The PSI Blog

Every pet sitter has been—or will be—confronted with a hissing, growling irate feline. What’s a pet sitter to do?  What steps can you take to protect yourself—and fulfill your commitment to caring for that “Hell-Cat” while the owners are away?

Pet Sitters International issues an open letter to pet owners who do not use professional pet sitters. Pet owners, learn why "saving a few dollars" on pet care can have costly consequences. 

It is more important than ever before that pet-sitting business owners understand the importance of making a good first impression on prospective clients.

A PSI pet sitter was told by a judge that pet sitting is not a "real job." PSI, along with thousands of pet professionals and pet owners disagree.

PSI shares quick tips to ensure pets remain healthy and happy during the eight days of Hanukkah.

The PSI staff shares a recap of Canopy Cat Rescue's presentation at BarkWorld Expo 2015, and a pet sitter shares what happened when a client's cat became stuck in a tree.

November is Home Care and Hospice Month. While this month is observed to spotlight this growing segment of human healthcare, veterinary hospice care is also a rapidly growing field; and professional pet sitters play a very important role in this process.

While the “business part” of owning a pet-sitting service (paperwork, documentation, scheduling, taxes and accounting) is not always fun, it's very important. Keeping on top of your accounting and understanding tax deductions for pet sitters can save you time and money!

How to you handle pet owners who call last minute to book your pet-sitting services? Professional pet sitters share their tips for responding to these clients.