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The organization’s founder, Patti Moran of King, addresses a crowd of nearly 200 attendees at the Pet Sitters international educational conference last Saturday at the Marriott in Winston-Salem. –
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Near the railroad tracks in beautiful downtown King is the world headquarters of an organization celebrating 25 years in business.
Pet Sitters International celebrated this 25th anniversary last weekend at its annual Global Education Conference. Patti Moran is the founder and is considered a trailblazer – not just for Pet Sitters International but for an entire industry that didn’t really exist until she considered it.
The organization started in Winston-Salem, but the Morans moved to King 22 years ago. “Winston-Salem is my hometown and that’s where my many animal care adventures began.
“We promote excellence in the care of professional animals,†Moran says simply. “For a quarter of a century, Pet Sitters International has set high standards and best practices in the industry. Very measurably, it’s an industry that’s here to stay. “
After being fired from her managerial position in the airline industry, Moran became interested in starting her own business in 1983. She found many resources on starting a small business, but he didn’t There was no resource on pet sitting or home care. No one had even heard of professional pet sitting.
In 1987, Moran wrote the book “Pet Sitting for Profit” which launched the industry and is considered the “bible” for those who wish to start their own pet sitting service.
“Did I listen to the skeptics when I started my pet sitting business – the ones who told me ‘what are you doing? “… Those who said” do you really think people are going to pay you to come to their house and take care of their animals? – my book would never have been written and PSI would not exist.
In 1989, she unified animal sitters for the first time through a nonprofit, and in 1992, she partnered with Business Insurers of the Carolinas to provide pet sitters with the very first commercial insurance for professional pet sitters. In 1994, Moran founded Pet Sitters International (PSI).
“Pet sitting attracts the nicest people,” says Moran. “There is something about people who love animals. I have found that 99% of the time they are caring and compassionate.
PSI began publishing the first magazine for professional pet sitters, now called Pet Sitter’s World. Moran and PSI also created Professional Pet Sitters Week, now an annual celebration recognized around the world. The organization also promotes pet adoption, has a rewards program, an online store, and offers members certifications and links. It is the world’s largest educational association for professional pet sitters and dog walkers.
Nearly 200 professionals and industry experts from the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico gathered at the conference and attended sessions on topics ranging from construction personnel to senior animal care.
In his opening address to attendees, Moran offered an observation or advice for each of PSI’s 25 years of existence.
“The reason PSI is able to celebrate 25 years of success is because of our members, animal keepers who care so much about the animals and the people they serve, who care and share their experiences and their lives. expertise, who only want the best for their industry, â€she said. “After our first 25 years, people who said ‘what are you doing?’ only show their ignorance. It is a service industry that creates a better world for pets and their people.
The organization’s founder, Patti Moran of King, addresses a crowd of nearly 200 attendees at the Pet Sitters international educational conference last Saturday at the Marriott in Winston-Salem.
Neill Caldwell can be contacted at (336) 591-8191 or [email protected].
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