PSIStoreOnline Makes Backyard Wildlife Products Available to Pet Sitters & Their Clients

The PSIStoreOnline, a premier pet products e-commerce site, has expanded its product line to include backyard wildlife products for pet sitters and their clients. The expansion comes after the recent acquisition of Loveland Pet Products by Bradley Caldwell of Hazleton, PA.

 

The PSIStoreOnline provides access to more than 2,000 discounted pet products for the 8,000 members of Pet Sitters International (PSI). The association’s membership also has access to the store’s affiliate program which, allows members to personally recommend products for their clients’ pets and receive commissions on the products purchased.

 

Patti Moran, PSI’s president and CEO, said the store is expected to continue expanding to serve the many facets of pet care provided by the association’s membership.

 

“Even though a client’s feathered friends may not be classified as ‘companion animals,’ caring for them is a valuable service that many pet sitters can provide,” said Moran. “The more they know about feeding wild birds, the more qualified they will be to care for them and the more their clients will appreciate their services.”

 

With millions of backyard wildlife enthusiasts in the United States, the attention toward products and education is warranted. Pet owners often want to know the pros and cons of house, window and platform feeders; how to disinfect the feeders; where feeders should be placed; how often to feed and what to feed. As distributors and suppliers continue to look for new ways to get pet products to consumers, online stores and affiliations with niche industry associations are gaining popularity. And, as purses continue to tighten with the fluctuating economy, pet owners are looking for product discounts and expert advice on preventative care.

 

“People are looking for more product advice and assistance,” said Roger Johannigman, vice president at Bradley Caldwell. “Our strategy is to continue providing these professional pet caregivers access to products and information. This helps the pet sitter provide better service and it helps pet owners obtain the right products for their pets.”

 

“PSI members deliver more than 17 million pet-sitting engagements per year,” Moran added. “Their clients have come to expect a level high level of capability and knowledge that is only surpassed by their veterinarians.”

 

Looking for bird feeders or suet?  Check out the PSIStoreOnline's new selection of wild bird products.