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Pet Sitters International (PSI) has officially opened its Call for Speakers for 2025. The association’s planning team is seeking thought leaders and experts from industries relevant to professional pet-care business owners for PSI’s one-day online summit and annual Pet Sitter World Educational Conference.

This September marks Pet Sitters International’s ninth annual Pet-Sitter Education Month™, and PSI is using this annual observance to highlight the wealth of educational resources available to today’s pet-care providers—and to remind pet parents of the benefit of hiring a professional pet sitter who prioritizes continuing education.

On Friday, June 21, companies from a wide range of industries will welcome employees’ dogs for Pet Sitters International’s 26^th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day^®, and the event creator is reminding participants not to forget the special cause behind the fun event.

For pet owners who plan to travel this summer, Pet Sitters International (PSI) recommends they use the services of local, professional pet sitters for their pet-care needs. PSI offers a free Pet Sitter Interview Checklist and online search for PSI member pet sitters.

Pet Sitters International (PSI) is encouraging professional pet sitters and dog walkers to review their procedures and PSI’s safety tips this May during the eighth annual Pet Sitter Safety Month™ and is offering new training opportunities.

As Pet Sitters International (PSI) prepares to celebrate its 30^th business anniversary, the association is releasing new survey data indicating higher-than-ever annual revenue for professional pet sitters and a bright outlook for the industry.

March 3-9 marks the 30^th annual Professional Pet Sitters Week™, a milestone celebration honoring professional pet sitters and dog walkers and highlighting the viability of professional pet sitting as a career.

Pet Sitters International (PSI) has named Bobbi Wilson, owner of Peace Love Paws Pet Sitters, LLC, in Columbia, Missouri, the 2024 Pet Sitter of the Year™, the professional pet-sitting industry's highest honor.

With the busy winter holiday season now underway, Pet Sitters International (PSI) is advising pet parents with last-minute holiday plans to act fast to ensure they can hire a professional pet sitter to care for their pets.