Meet Our Pet Sitters

Get to know our members! The PSI Member Spotlight introduces you to the proud, pet-care professionals that comprise the ranks of our membership. This is a fun and friendly peek into the personalities of our featured members.

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This week's pet sitter is ...

 

Diane Clinton-Byrd
DMC PET SITTING SERVICE
Minden, NV
Years as a Professional Pet Sitter: 2
PSI Member Since 2005

Likes: Pets, friendly and positivepeople, laughter, music
Dislikes: Anyone who can be cruel to animals or people. Gossip, politics.
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Food: Pizza, broccoli

Favorite Movie: Terms ofEndearment, What Lies Beneath, Ruthless People

Favorite Song: Imagine (John Lennon)

Tricks of the Trade: Be personable, ask lots ofquestions. Leave notes about the visits. Always be dependable. Don't overbook.

Favorite Dog Name: Otis
FavoriteCat Name: Georgy Porgy

Favorite Alternative Pet: Chinchilla - they are soft and sweet.

Favorite DowntimeActivity: Exercise, travel, cooking

Best Pet-Sitting Experience: Gettinga shy catto finallycome out, and then end up being my shadow. And any time spent with the animals.

What accomplishment are you most proud of? Beinga pet sitter, of course, and my poetry. And every time I am able to make some one else feel good :)

What kind of car would you drive if money was not an object? It’s not about money; it’s about safety, so I will keep my Tundra truck :)

What is your “Dream Vacation?” St. Lucian andsome day, I hope, Italy and Ireland

What does your PSI Membership mean to you? Continued education and being part of a caring team

Finish this sentence: “If I hadn't become a pet sitter, I neverwould have … been trulyhappy doingwhatmy true passion is.”

Favorite Quote:
“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take,
but by the moments that take our breath away.”

- Unknown