PSI's Partners

PSI partners with companies and organizations that have specific offerings for professional pet sitters. Through these partnerships PSI continues to serve the interests and needs of the professional pet-sitting industry, the pet-owning public and the thousands of professional pet sitters who comprise PSI’s membership worldwide.

Thanks in part to the promotional and financial resources provided by these partners, PSI continues to lead the industry it helped found more than a decade ago.

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Business Insurers has been providing General Liability specifically designed for the pet sitter associations since 1995. Their coverage includes the broadest Care Custody and Control coverage for the pets and property in your care whether at your client’s home, in transit or at your home.

They have also provided Bonds for the pet sitter associations for over 2 years. Again, their bond is the broadest coverage available. Business Insurers has developed their program to include the broadest definition of an employee to include all owners and officers, full and part time employees, independent contractors and volunteers.

With more than 10,000,000 customers worldwide, Vistaprint is a leading online supplier of high-quality graphic design services and customized printed products for small businesses and consumers. Vistaprint offers superior solutions for graphic design and full-color printing in small quantities without the premium price.

Paws, Incorporated was founded in 1981 by cartoonist Jim Davis as a creative house to support Garfield licensing. Today, the company, located in rural Indiana, handles not only the creative angle, but also the business concerns of the corpulent kitty worldwide. Paws, Inc. is a privately held company and the sole owner of the copyrights and trademarks for GARFIELD and GARFIELD Characters.

Jim Davis not only guides the pencil that draws the comic strip but is also the guiding force at Paws, Inc. Jim is involved in the day-to-day business and takes personal responsibility for shaping and growing Garfield, a character known and loved for more than 30 years. 

PSI members have access to custom Garfield-branded artwork to help them promote their pet-sitting businesses.  This includes t-shirts, door-knob hangers, welcome home cards an much more.  

Today’s marketer needs many tools to face today’s marketing and communication challenges. Mail Dog’s online marketing toolkit puts over 240 do-it-yourself e-marketing wizards and tools at your fingertips.

Create and manage high-impact permission email, online video and web marketing campaigns. Access your tool kit anytime, from any internet connection - no software, geeks or hardware required. Affordable month-to-month service plans for any size business. No set-up charges, minimums or hidden fees. Unlimited free support from experienced online marketing pros who will jump through hoops of fire to ensure your success. Marketers call Mail Dog their best friend! 

My Notification Service (MNS) provides an emergency medical information and contact notification service that operates worldwide. (MNS) is a unique and valuable service for pet sitters to have for their personal and business needs and it’s also a great service to share with clients. This service can help make sure your pets and your client’s pets are cared for in an emergency.

In the event of an accident or medical emergency MNS assists emergency personnel (EMT’s and ER staff) by allowing them, through a toll free number and emergency email address, to acquire your information. MNS then notifies all of the important contacts you have specified, such as family, child care, friends, employer, and of course, your pet sitter, so that they are aware of your situation and location. MNS provides you with the peace of mind of knowing that in the event you are incapacitated; your contacts will be informed and will know how to respond.

Specializing in life, health and retirement plans for associations, small business and individuals, WORLDWIDE INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. has catered to the unique needs of its clients since 1989.

As independent brokers, we are able to deliver high value products from more than fifty different insurance companies. Professional agents and well trained support staff offer old-fashioned one-to one service. Our goal is to be your eyes and ears on the latest insurance and financial product developments and present them to you in an easy-to-understand format.

PowerPetSitter.com is a unique online business management tool for pet sitters. For both beginning sitters and pet-sitting services looking to grow their business to the next level, PowerPetSitter.com is a tool that allows sitters to manage their businesses more efficiently and keep their focus on what is most important--their clients.

For more information, contact 1 (888) 755-7581.

Veterinary Pet Insurance Co./DVM Insurance Agency is the nation’s oldest and largest pet health insurance company. Providing pet owners with peace of mind since 1982, the company is committed to being the trusted choice of America’s pet lovers and an advocate of pet health education.

VPI Pet Insurance plans cover dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets for multiple medical problems and conditions relating to accidents, illnesses and injuries.

Medical plans are available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Policies are underwritten by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company in California and in all other states by National Casualty Company, an A+15 rated company in Madison, Wisconsin.

For more information, please visit VPI Pet Insurance or call 800-874-0718.  

Since 1997, ProPay has provided simple, safe and affordable credit card processing and electronic payment services for businesses ranging from the small, home-based entrepreneur to multi-billion-dollar enterprises. ProPay understands the unique needs of these businesses and has created merchant transaction services specifically for them.

With ProPay, merchants can set up an account online and begin accepting credit cards without buying special equipment and making long-term commitments or investments. Once their accounts are set up, they can process transactions using ProPay’s online interface (virtual terminal), an API, a touch-tone telephone or an email invoice.

For over a decade, Castle Branch has been helping businesses make safe and informed decisions by providing employment, business, as well as drug testing and investigative services.