PetsitUSA Teams Up With Independently Owned, Professional Pet Sitting Business Owners to Help Bring Awareness to Their Services

Austin, Texas (PRWEB) May 6, 2009

PetsitUSA and independent pet sitting professionals from throughout the country are teaming up to encourage pet owners to hire locally based pet sitters to care for their pets. Pet owners have a wide range of options when it comes to having someone care for their pets, including whether to choose an independent, locally owned business or a franchise. However, when pet owners choose to hire someone for in-home pet care, an independent, locally owned pet sitting business is the optimal choice, especially in today's economy.

Independent pet sitting businesses, as a whole, have been in existence for decades, and as such are the foundation and backbone of the industry. In fact, many of these small business owners have been pet sitting for a number of years and, in addition to providing excellent care for pets, they offer the following advantages:

• Many people are interested in keeping their hard-earned dollars in their own community; hiring a small business owner to care for one's pets is an ideal way to accomplish this goal. By hiring a local, independent pet sitter pet owners are able to support their local community and preserve local businesses.
• Independently owned pet sitting businesses operate their services in a way that uniquely fits the local community rather than adhering to remote corporate policies. They are able to offer options and special arrangements on a client to client basis, with the freedom to customize their business around their clientele.
• A well-rounded professional pet sitting service will have made a name for itself in their local community through the services provided, networking activities, and by volunteering for charitable pet organizations.

"Many people are concerned about the economy these days and are looking for ways to keep money in their local communities," says Therese Kopiwoda, founder of PetsitUSA. "Hiring pet sitting businesses that are fully owned by local community members is an excellent way to put money back into one's local economy. We're pleased to be working with independent pet sitters throughout the country to bring awareness to this fact."

To find the best professional in-home pet sitting services, search online for company websites that offer an insight into the level of expertise each pet sitter offers and ask for recommendations from other pet owners. Pet sitters also encourage pet owners to ask their pet care provider for proof of liability insurance and local references. When it comes to seeking the right person to care for one's pets, independent pet sitters are a solid choice for pet owners who want the best for their pets.

Pet owners who would like to locate a pet sitter in their area may visit PetsitUSA, where they will find many professional, independently owned pet sitting businesses as well as recommendations on what to look for in a professional pet sitter.

About PetsitUSA
PetsitUSA is one of the leading online destinations for pet owners searching for professional pet sitters, dog walkers, dog runners, and dog daycares throughout the United States. Based in Austin, Texas, PetsitUSA was launched in 2003 by Therese Kopiwoda, who also serves a small number of pet sitting clients. For more information, visit petsitusa.com.

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