National Professional Pet Sitters Week

THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- March 3-9 marks National Professional Pet Sitters Week and pet owners from around the country are gearing up to thank those trusted individuals who take such good care of their adoring pets. The week-long event recognizes the many contributions of professional pet sitters nationwide for their commitment, hard work, and dedication.

The Bryi’s Pet Sitting, a local professional pet sitting business and member of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS), is celebrating the week.

“The Bryi’s Pet Sitting is proud to provide professional pet sitting services to our clients, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to recognize the passion and dedication exhibited by each of our employees,” stated Briony Scott, owner of The Bryi’s Pet Sitting.

According to the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS), a national non-profit trade association, pet sitting has become one of the top 10 professions in the past decade. Pet ownership in the United States is continually on the rise and currently, 63 percent of all American households have pets. The U.S. pet population includes approximately 73 million dogs, 90 million cats and 16 million birds plus fish, hamsters and other animals, according to the America Pet Products Association.