Pet Sitters International (PSI) is the world's largest educational association for professional pet sitters. PSI represents more than 8,000 independent professional pet-sitting businesses in the United States, Canada and abroad.

PSI's focus is promoting, supporting and recognizing quality in pet sitting. The Association helps bring success to its members by providing products and services. PSI provides members with access to affordable bonding and liability insurance and educational resources such as PSI's Accreditation Program, The Pet Sitter's World magazine, and PSI's annual Quest convention.

PSI also educates pet owners through Buzz on Pets, PSI's blog, and The Pet Owner's World magazine. In addition, PSI operates the Pet Sitter Locator, which is one of the most heavily used pet-sitter search tools in the industry and averages more than 30,000 searches per month.

PSI instituted the first Take Your Dog to Work Day

Take Your Dog to Work Day

Take Your Dog to Work Day was first started in 1996 in the United Kingdom and June 24, 1999 in the United States. Created by Pet Sitters International this day celebrates the great companions dogs make and encourages adoptions from local shelters, rescue groups and humane societies. The day offers...

in 1999. It is celebrated the Friday following Father’s Day.

PSI was established in 1994 by Patti Moran.