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Pet-Sitting Success Stories

PSI has helped thousands of entrepreneurs
become professional pet sitters!

 

PSI members come from all walks of life—educators, business professionals, and medical and veterinary industry support personnel to name a few—with a common desire to be their own bosses, work with companion animals and become pet sitters.

 

PSI has 19 years of knowledge and experience in the pet-sitting industry, and provides the tools and resources necessary to make your dream of becoming a pet sitter a reality.

 

Here are just a few of our members’ success stories:  

 

 

Doreen BologniniDoreen Bolognini

Tailored Home Care, LLC in Hamilton, NJ

After 30-plus enjoyable years working in the administrative field, learn how Doreen Bolognini found her true calling in caring for others’ pets. Read Doreen's story.

 

 

 

 

Judith BialikJudith Bialik

JB’s Critter Sitters in Abilene, TX

Believe it or not, Judith Bialik just turned 71 and her business is 10 years old. Find out how she turned her passion for pets into a successful second career. Read Judith's story.

 

 

Amelia Johnson

Animal Lovers, Inc. in Pinto, MD

Learn how Amelia Johnson turned her lifelong love of pets into a lifetime career. Read Amelia's story.

 

Amanda Anderson

Homely Petz in Dubai

After traveling around the Middle East for nearly 18 years, Amanda Anderson saw a need for in-home pet care. Find out how she found success pet sitting in the Middle East. Read Amanda's story

 

 

Heather Quinn

Sitter Stay, Sanford, NC

Before becoming a pet sitter, Heather was a stay-at-home mom home schooling her two daughters.  She'd been out of the workforce for roughly 15 years raising her children. Read Heather's story. 

  

 

Vanessa Sorace 

Zoo Sitters LLC, Cape May Court House, NJ

Before becoming a pet sitter, Vanessa was a zoo keeper! Find out how she made the leap from lemurs and lions to dog walking and cat sitting. Read Vanessa's story.

 

 

 

Rob Nager

 

Robert Nager 

Decadent Dog, Needham, MA

An award-winning corporate sales and business development professional, Rob walked away from his 14-year career to walk dogs professionally. Read Rob's story.

 

 

 

 

 

Lisa Cherry

 

Lisa Cherry 

Lisa J. Cherry LLC, Decatur, AL

Unhappy with her job as a professional recruiter, Lisa entered the pet-sitting field slowly, first caring for pets of friends and co-workers. Read Lisa's story.