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Become a Professional Pet Sitter

2012 Pet-Sitting Industry Forecast 

Pet sitterProfessional pet sitting is one of the fastest-growing home-based businesses in the world. Pet Sitters International (PSI) has helped thousands of entrepreneurs who love working with and caring for animals start a pet-sitting business in this lucrative and rewarding industry.

 

Did you know? 

  • The 2011-2012 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association found that 62 percent of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to 72.9 million homes.

  • The survey also found an estimated $50.84 billion would be spent on pets in 2011. And $3.65 billion of the $50.84 billion is estimated to be spent specifically on pet services.

  • PSI’s 2011 State of the Industry Survey found that the average 2010 revenue for PSI members was $48,635.00.

PSI membership gives you access to the tools, information and support that will help you start a pet-sitting business the right way.