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Join Business Insurers of the Carolinas in celebrating Professional Pet Sitters Week! Professional Pet Sitters Week was introduced by Pet Sitters International (PSI) in 1995 and takes place annually the first full week of March. This annual observance honors professional pet-care providers, seeks to educate the pet-owning public about the advantages of professional in-home pet care, and encourages pet-loving entrepreneurs to explore professional pet sitting as a viable career.
"Why must I be a member of PSI or another association to obtain discounted insurance through Business Insurers of the Carolinas?"
We often get this question when pet sitters and dog walkers contact our agency looking to purchase or renew their insurance and/or bonding. Since this affects all PSI members and prospective members, I would like to share with you why and how our pet sitter liability insurance program was born so that everyone has a better understanding of our policy and why active association membership is mandated to receive the most affordable rates we can offer. The model we were built on back in the early 90's has allowed us to greatly enhance our product offerings over the years and is fundamental to the continuity of all our agency association programs.
Just as health care for humans is always advancing, so is health care for your pets. Here are some of the latest hot topics in pet care!
In regions with any kind of wintery weather, you probably know exactly how to prepare for and navigate the unique risks caused by snow, ice, and low temperatures. And since they can't change the thermostat or put on cold weather booties, your pets count on you to get them ready for the season, and to keep them safe through the cold winter months.
When Hurricane Katrina touched down in 2005, humans were not the only species affected by its destruction. And because emergency relief agencies were not in the business of saving pets, nearly half a million animals were left behind, devastating many owners and causing public outrage on their behalf. Passed in 2006 as a direct result of Hurricane Katrina, the Pet Evacuation and Transportation Act now requires state and local agencies to consider pets and service animals in their emergency preparedness plans. While most of us won't experience a disaster like Hurricane Katrina in our lifetimes, it's still up to us to consider our beloved companion animals when planning for emergencies, big and small. Here are a few things you can do: