Press Room

Pet Sitters International is encouraging professional pet sitters to take a close look at their company policies this Pet Sitter Safety Month™—and review PSI’s safety tips—to ensure their companies have procedures in place to keep both pet sitters and pets safe.

Pet Sitters International’s 2022 State of the Industry Survey results, released during Professional Pet Sitters Week, reflect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic but reveal an optimistic outlook for the future.

March 6-12 marks the 28^th annual celebration of Professional Pet Sitters Week™ and creator Pet Sitters International is highlighting the resiliency of pet sitters and the importance of professional pet-care services.

Data shows that many pet parents don't walk their dogs regularly. Pet Sitters International (PSI) advises busy pet parents that professional pet-sitting and dog-walking services can provide the pet-care solution. 

Morgan Andenas Weber, owner of Lucky Pup Adventures in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has received the professional pet-sitting industry’s highest honor and will represent the industry throughout 2022.

With Small Business Saturday® approaching, Pet Sitters International is reminding pet parents not to forget their local professional pet-sitting or dog-walking business when they shop local this holiday season.

Five professional pet-sitting business owners have been named finalists for Pet Sitters International’s 2022 Pet Sitter of the Year™ Award, the industry’s highest honor. They now move forward to the next round of judging.

The majority of pet sitters are booking now for the holidays, Pet Sitters International survey data reveals. The association advises pet owners to start searching now for professional pet sitters for their holiday pet-care needs.

During the sixth annual Pet-Sitter Education Month™, Pet Sitters International is highlighting the educational resources available to today’s pet sitters and reminding pet owners to hire true professionals.