Thank you for your interest in joining Professional Pet Sitters of the Upper Valley!  Below you will find an overview of the benefits and requirements of membership.  We believe in industry standards and strive to provide the highest quality pet care, customer service, and pet education to our clients and communities.  We’re excited to learn from and collaborate with you!

Benefits

• Support from others in the industry.

• Referrals from within our network.

• Continuing education through guest speakers, monthly meetings and special events.

• Private Facebook group.

• Tabling at trade shows and events to showcase our industry and members.

• Group discounts for courses and classes.

• Establishing rapport with other local pet care providers (Veterinarians, trainers, groomers, etc).

• Use of PPSUV badge on your marketing materials.

• Listing on our website. 

The more you participate and put into membership, the more you will benefit!

Requirements

Proof required indicated by *.  

• Members must be at least 18 years of age.

• Members must serve towns in the Upper Valley. (see our list in our Bylaws)

• Members must abide by local, state, and federal laws.

• Members must pay state and federal taxes.

• Members must have been in business as a Pet Sitter for at least 6 months.

• Members must be insured (bonding strongly recommended for all).*

• Members must be certified in Pet First Aid & CPR.*

• Members must operate using a Service Contract with clients.

• Members must have a business presence online (i.e. website or social media account).

• Members must attend a minimum of 6 meetings a year.

• Members must abide by our Code of Conduct.

• Members must pay yearly dues currently set at $50.

If you’re interested in joining but don’t have all of the pieces in place, we’re happy to offer mentors who can help get you there!  Mentors are available for 6 months.  Please email PPS.UpperValley@gmail.com with the subject line “Mentor Request” for more information.