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January 1, 2010

More people are turning to professional pet sitters to assist in the care of their precious family members. PSI pet sitters currently make more than 10 million visits to pet-owning homes each year.

Most pets adjust better to their owner’s absence and experience less anxiety and stress when they can remain in their home under the care of a loving professional. Pet sitters make this possible with daily visits to your home. In addition to meals, exercise, playtime and cleaning, pet sitters may also administer medications, walk dogs, perform overnight visits as well as any other pet care duties.

Pet sitters also provide vital home care and crime deterrent services such as mail and newspaper pick up, plant care and watering, rotating lights, opening and closing blinds, and placing trash outside for pick up. Most importantly, you will have peace of mind knowing that a knowledgeable, caring professional is caring for your home and pet.

Locating a Pet Sitter: PSI makes it easy to find a pet sitter with tailor-made services to care for your pet while you are away. The Pet Sitter Locator contains a complete listing of our nearly 8,000 members worldwide.

Simply enter your ZIP code, postal code or country and you will have a complete list of pet sitters in your area in a matter of seconds.

Before hiring a pet sitter, don’t be afraid to ask lots of questions. The services offered, as well as the fees charged, may vary widely. It’s also important to consider such issues as whether the pet sitter is bonded, has liability insurance, is willing to provide references and interacts well with your pet.

PSI was founded to support, promote and recognize excellence in pet sitting. Most pet sitters who join our association want to excel in their chosen profession and we ask that all members follow PSI’s Quality Standards of Excellence.

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