People need us for all different kinds of things. We love animals, and if we can do it, we'll do it. Pet owners used to hire sitters mostly during vacations. But in today's fast-paced society, pet owners are busy, too. So they're hiring sitters to do more than just check on Spot while they travel.
Some companies even offer pooper-scooping services.
PSI was launched in 1994 and by October the next year had 1,000 members. It now has 3,700 members. The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters, which was founded in 1989 with 168 members, now has 1,300 members. People don't mind paying for the services, Calzolari says. These are their children they're talking about, and they want the best care for them.