitters International (PSI), the world’s largest educational association for professional pet sitters, congratulates the following top-five finalists who will move forward to the next round of judging for the 2019 award:

  • Cara Brockman, CPPS®; Cara Care LLC; Chicago, Illinois
  • Randa Clark, CPPS®; Tailchasers Incorporated; Lake Barrington, Illinois
  • Sarah El Sherbini, CPPS®; PetsGo Pet Care; Toronto, Ontario
  • Liz Hyde, CPPS®; Pet Charmers LLC; Gastonia, North Carolina
  • Casey Kanode; Fairfax Pet Care; Fairfax, Virginia

First awarded by PSI in 1995, the Pet Sitter of the Year designation recognizes true excellence in the professional pet-sitting field. PSI evaluates nominees on stringent criteria including client and professional references, commitment to quality care and professionalism, contributions to clients and the industry-at-large, and commitment to continuing education.

“PSI’s Pet Sitter of the Year is the best of the best, serving as an example to the industry and the pet-owning public,” said Patti Moran, PSI president. “The 2019 finalists are shining examples of the qualities it takes to succeed in this booming industry—professionalism, pet-care knowledge, business savvy and a strong work ethic.”

The five finalists move on to the next phase of the judging process, where a panel of independent judges will review and score the finalists’ submissions and supporting materials, including their references and finalist videos. The new Pet Sitter of the Year will be announced in January 2019.

The winner, along with the other four finalists, will also be recognized during PSI’s annual conference.

For more information about PSI and pet sitting as a profession, or to locate a PSI pet sitter in your area, visit PSI’s website at http://www.petsit.com/.

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About Pet Sitters International

Founded in 1994 by Patti J. Moran, author of Pet Sitting for Profit, Pet Sitters International (PSI) is the world’s largest educational association for professional pet sitters, with member pet-sitting businesses in the United States, Canada and more than 20 other countries. PSI members have access to the widest array of business services and educational resources available in the professional pet-sitting industry. PSI’s Pet Sitter Locator is the largest online directory of professional pet sitters, and pet owners can visit petsit.com/locate to find local professional pet sitters.