Pet Sitters International

17/01/2025

If you're in the path of more wintry weather and freezing temps, be sure to check out this blog post from PSI:

👉www.petsit.com/winter-tips-for-pet-sitters

We share tips for focusing on:
❄️Preparation
❄️Personal Safety
❄️Pets' Safety

16/01/2025

Just for fun: If you needed a caffeine boost to get you through a long day of pet sits, are you choosing COFFEE 🧋or TEA 🍵?

Let us know in the comments. 👇

15/01/2025

Combined with pet-sitter liability insurance, your pet-sitting contract is your best defense against possible legal claims against your company.

A comprehensive, legal contract (or services agreement) is a must for professional pet sitters and dog walkers.

You have a responsibility to protect your clients and their pets, as well as yourself and your business. For your own safety—and sanity—you also want to ensure that all clients clearly understand the services you will be providing, your policies and procedures and what is expected from the pet owners.

PSI offers an affordable contract you can purchase and immediately download here: https://www.petsit.com/pet-sitting-contract-download

This PSI blog post also shares items you want to be sure to include in your pet-sitting contract:
petsit.com/your-pet-sitting-contract-6-items-you-should-includ

15/01/2025

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for these 2️⃣PSI events:

👉PSI's in-person Pet Sitter World Educational Conference (Sept. 9-11):
www.petsit.com/psw25

👉PSI's FOCUS One-Day Online Summit (March 4):
www.petsit.com/focus

14/01/2025

Set your alarm because tickets go fast!

Registration for both PSI's FOCUS One-Day Online Summit (March) and PSW25 in-person conference (September) opens TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15.

An email will be sent to members and you can find registration information at petsit.com/conferences on Jan. 15.

13/01/2025

Our hearts go out to the people and pets impacted by the recent California wildfires, and PSI members across the country (and abroad) have asked us how they can help. We’ve reached out to members in the state for recommendations and have also been reading articles and posts to determine the greatest needs at this time.

We will be making a donation to Pasadena Humane and wanted to share their information with members who would like to donate as well. Their greatest need currently is monetary donations to help purchase medical supplies and other resources as they see a significant increase in the number of burned and injured animals coming to their shelter.

Here is their donation link:

Help us reach our goal! Your support will make a meaningful difference. Every contribution brings us closer to success. Join us today and be part of something impactful.

13/01/2025

📢PSI members, be sure to check out the new format of this year's free monthly member toolkits and the new features, including a NEW FREE ONLINE TRAINING each month.

(And Certified members, you can earn CEUs from these free monthly trainings as well!)

👉Your January 2025 free member toolkit is available in the Members Area at petsit.com/monthlytoolkit.

12/01/2025

Not a PSI member yet?
We invite you to learn more about PSI's member benefits and how they can help you build and grow your business this year. Visit www.petsit.com/join or download PSI's free information packet at www.petsit.com/info.

👉DM us to learn more about special membership offers.

10/01/2025

Scammers target every industry. Most of the scam emails PSI members (and other pet sitters) have reported to us are scam emails that are sent as if they are from "potential clients."

Fortunately, it's typically easy to spot a scam—and there's always one foolproof measure to ensure you don't get scammed:

⚠NEVER accepting a pet-sitting assignment or payment until you've met a potential client in person at the initial consultation.⚠

👉You can read more about common scams that target pet sitters and dog walkers at www.petsit.com/scams

09/01/2025

Your clients are busy planning their 2025 vacations—but what about you?

How many days do you typically schedule off for yourself each year?

Let us know in the comments!

08/01/2025

Mark your calendar because tickets go fast!

Registration for both PSI's FOCUS One-Day Online Summit (March) and PSW25 in-person conference (September) opens NEXT WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15.

An email will be sent to members and you can find registration information at petsit.com/conferences on Jan. 15.

07/01/2025

📢New PSI mini course available: Cat Body Language.
There are two ways to access this course:
☑️through a PETSIT PRO subscription
☑️by purchasing the mini course

Want to subscribe to PETSIT PRO or purchase this mini course? Visit www.petsit.com/online-courses to get started.

07/01/2025

Pet Sitters International (PSI) has named Jessica Milam, founder and co-owner of Fur Services Fur Pets in Aubrey, Texas, the 2025 Pet Sitter of the Year™.

Congratulations, Jessica!

As PSI’s 2025 Pet Sitter of the Year, she will serve as the “face of the professional pet-sitting industry” throughout 2025 and be officially recognized at PSI’s 2025 Pet Sitter World Educational Conference in San Antonio, Texas, this fall.

“PSI’s membership is comprised of the most educated, professional and passionate pet-care business owners in the world, so selecting the annual recipient for this honor is no easy task for the judging panel,” said PSI President Beth Stultz-Hairston. “Jessica’s focus on setting exceptional pet-care standards in her local market, giving back to her community, and working to educate and elevate fellow pet-care professionals make her an ideal recipient for this title and ensures she will thrive in this role in the coming year.”

06/01/2025

PSI members, your January 2025 free member toolkit is available in the Members Area at petsit.com/monthlytoolkit.

Be sure to check out the new format of this year's toolkit and the new features, including a new free online training each month. (And Certified members, you can earn CEUs from these free monthly trainings as well!)

06/01/2025

Not a PSI member yet? We invite you to learn more about PSI's member benefits and how they can help you build and grow your business this year. www.petsit.com/join

👉DM us to learn more about special membership offers.

🌟WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN PET SITTERS INTERNATIONAL?🌟

PSI membership gives you access to the credentials, continuing education and community you need to succeed in the professional pet-sitting industry!

Each month you'll receive your Monthly Member Toolkit, which includes:

• A featured member resource—often a pet-sitter form template, client handout or webinar
• A featured online article focused on the theme for that month’s toolkit
• Custom social-media images for pet-related observances with suggested captions
• Trending pet-related articles you can share with clients

Resources will be emailed to you each Monday at the email address you provide when you join.

As a member you will have access to important business resources, including:

• Opportunity to purchase group-rate pet-sitter insurance and bonding (US and Canada)*
• Opportunity to earn the CPPS-Certified Professional Pet Sitter® designation.**
• Special pricing on PSI's pet-sitter products, including pet-sitter contracts, online courses and more.
As soon as you join, you can also take advantage of these FREE tools and resources available exclusively to PSI members:
• PSI's free online course for members, Creating Your Dream Pet-Care Business
• Permission to use the PSI member logo on your website and marketing materials
• A subscription to Pet Sitter's World magazine
• PSI's private, members-only Facebook Group, a private forum to post questions and share advice with fellow members
• Live and on-demand webinars, led by industry experts covering pet-care and business topics
• Customizable forms, such as the veterinary notification and emergency pet guardianship forms
• Custom business listing and link on the PSI Pet Sitter Locator
• And much more—available at the click of a mouse in the Members Area of petsit.com!

03/01/2025

While we fortunately do not hear as many pet sitters receiving this request anymore, this is your regular reminder to say "NO" to requests to just check on a client's cat every other day.

Remember, you are a professional pet-care provider with professional standards.

Anything can happen when pets are left alone—and cats are no exception. From potentially lethal ailments like the urethral blockage to potential home damages from a cat accidentally loosening a water hose behind a washing machine, not checking on a cat daily while the owner is away can have costly—or tragic—consequences for your business—and the cat.

02/01/2025

With the holiday rush (mostly) behind you, make plans this week to catch up on your reading of Pet Sitter's World magazine.

Can't find your print copy? Remember the digital version is also available to you at www.petsit.com/magazine.

31/12/2024