Pet sitting is the act of temporarily taking care of another person 's pet for a given time frame. It commonly occurs at the pet owner's home, but may also occur at the provider's home or at a pet sitting place of business or organization. Pet sitting is a more personal and individualized arrangement for care compared to boarding or kenneling. Specialized training is usually not required for pet sitting.
Professional industry
According to Pet Sitters International's 2016 State of the Industry Survey, its members completed 17 million pet sitting assignments and generated more than $391 million in pet sitting revenues in 2015. Many pet owners prefer hiring pet sitters instead of the more traditional pet care options available. Reasons people used pet sitters included:
A possible reduction in stress levels, due to the pets being cared for in their own homes
A desire to prevent " travel trauma"
The minimized exposure to illnesses and parasites from exposure to other animals
Less rigorous vaccination requirements than those necessary at a kennel.
It allowed pets to stay on regular routines and prevented the need to adapt to a new environment
Convenience for pets with health problems and mobility issues due to arthritis, dysplasia, incontinence, etc.Many new pet sitting businesses are emerging due to high levels of pet ownership and relatively low barriers of entry.In many areas, no occupational license is required for pet sitters. The term "licensed" is often used by pet sitting professionals to refer to licenses to do business, kennel licenses, and/or animal transportation permits available within the coverage area of the business. While licenses are not needed in all areas, they may be required in specific locations.
