Pet Owner's World 2008 - (Page 3) staff A Word from the President column W by Patti Moran Photo by Robin K. Underhill elcome to the Pet Owner’s WORLD! This magazine is brought to you by one of PSI’s 8,000 members because she (or he) cares about you and your pets. Professional pet sitters have a special relationship with pet owners and their companion animals. They care for your furred, feathered or finned family members, along with your home and property, as if they were their own. The fact is—they love your pets, too. That’s why you’re reading these words. The articles in these pages bring information for passionate, involved pet owners from passionate, involved professional pet sitters. The features include interesting information pertinent to your life, along with the ever-popular pet photos and a dash of pet humor to round out the offering. Travel Ho! Although budget restraints and uncertain economic times may have put a crimp in your travel plans, there are still ways to get away without getting in over your head financially. Find some budget-priced vacation ideas on page 4. Dealing with Pet Loss In the past year, two little loves of my life have gone to the Rainbow Bridge. This is something no pet parent wants to face, but all of us are forced to do so at some point. It helps to know that support is there for you from many sources—one of the best being your pet sitter. PSI members share their insight in dealing with the loss of a pet on page 8. and More Learn the warning signs of bloat and what you can do to protect your pet from this dangerous condition. Check out the great pet photos that PSI members have submitted of their favorite client pets. Find out what smart pet owners stand to gain from visiting PSI’s new Web site. And learn how you can nominate your pet sitter for 2009 Pet Sitter of the Year™ honors. It’s all in the pages of this issue of PSI’s 2008 Pet Owner’s WORLD. And now, read on, “ This magazine is brought to you by one of PSI’s 8,000 members because she (or he) cares about you and your pets. “ Patti Moran President, Pet Sitters International 2008 • Pet Owner’s WORLD
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