The Pet Sit Blog

Good things don’t always come to those who wait

November 3, 2009

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Whether it’s holiday travel, a day at grandma’s house or simply an extended shopping trip—something will inevitably keep pet owners away from their home and pets during the holidays.

For pet owners with holiday plans, time is running out to book a professional pet sitter. Professional pet sitters often begin booking for the holidays two to three months in advance. Waiting until the last minute to try to find a pet sitter may result in missed events with family and friends or having to rely on someone that may not be the best provider for your pet.

PSI offers its free Pet Sitter Locator to pet owners wanting to find the best care for their pets during the holiday season. The ZIP code-driven search tool offers enhanced features, enabling pet owners to conduct a criteria-based search in less than one minute. Discriminating pet owners can search PSI’s database of nearly 8,000 independent professional pet-sitting businesses for custom-tailored services ranging from daily dog walks to caring for pets with special needs. Users can refine their searches even further by specifying credentials such as bonding, liability insurance and pet first-aid training. PSI also offers a one of a kind Pet Sitter Interview checklist to help pet owners evaluate their pet’s caregiver.