(PRESS RELEASE) KING, N.C. — As pet ownership continues to rise and available pet-care options increase, Pet Sitters International (PSI) is using its 32nd annual Professional Pet Sitters Week™ (March 1–7) to encourage pet parents and pet-care providers alike to “Raise Your (Pet Sitter) Standards.”
PSI, the world’s leading educational association for professional pet sitters and dog walkers, created this annual observance in 1995 to celebrate professional pet sitters and dog walkers while also promoting the viability of pet sitting as a career and educating pet owners about what truly defines professional pet care. Midweek, Thank Your Pet Sitter Day™ (Wednesday, March 4) offers pet parents an opportunity to recognize the trusted professionals who care for their pets year-round.
This year’s campaign places a spotlight on PSI’s Global Standards for Professional Pet-Sitting and Dog-Walking Businesses, the first publicly available standards of their kind in the industry.
“This week celebrates the professional pet sitters and dog walkers who keep pets happy and safe and provide pet parents with peace of mind,” said PSI President Beth Stultz-Hairston. “With our Global Standards now publicly available, pet parents can clearly see what separates these trained, reliable professionals from hobbyists.”
“These standards raise the bar for safety, ethical business practices and quality of care,” added Stultz-Hairston. “Professional pet-care options are available so pet parents don’t have to rely on family or friends who don’t have the training, credentials or insurance coverage needed to provide peace of mind and respond to any situation that may occur.”
Pet parents can visit www.petsit.com/locate to search for a PSI member pet sitter in their area and to download a free pet-sitter interview checklist, which lists important questions pet owners should ask any potential pet sitter or dog walker.
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Pet lovers interested in exploring professional pet sitting as a career or converting their pet-care side hustle to a profitable business are encouraged to visit www.petsit.com for free resources and tips.
“Professional pet sitting has long been a rewarding career option with pet-sitting businesses grossing over $100,000 annually on average,” Stultz-Hairston said. “When done according to industry standards, it’s both deeply rewarding and financially sustainable.”
To learn more about PPSW or pet sitting as a career, to review PSI’s Global Standards, or to locate a professional pet sitter in your area, visit www.petsit.com.
About Pet Sitters International
Founded in 1994 by Patti J. Moran, Pet Sitters International (PSI) is the world’s leading educational association for professional pet sitters and dog walkers. For more than three decades, PSI has set the benchmark for excellence in the pet-sitting profession and is the creator of the first publicly available Global Standards for Professional Pet-Sitting and Dog-Walking Businesses. With members across the United States, Canada, and more than 15 other countries, PSI continues to elevate the industry and provide members with access to the educational resources and business tools they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving field.
