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Pet Sitter Safety Month

May 2026 marks the 10th annual Pet Sitter Safety Month™, and Pet Sitters International (PSI) is encouraging pet sitters to review their procedures and PSI’s safety tips to ensure they are taking precautions to keep themselves and the pets in their care safe. 

Ready to learn more?

Make plans to attend PSI's next FOCUS Online Summit is focused on SAFETY.

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Join PSI on May 6 to learn how to better ensure the safety of pets, yourself and your team.

Sessions will cover:

  • Spotting hidden dangers in clients' homes
  • Recognizing early behavioral signals for potential dog bites and knowing when to proceed, adjust, or stop
  • Identifying dangerous pet toys and recommending safer alternatives
  • ...and more!

Learn more & register.

Pet-care pros, keep these safety tips in mind:

Safety Reminders
Preventing Pet-Inflicted Injuires
Arriving Safely for a Pet-Sitting Visit
Self-Care for Pet-Care Professionals
Hot weather precautions for pet sitters and dog walkers

PSI members, visit PSI's Online Learning Library for additional resources on safety (for people and pets), burnout and compassion fatigue...and more!