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With sickness and/or hospitalization due to COVID-19 looming as a real possibility for many pet owners, Pet Sitters International (PSI) is encouraging pet owners to plan ahead for pet-care arrangements, just in case.

Pet Sitters International is celebrating its fifth-annual Pet-Sitter Education Month™ by highlighting the educational resources available to today’s pet sitters and reminding pet owners to hire true professionals.

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Just a few years after the COVID-19 pandemic dealt a financial blow to the professional pet sitting industry, new data from Pet Sitters International reveals that the average annual revenue for professional pet sitters has surged past pre-pandemic levels.

Pet Sitters International (PSI) is encouraging pet owners to begin the search now for professional pet sitters to watch their pets when they return to the office and resume travel.

With experts warning pet owners that their return to work after the COVID-19 crisis may result in separation anxiety for their pets, Pet Sitters International is encouraging pet owners to begin the search now for professional pet-sitting services.

Pet Sitters International urges pet owners to inquire about safety protocols and ensure they select professional pet sitters to care for their pets this summer as the pandemic continues.

Pet Sitters International is encouraging pet owners to begin the search now for professional pet sitters to watch their pets, whether their plans include returning to the office, taking a vacation, or enjoying a daytrip.

Pet Sitters International’s 2022 State of the Industry Survey results, released during Professional Pet Sitters Week, reflect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic but reveal an optimistic outlook for the future.

Just as Humane Canada advised pet parents to include their pets in their coronavirus emergency plans, Pet Sitters International (PSI) advises that it’s also important to include pets in plans to transition post-pandemic.

New data from Pet Sitters International (PSI) reveals that the average annual revenue for professional pet sitters in Canada has not only recovered, but has surged past pre-pandemic levels.

PSI has opened its Call for Speakers for 2024 and is seeking thought leaders and experts from industries relevant to professional pet-care business owners for PSI’s one-day online summit and its annual Pet Sitter World Educational Conference.

Whether your pet-sitting or dog-walking business is already booming again or you are still finding your business at a pandemic standstill, Pet Sitters International suggests some steps you can take now to finish 2020 strong and set your business up for growth in 2021.

May marks the 4th annual Pet Sitter Safety Month™, and PSI is encouraging pet sitters to review their procedures and PSI’s safety tips to ensure they are taking precautions to protect themselves.

Event creator Pet Sitters International encourages pet lovers and businesses to celebrate the great companions dogs make and promote pet adoptions with virtual celebrations amidst COVID-19 restrictions

Pet Sitters International advises pet owners to start searching now for professional pet sitters for their holiday pet-care needs.

As a professional pet sitter, how should you prepare for the new coronavirus outbreak? Pet Sitters International shares tips.

To prepare you for the year ahead, Pet Sitters International has compiled a list of pet-related (and a few other interesting) celebrations you can promote on your company's social-media pages throughout 2023.

New pet-sitting requests may be starting to come in, but business owners must decide how to both safely offer services and generate enough revenue to sustain their businesses. PSI offers these recommendations for pet sitting during the pandemic this summer.

On Friday, June 23, companies across the globe will welcome employees’ dogs to the office in celebration of Pet Sitters International’s 25th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day® (TYDTWDay).

Pet Sitters International’s 2018 State of the Industry Survey reveals promising business growth and an optimistic outlook for the professional pet-sitting industry.

To prepare you for the year ahead, Pet Sitters International has compiled a list of pet-related (and a few other interesting) celebrations you can promote on your company's social-media pages throughout 2024

May marks the fifth annual Pet Sitter Safety Month™, and PSI is encouraging pet sitters to review their procedures and PSI’s safety tips to ensure they are taking precautions to keep themselves and the pets in their care safe.

You may hear from clients that they are worried about their dogs reacting to them (or others) wearing face masks. If you are wearing face masks on your visits, you may also have concerns.

During the sixth annual Pet-Sitter Education Month™, Pet Sitters International is highlighting the educational resources available to today’s pet sitters and reminding pet owners to hire true professionals.

The majority of pet sitters are booking now for the holidays, Pet Sitters International survey data reveals. The association advises pet owners to start searching now for professional pet sitters for their holiday pet-care needs.

Pet Sitters International (PSI) has named Liz Hyde, owner of Pet Charmers, LLC, in Gastonia, N.C., the 2019 Pet Sitter of the Year™. 

PSI recognizes Elisse La Roche, co-owner of Chicago Bark District, in Chicago, Ill., for her efforts to promote and support local pet adoptions.

Pet Sitters International is encouraging professional pet sitters to take a close look at their company policies this Pet Sitter Safety Month™—and review PSI’s safety tips—to ensure their companies have procedures in place to keep both pet sitters and pets safe.

With Small Business Saturday® approaching, Pet Sitters International is reminding pet parents not to forget their local professional pet-sitting or dog-walking business when they shop local this holiday season.

With many pet parents exploring their travel options for this spring and summer, Pet Sitters International is urging pet parents to begin their search now for a professional pet sitter.

With the new coronavirus forcing many to adjust their schedules to work from home and others to limit public contact, professional pet-sitting businesses are stepping up to offer much-needed services.

Dog-walking insurance is a must for dog walkers! Pet Sitters International shares these 4 dog-walking insurance claims totaling more than $74,000.

With more people booking summer vacations but facing concerns about their pets' separation anxiety, Pet Sitters International is advising pet parents to work with a local professional pet sitter this summer.

Event creator Pet Sitters International (PSI) has pledged a charitable contribution and plans to promote the organization in its 2017 Take Your Dog To Work Day® resources and promotions.

During the current pandemic, pet owners have an unprecedented opportunity to repay the pet sitters and dog walkers they’ve been able to rely on all these years.

Event creator Pet Sitters International has pledged a $5,000 donation and encourages Take Your Dog To Work Day participants to make a donation through the campaign’s fundraising site by June 23.

Daniel Reitman, owner of Dan’s Dog Walking and Pet Sitting in Port Washington, New York, has received the professional pet-sitting industry’s highest honor and will represent the industry throughout 2021.

Pet Sitters International’s 24th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day® is Friday, June 24, and PSI encourages businesses to hold in-person or virtual events to celebrate the great companions dogs make and promote their adoption.

This blog post from Pet Sitters International shares important safety tips to keep in mind this summer and all year long.

Direct-to-consumer DNA testing for cats has recently become available through a company called Basepaws. PSI staffer Beth shares her experience testing her cat Luna's DNA. 

In this post, PSI shares how you can define, understand, and promote your pet-sitting service’s unique selling proposition, particularly as competition around you increases.

Whether you are new to the pet-sitting industry or a pet sitter veteran, take time to review your company’s policies and procedures to ensure you don’t fall victim to one of these five pet-sitting mistakes that can ruin your company’s reputation.

Out of town travel and long work hours are the top reasons pet parents use your services, but you can offer your pet-sitting services for many other situations as well. In this post, PSI shares eight other services your business can promote.