The PSI Blog

As a professional pet sitter, you have an opportunity—and obligation—to educate local pet owners on the dangers of leaving pets in hot cars, even for just a few moments. PSI shares tips for addressing this issue.

As a professional pet sitter, you'll be better prepared to decide if you want to offer rabbit-sitting services and will have a better understanding of the questions you should ask before deciding to accept a particular rabbit assignment if you familiarize yourself with rabbit-care basics.

Starting a pet-sitting business requires researching, planning, making key financial decisions and taking an inventory of your current skill set and any deficiencies you may need to address. PSI offers tips for creating your pet-sitting business plan.

Each month, we feature a different PSI member. The blog post will help you get to know this pet sitter. This month's featured PSI pet sitter is Kimberly Morrow, owner of Ashmont Farm Pet Waggin in Sherborn, Mass.

Hot weather and sunny skies signal the start of summer—a time for vacations and relaxation by the pool, or if you’re a professional pet sitter, perhaps a busier work schedule. PSI shares a few hot weather precautions that pet sitters should keep in mind this summer to protect themselves and the pets in their care.

June is National Pet Preparedness Month. While you should be prepared for pet emergencies year-round, this month offers an important reminder to review your family’s emergency plans and ensure you’ve incorporated a plan for your pets as well.

Each month, we feature a different PSI member. The blog post will help you get to know this pet sitter. This month's featured PSI pet sitter is Grace Steckler, owner of Saving Grace Pet Care in Washington, D.C.

When considering your safety and well-being as a professional pet sitter, it's important to make self-care a top priority. PSI offers four self-care tips to help pet sitters stay healthy, happy and safe.

Because pet-sitting visits often entail entering clients' homes during early morning or evening hours, Pet Sitters International encourages pet sitters to take four easy precautions when they arrive for pet-sitting visits.