Press Room

With experts warning pet owners that their return to work after the COVID-19 crisis may result in separation anxiety for their pets, Pet Sitters International is encouraging pet owners to begin the search now for professional pet-sitting services.

Just as Humane Canada advised pet parents to include their pets in their coronavirus emergency plans, Pet Sitters International (PSI) advises that it’s also important to include pets in plans to transition post-pandemic.

With sickness and/or hospitalization due to COVID-19 looming as a real possibility for many pet owners, Pet Sitters International (PSI) is encouraging pet owners to plan ahead for pet-care arrangements, just in case.

With the new coronavirus forcing many to adjust their schedules to work from home and others to limit public contact, professional pet-sitting businesses are stepping up to offer much-needed services.

Pet Sitters International (PSI) will celebrate the 26^th annual Professional Pet Sitters Week™ March 1-7, once again shining a light on the viability of pet sitting as a career and the importance of using professional pet-care services.

Beth Stultz-Hairston has been named the president of Pet Sitters International (PSI). As president, Stultz-Hairston will lead all operation areas of PSI, with a focus on business strategy and member experience.

Pet Sitters International (PSI), the world's leading educational organization for professional pet sitters, has opened registration for its 2020 conferences.

Jeanne Crockett, owner of Crockett’s Critter Care in New Bern, North Carolina, has received the professional pet-sitting industry’s highest honor and will represent the industry throughout 2020.

The association’s month-long #petsittersgiveback initiative included online giving and a charity Bingo event to raise awareness and funds to help senior dogs.