Pet Owner's World 2008 - (Page 2) PET OWNER’S Special Features Cover Story: Vacationing in a Tight Economy Miscellaneous/Humor 6 7 16 22 22 Don’t Forget the Backyard Birds Laws of Cat Physics If I Didn’t Have Dogs Most Popular Dog Breeds What’s In a Pet’s Name? “Stay-cations, “day-cations” and cruises are great ways to stretch your vacation dollars. Learn how you can get away without going in debt. 2008 4 5 A Travel Q & A Is Your Suitcase Full but Purse Empty? Columns/ PSI News 3 A Word from the President, by Patti Moran 15 Will Your Favorite Pet Sitter be the 2009 Pet Sitter of the Year™? 23 My Favorite Clients—Pet Photo Spread Ellen Price, Editor Michelle Boles, Publishing Graphics Manager Christy Hudson, Graphic Design Specialist ©Copyright 2008 by Pet Sitters International Inc. All rights reserved. The Pet Owner’s WORLD is published annually by Pet Sitters International Inc. (PSI), 201 E. King St., King, NC 27021-9161 USA. Phone (336) 983-9222, Fax (336) 983-5266, e-mail PSI@petsit.com, Web site www.petsit.com. The Pet Owner’s WORLD is available exclusively from PSI members or by a link from the PSI Web site. No portion of this publication may be reprinted or reproduced without the written consent of PSI and all authorized reproductions must cite the Pet Owner’s WORLD, published by Pet Sitters International, as the source. Requests for reprint permission should be addressed to: Editor, Pet Sitter’s WORLD, 201 E. King St., King, NC 27021 USA. Publication of any article or advertisement should not be deemed an endorsement of the opinions expressed or products advertised. The Loss of a Pet Your pet sitter can help you deal with the loss of a beloved companion animal—through pet loss support, grief counseling and more.. 8 Your Pet Sitter Can Help 12 Pet Loss Hotlines 14 www.petsit.comjust for PSI’s new Web site is not professional pet sitters. It’s packed with tips and information for pet owners, too! The Dangers of Bloat Learn about the causes, warning signs and actions for survival for this dangerous condition. 18 Bloat and Your Dog, by Thom Somes, The Pet Safety Guy™ 21 Facts About Bloat Cover photo: © Ryan McVay | gettyimages.com Advertisers Index Business Insurers of the Carolinas 6 Comfort Zone with D.A.P. 17 Locate a Pet Sitter 21 Modern Dog Magazine 13 PSI Store Online Back Cover Passionate. Professional. Pet Sitters. www.petsit.com 2 2008 • Pet Owner’s WORLD WORLD http://www.petsit.com http://www.gettyimages.com http://www.petsit.com
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