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SNAPPS members have lots of questions. The headquarters staff and boardmembers receive a multitude of calls and e-mails from members seekinginformation or advice about specific issues such as hiring processes,marketing, or Web sites. We try our best to help directly, and most othertimes we’re able to refer to someone who is knowledgeable about thesubject of interest.

Here’s the twist – our board members and staff all agree that we are askedleast about the one thing that can make the most difference to any member.We cannot give our members better help than persuading them to attend aNAPPS Annual Conference. Their hunger for knowledge has the opportunity to be better met herethan in any other place at any one time.

Each year the conference presents the chance not only to learn about all the issues affecting ourprofession, but also to see how they all interconnect. It gives members insight into ideas that haveworked for fellow pet sitters; and the opportunity to hear how fellow professionals implementedthe ideas and deal with common issues. It is a great bonus to share these experiences with manyother people whom all have their love of, and service to, animals in common.

This year’s conference will be better than ever, and that is not easy. Former Annual ConferenceChairperson Charlotte Reed has done a tremendous job of leading NAPPS’ conference efforts inthe recent past. This year Candance Labane-Godfrey has guided a team including Danielle Vesta,Tammy Kubo, Linda Norton, Nancy Dorger, Sue Brooks, and Monica Leighton, and together theyhave put together another remarkable combination of educational and fun activities.

The conference begins Friday morning, January 26, with Disaster Preparedness and Pet First Aidclasses, and continues Friday afternoon with Pet Sitter Insurance and Pet Insurance presentations.The Welcome Reception Friday night is a special opportunity to socialize – be on the lookout for asurprise guest!

A few highlights from the schedules on Saturday, January 27, and Sunday, January 28, include thebasic care of rabbits, birds, fish, and reptiles. Also included are programs to motivate you, help yougain new insights into customer service, learn about canine body language, feline behavior, andmuch more. Please visit www.petsitters.org, and you’ll find a link to all the conference details.

Our Saturday night off-site dinner plans are of special note because they are more entertaining thanever before. We will have dinner at Magic Island. A Las Vegas style stage production featuringsome of the world’s greatest magicians will be included, and afterwards you’ll be able to try yourskill at the blackjack table or have your fortune told by one of their famous psychics.

Despite these opportunities for fun and learning all our conferences present, many members neverattend a conference. This is actually quite normal in associations, and also to the distinct advantageof those who do attend. Choosing to attend will set you apart from your competition, anddemonstrate your professionalism to your clients.

We get better at what we do only when we continuously learn and take time to rediscover ourpassion. The opportunity for both awaits you in Houston, January 26-28, 2007. We’ll be glad to seeyou there, and I know you’ll be glad you came.

Jerry Wentz, President

P res i de n t ’s M ess a g eTab l e o f C o n t e n t sDEPARTMENTS

• President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . 1

• Member Benefit: NAPPS Chat . . 3

• Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

• Disaster Preparedness Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

• NAPPS Member WinsSteeplechase Championship . . . 4

• Cat Talk with Carole . . . . . . . . . . . 5

• Top 10 Tips to Start Saving Now for the Annual Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

• 2007 Conference Preview . . . . . . 8

• Presents for Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

• Charitable Giving to HelpOur Animal Friends . . . . . . . . . . . 10

• Dogs and Winter Chill . . . . . . . . 11

• Pet Pitching to Local Media . . . 12

• 20 Questions:Independent vs. Contractor . . . 14

• New NAPPS Members . . . . . . . . 16

N A P P S N e t w o r k M i ssi o n S t a t e m e n tThe mission of the NAPPS

Network is to provide toolsfor members to enhance

their business, help themexpand their knowledge ofprofessional pet sitting, and

communicate associationnews and events.

Copyright October 2006. The NAPPS Network ispublished four times a year in March, June, September

and December by NAPPS Headquarters: 15000Commerce Parkway, Suite C, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054.

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National Association of Professional Pet Sitters, Inc.

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M e m b e r s h i p S e r v icesNAPPS Headquarters15000 Commerce Parkway, Suite CMt. Laurel, NJ 08054Phone: (856) 439-0324Fax: (856) 439-0525E-mail: [email protected]

Felicia LembesisExecutive Director

Robin GearyMeeting and Exhibits Manager

Cathe DelaneyMembership Coordinator

Business Insurers of the CarolinasPO Box 2536Chapel Hill, NC 27515-2536Phone: (800) 962-4611 ext. 224www.petsitterinsurance.comFor Dishonesty Bond and/or General Liability Insurance

The National Group Insurance Exchange3210 Doolittle Dr.Northbrook, IL 60062Phone: (800) 955-0418Fax: (847) 559-9499Email: [email protected] www.wwins.comContact: Alan LeafmanFor Dental and Health Insurance

For pet sitting questions contact:• Any board member• NAPPS’ Web site: www.petsitters.org

NAPPS Network StaffCoordinating EditorHeidi Zengel

Art Director/Designer/IllustratorJustin Fennelly

B o a rd o f D i re c to r sPresidentJerry WentzHomesitters of RaleighE-mail: [email protected]

Past-PresidentJeffrey Lauterbach Critter Sitters, Inc.E-mail: [email protected]

Director-Secretary TreasurerCandance Labane-GodfreyPrecious Pets In Home ServicesE-mail: [email protected]

Director Linda NortonPrecious PetsE-mail: [email protected]

Director John D’ArianoA Pet Sitter PlusE-mail: [email protected]

Director Kathleen LuxtonRanch Pet and House SittingE-mail: [email protected]

Director Nancy DorgerA To Zoo Petsitting,Housesitting, RanchsittingE-mail: [email protected]

DirectorTammy KuboHawaii Pet Nanny, LLCE-Mail: [email protected]

DirectorMonica LeightonProfessional Pet SittingE-Mail: [email protected]

Director Olga Wharton Valley Ranch Pet Sitting ServicesE-Mail: [email protected]

NAPPS Network is published quarterly by the NationalAssociation of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS), anonprofit organization, and is available throughmembership subscription. No portion of the magazinemay be reprinted without the written consent of theNational Association of Professional Pet Sitters.Theletters and advertisements contained in this magazinedo not necessarily reflect the opinions of theassociation. NAPPS is not liable for validity orcorrectness of any claim, express or implied, made inadvertisements or writings of this magazine.

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UPCOMING EVENTSFriday, November 17, 2006 - Sunday, November 19, 2006 America's Family Pet Expo Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, MI

December 5, 2006Board of Directors Meeting Teleconference

January 26 - 28, 2007NAPPS Annual ConferenceHyatt Regency Houston in Downtown Houston

January 30 – February 2, 2007Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA)Management ConferenceSt. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point,(Orange County) California.

February 22 – 24, 2007Global Pet Expo Orange County Convention Center • Orlando, FL

March 30 – April 1, 2007H.H. Backer’s 19th Annual Pet Industry SpringTrade Show & Educational ConferenceThe New Atlantic City Convention CenterAtlantic City, NJ

NAPPSMemberBenefit

NAPPS Chat List ServeDid you know about the NAPPS online discussion group,NAPPS Chat? NAPPS Chat was developed to facilitate therelationships and exchange of information and ideas amongNAPPS members. Novices and experienced pet sitters alikewill be able to listen, learn, and share in an effort to help oneanother. The board of directors invites all NAPPS members toparticipate, and especially encourages those who have thewisdom of many years of experience to take an activementoring role.

NAPPS Chat is a member benefit that was developed as theNAPPS Mission Statement advocates:

• To provide tools and support to foster the success ofmember’s businesses

• To promote the value of pet sitting to the public • To advocate the welfare of animals

NAPPS Chat can be accessed by linking to:http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/nappschat.Register for the list serve by choosing a user name and apassword. Once you have selected and confirmed yourpassword, please be sure to indicate whether you would liketo receive list mail batched in a daily digest. If you check no,you will receive each individual post to the e-mail addressthat you have indicated. A daily digest will provide all e-mailsfor a particular day in one e-mail.

After 24 hours members who have signed up will receiveconfirmation that their sign-up to NAPPS Chat has beenapproved. Each post must include a signature line with fullmember name, company, city, and state. All member postsshould be sent to [email protected].

NAPPS Chat participants will be asked to abide by the Pledgeof Professional Conduct that all members agree to as part oftheir NAPPS membership. Conversations regarding pricing orattempting to influence legislation should be avoided.

PLEDGE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Conduct• To respect my fellow professional pet sitters and to treat

employees, customers, and competitors with honestyand integrity;

• To refrain from saying, writing, or doing anything whichwould defame my competitors or bring embarrassmentor dishonor to the pet sitting industry;

• To operate my pet sitting business in a professionalmanner and to enhance the pet sitting industry withinthe community.

Service• To deliver skillful, safe, compassionate care to all pets

entrusted to my supervision;• To keep all client information confidential;• To safeguard the client’s residence by taking all

reasonable precautions.

Education• To learn as much as possible about my career as a

professional pet sitter so that I can provide superiorservice to each client;

• To support and encourage responsible pet ownershipwith my customers as well as my community;

• To continuously improve my knowledge of the petsitting profession by participating in educationalopportunities.

Legal• To comply with all local ordinances relating to the care

and keeping of animals; and to obey all regulations,Federal, State, and local, which pertain to pet sittingbusinesses.

• Not to promote a product or service in connection withNAPPS without the written consent of the board ofdirectors of the association.


Committee Spotlight:Disaster Preparedness CommitteeThe Disaster PreparednessCommittees’ goal is to keep NAPPSmembers prepared and up-to-date onall disaster issues. The DP Committeedeveloped the Disaster Plan for PetSitters and the Disaster Plan for PetOwners giving our membership thetools needed for them to develop adisaster plan for their own businesses.In addition, the Committee has alsodeveloped a guideline for pet sittersto follow to establish pet friendlyshelters in their area. Each year theCommittee leads one mentoringteleconference dedicated to disasterprevention. The Committee researchesand keeps up-to-date on policies andchanges in the disaster field. Currentlythe Committee is working on adisaster certification program. Thisprogram will assist sitters in safetyissues prior, during, and after a stormas well as helping them to furthertheir disaster knowledge. The DisasterPreparedness Committee meets thethird Wednesday of each month at5:00 pm (EST). Monica Leighton is theDP Committee Chair and Tricia Terrellis the DP Committee Vice-chair.Committee members usually spend 3-5 hours a month working on disasterissues and no prior experience isrequired. If you would like furtherinformation on the DP Committee orare interested in joining, please

contact Monica Leighton [email protected].

DP Committee participants include:Sabrina Almazan, Aloha Pet Services

– San Leandro, CABrigitte Baker, Barkalounge, LLC

– Indianapolis, INMarcia Breithaupt, Liberty Home

and Pet Services – Naples, FLJan Brown, Jan’s Pet Sitting

– Foster City, CAKathy Carr, Premiere Pet Care

– Henderson, NVCaroline Donaghy, Pet Nanny

– Beaufort, SCJodette Endsley, Happy Faces

Loving Care – Alpharetta, GARhonda Feldsher, True Tails

– Honey Brook, PAJudy Fox, Fox N Hound Pet Sitting

– Land O’ Lakes, FLSherri Giordano, Paw fect Ride

Pet Services – Fitchburg, WITerri Graham, Always Home

Professional Pet Sitting & Dog Walkin – Saraland, AL

Christine Kiene, Reigning Cats & Dogs – Holiday, FL

Sandy Kozuck, Lowcountry Pet Sitting,LLC – St. Helena Island, SC

Carol Lee, Happier At Home Pet Sitters – Stacy, MN

Loreen Lenotte – Lawrence, MA

Elizabeth Lepre, Visible Love Pet Care – Centreville, MD

Kathy Luxton, Ranch Pet and House Sitting – Ruskin, FL

Shawn Maxwell, Tenders, Inc.– Murray, KY

Peggy Mikkelson, Sit-A-Pet – Tehachapi, CA

Esther Mills, Mrs. Doolittle’s Doggie Daycare – Longmont, CO

Jacqueline Mooney, Faithful Friends – Franklin, TN

Machel Price, PRICEless Pet Services – Yucca Valley, CA

Rhonda Radford, Danny’s Dog Walkers – Chicago, IL

Carol Reed, Sharayah and Ginger’s Place – Chipley, FL

Lisa Rotzell, Kritters Komfort Sitter – Bangor, PA

Jennifer Sims, Busy Pets – Foster City, CA

Cathy Sines, Cathy’s Critter Care – Lebanon, OH

Tricia Terrell, For the Love Of AnimalsPet Sitting Services, LLC

– Beavercreek, OHGloria Thomas, Best Friend

Sitting Service – Silver Spring, MDMeggan Vandermast, Woody’s

Animal Adventures – Garfield, NJJerry Wentz, Homesitters of Raleigh

– Raleigh, NCOlga Wharton, Valley Ranch Pet

Sitting Services – Irving, TX

NAPPS Member Wins Steeplechase ChampionshipMary Lou Hanlon, NAPPS member for12 years and owner of PetMinders Inc.,and her five year old border collie,Snap, recently won the AgilityAssociation of Canada 2006 NationalSteeplechase Championship.

Steeplechase is one of several gamesplayed in the sport of dog agility inwhich the handler is responsible fornegotiating their dog through a seriesof obstacles developed by the judge.Steeplechase courses include jumps,tunnels, weave poles, and a-frames and are designed to encourage asmuch speed from the teams whilealso being technically challenging. A

good agility dog can run more thansix yards per second.

The event was held in Burnaby, BritishColumbia, Canada, where 55 dogs

were entered in the qualifying round.Snap and Mary Lou were the firstteam in their height division to tacklethe final course. They nailed thecourse and set the bar very high forthe other competitors, but none weresuccessful.

PetMinders Inc. is based in Warren, NJ,and provides quality in-home animalcare, house-sitting services, andprivate in-home dog training lessons.PetMinders Inc. boasts a client base ofover 1,000 homes and services incommunities within a 10 mile radiusof Warren. The business has been inoperation for more than 12 years.


In this section of NAPPS Network, Carole Wilbourn, who has been called “the foundingmother of feline psychotherapy” and “the Feline Freud,” answers common questions abouttroublesome cat behavior.

Dear Carole:I have been a pet sitter for a couple with four catsfor quite some time. Recently, they welcomed a tiny,lanky, black stray kitten into their home. He wasvery scared of them beforehand, but with a lot oftime and food, the client was able to get him up onthe front porch. Eventually, the client’s husbandopened the door, the cat walked in, rubbed the othercats and initially seemed happy to be with them.Although he was still a bit skittish of the couple, heplayed with the other kittens.

Last week, the couple took him to their vet, wherehe received shots for rabies, distemper, and FEV.Ever since then, he has completely withdrawn. Hejust lays curled in a ball, and usually if my clientswalk towards him he runs off, usually into thebasement. He has a good appetite and uses thelitterbox, but other than that, he has become totallyantisocial toward both people and fellow felines.

Could it be that he is sick from the shots their vetgave him? Or is more along the lines of trust? Itruly appreciate your help.

Set-Back For Timid Kitten

Dear Pet Sitter,Very good of your clients to take this kitten into their home. But, yes, the vet visit was a breach of trust, too much at one timefor such a timid soul. However, their intentions were good. Unless he appears physically ill, allow him to hang out as he is buttalk to him softly. Repeat that he's safe, courageous and loved. He won't understand your words but he'll respond to yourcomforting body language and voice. He should start to become friendly again. Treat this as a petite set-back. He's in goodhands.

Dear Carole:Recently I noticed my client’s cat, JuJu, had acrescent-shaped bald patch on his body beside hisright elbow, which started to multiply into othercrescent-shaped patches above and below theoriginal one. I was puzzled and a bit alarmed, until Isaw him lying on his side grooming himself, andactually yanking his hair out as he attempted to pullit through his clenched jaw.

Then I realized what happened. I remembered havingseen JuJu grooming himself when he still had histeeth – how he would chomp on his hair and pull itthrough his teeth, “combing” it, as it were. Longstory short, he must have finally realized he wasn’t“combing” his hair anymore, since he can’t slidethrough his teeth, and he’s grooming himself in amore “normal” way. The hair on the bald patches isbeginning to grow back. Now that it’s over, I canchuckle!

Extraordinary Grooming

Dear Pet Sitter,You are quite observant and Juju, thank goodness, realized he should change his style of grooming.This is a fine example of how a cat adapts.

Dear Carole:Please help answer a major question that I have.In the last 6 months, my client adopted a 1 yearold male cat and a 4 month old female cat. In thelast couple of months, I have caught them doingunusual sexual things. What are my client’s catsdoing?

Birds and the BeesDear Pet Sitter,It’s not unusual for cats to be sensual and sexual even after themale is neutered and the female is spayed. Sounds like yourclient has two very sensual and creative cats. Good for them!


The Top 10 Reasons to Start Saving Money for Houston!By Linda Norton

Professional pet sitters are great withthe concept of “timing.”We have toget to all the homes on our dailyclient list in order to see the pets inour care. We are busy professionalswith a honed sense of timing. We liveby our schedules and have to beorganized in order to meet ourresponsibilities and provide the bestcare possible for our clients’ pets.

Do you by chance have the words“NAPPS Conference – Houston” with aquestion mark after it on your “to do”list or in your mind? Attending anational convention is probablysomething you would like to do butyou’re probably asking yourself if it isworth the money and if you can takethe time away from your business toattend. This question is of particularconcern to those of us who are solopet sitters because we generally haveto cancel all pet sitting appointmentsfor the time we will be away.

To help you make a decision, beloware 10 reasons why you should makeplans right away to attend yourNAPPS Annual Convention this year inthe great city of Houston, Texas, fromJanuary 26-28, 2007.

1.) NAPPS’ Convention GivesYou the Tools to Grow YourBusinessPart of NAPPS’ mission statement is tohelp pet sitters grow their businessesand our yearly conventions get betterevery year at providing top-notchspeakers and resources to help youaccomplish this. The NAPPSConvention Committee is made up ofpet sitters like you and we seek tofind the speakers that target theneeds of the professional pet sitter.

2.) Think of the ConferenceFee as an Investment Some people look at the combinationcost of the conference, hotel, andtravel expenses and take a step back.

Like anything in today’s high-pricedworld, you have to look at what you

get for your money. Our conventionsare designed to fill your mind withvaluable practical information, whichyou can use throughout the comingyear. When you seriously sit down andreview our convention program youwill see that in the end you aremaking an investment in yourbusiness and the tools you receive inHouston will benefit your business inmany ways in the future.

3.) Most Conference Costs areTax Deductible Check with your accountant. Keeptrack of all your convention expenses– hotel, airfare, gas, shuttles, food,

supplies purchased, etc. Much of whatyou spend can be tax deductible atthe end of the year!

4.) Networking ConnectionsWill be Beneficial Throughoutthe YearYou will meet other pet sitters whoshare the same passions, concerns,and questions that you have aboutthe business. You will meet veteranpet sitters who are willing to sharetheir knowledge with you. You willmeet people that can be valuablecontacts for you in the future of yourbusiness. Pet sitting, especially for thesolo pet sitter, can be somewhatisolating at times. Like Dr. Doolittle,you “talk to the animals” morefrequently than people, so thenetworking connections made at theconvention, can serve manypurposes. You can also stop by ourtrade show and visit with peoplefrom various pet companies!

5.) Knowledge is PowerOur conventions are chocked full ofseminars that will enhance yourknowledge of the pet sittingbusiness, pet behavior, health,nutrition, and much more. This year’sconvention will offer seminars ondisaster preparedness, pet insurance,


pet sitter insurance, information onrabbits, birds, fish, reptiles, and alwaysmore on cats and dogs! You will alsolearn how to be more high-tech bylearning about Web site development,listen to a panel of professional petsitters, and get certified in pet first aid!

6.) You Need the BreakAs a professional pet sitter you arebusy many hours of the day, evennights, holidays, and weekends. Add tothat your family responsibilities andyou can easily get burned out if youdon’t work at gaining balance in yourlife. A NAPPS convention can give youa break in your routine and yet still beeducational, relaxing, and enjoyable.When making your convention plans,why not schedule an extra day beforeor after the convention to sightsee inthe great city of Houston? For those ofyou who live in colder climates,January is a great time to be inHouston where the temps will be a bitmore gentle!

7.) More Involvement in NAPPSYou are a member of the A #1 nationalpet sitting association and coming tothe Houston convention will help youbecome more involved. You will meetother members and board of directormembers. You will become moreaware of how NAPPS works and themultitude of benefits available to youand your business.

8.) A Top Notch Experience isPlanned for YouIt seems that each year our NAPPSconventions get better and better!The Convention Committee has beenworking hard for months to make thisthe best experience for you. We havesought out excellent speakers, a greatlocation and accommodating hotel.We have put a lot of effort intocoordinating a program that will beenjoyable and informative. There isnothing like a NAPPS convention tomotivate and inspire you to go outand continue making your businessthe best it can be.

9.) It Communicates to ClientsThat You Take Your BusinessSeriouslyYour clients will be quite impressedwhen you let them know that you arenot just taking time off for a littlebreak at the end of January, but thatyou are going away to a NAPPSconvention that will help you servethem and their pets better. You canuse your attendance at theconvention to promote your businessto your local newspapers andcommunity. You can bring home awealth of information and resourcesthat will be directly helpful to yourclients. Your clients will know that youtake what you do seriously becauseyou are motivated to learn all you can

about pets, pet care, and the petsitting business.

10.) Let Your Voice be HeardNAPPS is a member drivenassociation. Your voice is needed,respected, and heard. At a NAPPSconvention you will be able to voiceyour opinion and share what hasworked for you with other members.You can learn how you can get moreinvolved in committees and planning.You can put faces to the names youread about in the NAPPS Network, seein NAPPS Chat and on the Web site,and hear about when you receive e-mail blasts and correspondence.

In conclusion, your business isimportant to you. You put your heartand soul into making it the best it canbe. The NAPPS convention can assistyou in making your business evenbetter. Look at your calendar today.Mark the weekend of January 26 – 28,2007, for the NAPPS convention. Lookat your budget. Talk to youraccountant. Discuss it with yourfamily, and then make plans to comedown to Houston where, like NASA,your National Association ofProfessional Pet Sitters is rocketing tonew heights. See you in Houston!


Join us from January 26-28, 2007, when NAPPS willvisit Houston, Texas! Our Annual Conference alwaysprovides an opportunity to exchange ideas andinformation about how to improve business andanimal handling skills.

At our educational sessions, you have theopportunity to learn from experts in the field aswell from peers who will pass along tips and tricksthat have worked for them. Don’t forget to setaside time to see new products and services at thetrade show!

Our Annual Conference isn’t all work, though! Kickback and network with fellow NAPPS pet sittersduring the Welcome Reception and Magic IslandDinner.

Jump on board and discover Houston, Texas, whereyou can get the tools for your business to “Rocketto New Heights!”

• American Red Cross Pet First Aid• Disaster Preparedness• Pet Health Insurance• Pet Sitter Liability and

Bonding Insurance Seminar• Rabbit Basic Care• Fish Basic Care• Bird Basic Care• Reptile Basic Care• Pet Sitting 101• Web Site Development• Pet Sitting Panel Discussion

Network with your fellow pet sitters:• At the Welcome Reception• During the NAPPS Chat Live Late Night

Breakout Sessions• At the Magic Island Off-site Dinner

Preliminary Schedule of EventsFriday, January 26

American Red Cross Seminar – Pet FirstAid (Additional Fee – $35 per person)

1:00 pm – 3:00 pmDisaster Preparedness Monica Leighton, 2007 NAPPS President-Elect

3:00 pm – 4:00 pmPet InsuranceLee Van Kirk, Pet’s Best

4:00 pm – 5:00 pmLiability and Bonding Insurance for Pet SittersDavid PearsallBusiness Insurers of the Carolinas

5:30 pm – 7:00 pmWelcome Reception

9:00 pm – 10:30 pmNAPPS Chat LiveLate Night Breakout Sessions

Saturday, January 277:30 am – 5:30 pm

Trade Show Exhibit Hours8:00 am – 9:00 am

Continental Breakfast8:45 am – 9:00 am

Opening Remarks and AwardsCeremony, Candance Labane - Godfrey2007 NAPPS President

9:00 am – 9:45 amRabbit Basic CareAnthony BellAmerican Rabbit Breeders Association

9:45 am – 10:30 amBird Basic CareHelen Fahlsing, Charlie’s Bird House

10:30 am – 10:40 amBreak

10:40 am – 11:25 amFish Basic CareAmy Lavergne, Houston Children’s Zoo

11:25 am – 12:10 pmReptile Basic CareKim RoyReptile and Small Animal Rescue

12:15 pm – 1:45 pmLunch and Vendor Product Demonstrations

1:45 pm – 3:15 pmPet Sitting 101 PanelCandance Labane-Godfrey2007 NAPPS President

3:15 pm – 4:15 pmPet Sitting Panel

4:15 pm – 5:15 pmWeb Site Development

7:00 pm – 10:00 pmOff-site Dinner – Magic Island

Sunday, January 287:30 am – 2:30 pm

Trade Show Exhibit Hours8:00 am – 9:00 am

Continental Breakfast

9:00 am – 10:00 amMotivational Speaker“Unleash Your Creativity”Karen McCulloughKaren McCullough & Co.

10:00 am – 11:00 am“The How Behind Wow! The Five ThingsAll Customers Want And Need”Peggy Morrow,Peggy Morrow & Associates

11:00 am – 11:45 amCanine Body LanguageColleen Pelar, Living with Kids and Dogs

11:45 am – 12:30 pmCat BehaviorDusty RainboltCertified Cat Behaviorist

12:30 pm – 1:30 pmLunch/Alternative Care Dog Nutrition Kate SolistiAnimal Communicator and Author

1:30 pm – 1:45 pmBreak

1:45 pm – 3:15 pmAlternative Care Cat NutritionFlower TherapyKate SolistiAnimal Communicator and Author

3:15 pm – 3:30 pmClosing Ceremonies


Presents 4 PetsThis year NAPPS is proud to havelaunched the Presents 4 Pets program.P4P is an annual collection drive forthe benefit of shelter pets in supportof National Animal ShelterAppreciation Week November 5-12,2006. This national program isdesigned to incorporate the threeobjectives of the NAPPS mission:

• Support to foster the success ofyour business

• Advocate the welfare of animals –demonstrated by “Making aDifference”

• Promote the value of professionalpet sitting – to connect with thepet community and itssupporters at a professional level.

Here is all this fun and easy programwill require:

• Ask your clients, friends, andneighbors to support and donatetoys, treats, blankets, towels, rugs,beds, bleach, leashes, collars,coupons, or newspapers onbehalf of shelter pets

• Gather their donations • Provide acknowledgement of

gifts• Deliver all items to your local

shelter or rescue group• Provide a formal thank you to the

donors

The P4P program is only limited byyour level of commitment. Use yourenergy and talents! You only need tofollow one simple and easy guideline:

• At completion of the projectforward copies of all thecontributors’ receipts to NAPPS.

You can make a difference duringNational Animal Shelter AppreciationWeek

P4P is inviting you to getinvolved and give back to thecommunity! Look forinformation on expansion ofthe P4P program in 2007.

Charitable Giving to Help Our Animal FriendsIn our communities, we are fortunateto have a number of organizationsthat rescue, shelter, and provide carefor many animals from our smallestfriends, to dogs and cats, and evenlions, tigers, and bears (oh my!). Thesecaring organizations usually dependupon the generosity of animal loversto fund the good work they do and tokeep their doors open.

A wide variety of charitable events aregoing on all the time for humanesocieties, shelters and rescueorganizations – raffles, auctions,dinners, telethons, races, walks, golftournaments – you name it. We haveall been involved in charitableactivities knowing the profits go tohelp the animals we love so much.These events draw awareness of theorganization and the mission;however they are labor intensive andare not expected to provide the totalfunding organizations need tooperate and serve the community.

Gifting to support the mission of yourfavorite non-profit animal

organization can combine yourcharitable and financial goals. Thegovernment provides tax incentives toencourage us to give to theseorganizations, thus improving notonly our lives but also those in need,including our animal friends.

Here are only a few of the many waysyou can give…and receive.

Current Gifts of cash, personalproperty, or appreciated assets suchas stocks or real estate can go to workimmediately and you can see theresults from your generosity. Yourcontribution can be fully income taxdeductible up to annual limits, withthe excess carried forward, and capitalgains tax avoided on the sale of theappreciated assets.

Bequests are gifts you make in yourliving trust, IRA, or life insurance policyleaving a legacy to your favoritecharity upon your demise.Organizations often providerecognition for those who make theirintentions known. Bequests are easy

to arrange and your estate can receivea charitable deduction for your gift.

Deferred Gifts, including variouscharitable trusts, gift annuities anddonor advised funds can providesubstantial estate and income taxbenefits as well as income to you andyour family, either now or in thefuture. Donors may also considerestablishing a private foundation orsupporting organization for morecomprehensive financial, family, andcharitable benefits.

NEW TAX LAW! The PensionProtection Act of 2006 provides thatIRA owners over 70 and one-half cangive non-deductible gifts up to$100,000 per year in IRA assetsdirectly to charitable organizations,without having to declare the amounttaken from the IRA as taxable income.This powerful new benefit, onlyavailable for 2006 and 2007, will beespecially helpful for donors lookingfor simplicity in major giving; thosewishing to give past the 50 percent ofAGI limit; those who wish to avoid


being taxed on Social Security income;and those who take StandardDeduction on their income tax returns.

There are many variations of thesestrategies that can help you makecharitable gifts from your heart thatalso benefit your financial situation.Careful planning is the key todeveloping a gifting plan that willmaximize the benefits you desire foryourself, your family…and yourchosen charitable organizations.

Article by Gina McBride, CFP, CSPG, ofMcBride Financial Advisory inCarlsbad. Gina is a Financial LifePlanner and Philanthropy PlanningConsultant. She can be reached [email protected] or 760-918-9361. Gina is also co-owner ofAnimal House Pet Care headquarteredin Carlsbad, CA.

Dogs and Winter Chill – How Do We Keep Them Fit?As winter approaches, it becomeschallenging to find new ways toexercise your clients’ pets. If a client’spet is hyper – always ready to chase aball, stick or a Frisbee – they need lotsof exercise to lower their energy level.The food they eat creates such highenergy that if they doesn’t get enoughplaytime, the pet can become boredor destructive in the home. This isespecially true when the weatherturns cold and dreary and long walksare less fun.

For dogs that qualify for official couchpotato status and don’t particularlyenjoy enthusiastic workouts, it’s evenmore important for you to exercisethem. These potentially paunchypooches also need exercise; but formany different reasons. These dogsneed to speed up their metabolism;eating the wrong diet and lyingaround can create an abundance offat cells and expand its shapely figureinto a less desirable one.

Whichever kind of dogs you care for,it’s important to get them movingeven if Ol’ Man Winter tries to throw akink in your regular visit. Before you

choose an all-weather exerciseregimen for your regular clients, besure all dogs are properly protectedwith current vaccinations, licenses andBordatella, to prevent kennel cough.The suggestions below are great evenif you just want to change up yourroutine! Don’t forget to ask yourclients for permission if you’re tryingsomething new with their pet!

• It’s a Bark Park: Look for a dogpark that is enclosed and hasfriendly, socialized dogs as guests.Let your client’s pet enjoysocializing with great dogs andfriendly people. The payback willbe a healthier, happier and moresocial canine.

• Pools for Pooches: A greatway to thin down and muscle uppups. This is a great activity fornatural water dogs year-roundand a nice alternative to thestandard walk around the block.

• Houndin’ around thePlayground: If there are nodog parks available, look for aplayground designed “strictly forthe dogs” where clients’ pets can

run, play, be safe, and have fun.• The Mutt Hutt: There are also

indoor dog parks and play-grounds that have startedappearing. Some are incorporatedinto doggie day care or doggiespas. These are great places tovisit if it’s too hot, too cold, oreven just raining! Many offer playtime to those outside of thedoggie day care environment.

• Trails for Tails: There is awonderful world of trails whereyou are welcome to hike and takescenic walks with your clients’pets. Check out the followingWeb site for more information:www.hikewithyourdog.com.

Lastly and most important: when youfind one of these gems to enjoy,please remember to help keep it safeand eye-pleasing for everyone. PICKUP after pets!

*Tip: If you plan to incorporate one ofthese regimens into your client-base,check with the owner of theplayground/pool to see if you can get agroup discount.

Karen Douglass, All Creatures Great & Small, LLC


Pet Pitching to the Local MediaAs a professional pet sitter, youknow the value of getting the wordout in your community about yourservices. But paying for advertisingcan be pricey. Ads appearing inlocal daily newspapers, heard onlocal radio stations, 30-secondspots on television, and theInternet can cost hundreds, eventhousands of dollars.

Unless your current clientele isexclusively millionaires – orbillionaires – advertising can take abig bite out of your monthlybudget.

But, you can alert your targetmarket about your talents –without costing a penny. Thesource? Your local newspaper.

As a former newspaper editor andreporter for a major daily in SouthFlorida, I know what media pitcheswill make it in the newspaper –and which ones will be pitched inthe nearest trash can. I am happy toshare with you some inside secrets onhow you can become a go-to expertfor your local media.

Let’s start by understanding how theaverage newspaper reporter thinks. Ingeneral, we come “equipped” withfiltering mentality that helps us sniffout a real story from a self-promotioncampaign. The good ones among usalso heed the advice delivered to mefrom a great newspaper editor:“If yourmother tells you she loves you, checkit out.”With no disrespect to mothers,the editor was conveying thatreporters should never assume andalways check out the facts.

With that introduction, let me offeryou 10 tips on how to properly pitch astory idea – or possibly the notion ofyou writing a regular column – to yourlocal publication.

1. Clearly identify the messageyou want to convey in yourstory pitch. Reporters get sockedwith lots of pitches from phonecalls, emails, and press releases. Besuccinct and deliver a one-pagedpitch for your idea.

2. Target your audience – localizethe news. Remember, this is acommunity newspaper, not theNew York Times or USA Today. So,always keep your local readers inmind and customized your pitchto fit their needs.

3. Put the “news hook” in the firstparagraph. Reporters aretypically crunched for time andhave perfected the art ofscanning. You need to grab themwith a novel idea in the firstparagraph to encourage them toread your press release.

4. Limit the pitch to one printedpage – or one screen online. Thepitch is to lure the reporter oreditor in on contacting you – noneed for a dissertation-sizedpress release.

5. Be straightforward – avoidflowery words and clichés. Actlike Sgt. Jack Webb from theDragnet television show bythinking,“Just the facts, ma’am (orsir).” Use active verbs, punchysentences and always be specific.

6. Proofread your pitch and readit backwards. You will be amazedby how many “oopsies” ingrammar and spelling that you

catch by using this technique.7. Plan ahead with the release of

your pitch to editors. Give themabout a month’s notice (or two-weeks, if possible) and piggy-backit to a local event that willincrease your chances of gettingcoverage. Or, pitch a story idea torun during “slow” times – such torun on Mondays or Tuesdays orduring holidays.

8. Include your contactinformation (including address,e-mail, phone, fax, and Website). Yes, as unbelievable as itmay sound, some people submitpress releases without any clearway for reporters or editors toreach them. Go with the multi-media approach of phone, fax, e-mail, Web site and your address).

9. Do not avalanche editors withduplicates. Once you submityour press release, follow it up ina day or two with a phone call. Ifno response, then follow up witha second (but differently writtenpress release) and phone call. Anymore than that and you mightland on the “do-not-disturb” listfor the newspaper.

by Arden Moore — © 2006


10. Don’t be self-promoting. Again,your message should benefitpet owners. The fact that you area professional pet sitter will beincluded in the news story orcolumn. Readers – and reporters– are more apt to contact you asan expert when they gain goodadvice on dog care.

Five Things Never to Say to the Media

1. It’s about time that you printed– or broadcasted - some goodnews. Would you be veryreceptive to someone whobegins a conversation that putsyou on the defensive?

2. I want to get some freepublicity about my pet sittingcompany. Again, this is a big no-no and sends up red flags fromthe news assignment desk.

3. I can write the story in maybe amonth or so. Newspapers aredaily – or weekly. They have bignews holes to fill. The hallmark ofa good newspaper contributor isthat he or she always meetsdeadlines.

4. I demand to see the editedcopy before it goes into print.Be more diplomatic by saying,“Ifyou wish me to be available toreview anything you’ve writtenfor accuracy purposes, I would behappy to do so.”The key is thatthe story is written for thegeneral readership – not for you.

5. You only want 500 words ofcopy? The story deserves atleast 2,000 words. Newspapernews pages are like jigsawpuzzles. Each page must conformto the specific layout of ads andavailable news hole space. Writingfour times more than you areassigned will probably result inthat being your final assignmentfor the publication.

Five Ways to Win Over the Media

1. Knowing the right editor tocontact - and spelling andpronouncing the editor’s namecorrectly. Editors regard this as aclue that you are a person whodoes his or her homework andprides themselves on being

accurate in saying – and spelling– names.

2. Pinpointing the right time tocontact the editor by phone –not trying to engage them inlengthy conversations whenthey are on deadline. Dailymorning publications typicallyhave “slow” times in the midmorning to early afternoon. By 4p.m., editors typically are in newsmeetings or furiously editingcopy to meet evening deadlines.

3. Turning in your story on time(or early) and providing gooddetails, clean copy, and a sourcelist. Editors do not have time totry to conduct an all-out searchfor an expert in the event theymust contact them forclarification or to answer a quickquestion.

4. Following up your written or e-mailed story pitch with a phonecall. This demonstrates yourdetermination and makes aneditor pay you more heed.

5. Offering future story ideas thatare timely, localized, andfeaturing appropriate experts.Once you have landed your firststory, the mark of a goodjournalist is that he or she alwayshas a list of other story ideas tokeep filling the newspaper pages.

Bonus Submission:Here is an example of a press release

that stands a good chance of being

read – and even accepted – by a

newspaper editor for a community

newspaper

Feb. 25, 2006Attention: Tom SmithLocal News EditorThe North County Times123 Main StreetOceanside, CA 92054

Dear Mr. Smith:Imagine waking up to find a roll oftoilet paper strewn like confettithroughout your living room. Ordiscovering that your bed is part of anight-time race course traversed by azooming blur of fur.

Welcome to the wonderful but wackyworld of kittens. We know about thedestructiveness of puppies, but feistyfelines are equally capable of drivingtheir owners c-r-a-z-y! In fact, cats just

surpassed dogs in popularity and innumbers here in northern San DiegoCounty and across the nation. Three in10 American households own at leastone cat, according to the latest surveyconducted by the American PetProducts Manufacturers Association.

As a professional pet sitter and writer, Ipropose a guest column or feature inyour local news section that identifies10 tips to ensure how to share homeswith feline friends – not feline felons.Spring signals kitten season. Here is anopportunity to educate your readerson how to adopt – and keep – theright kitten. Advice from a localveterinarian who specializes in felinemedicine and a cat rescue groupofficial will be included.

I will follow up in a few days with anemail that provides you more detailsas well as a telephone call. In themeantime, I have enclosed mybusiness card and invite you to visitmy Web site: www.byarden.com to seesome of my published work.

Mr. Smith, I enjoy reading The NorthCounty Times each day andappreciate the space you devote forcommunity news. I hope to work withyou on giving your readers theknowledge they need to becomebetter pet parents.

Best,Arden MoorePO Box 2727Oceanside, CA 92054W: 760 433-3480Fax: 760 [email protected]

Arden Moore spent 20 years as a

newspaper reporter and editor,

covering space shuttles, super bowls,

state legislatures, and even cake bake-

offs. Since 1999, she has focused on

writing for national magazines and

authoring books on dogs, cats, human

health and fitness. She is also a

professional speaker on the topics of

writing and pet care.Take a peek at

what Arden is all about by visiting her

Web site: www.ardenmoore.com.


20 Factor Checklist to DetermineIndependent Contractor vs. Employee StatusAs an aid to determine whether anindividual is an employee under thecommon law rules, 20 factors orelements have been identified asindicating whether sufficient control ispresent to establish an employer-employee relationship. The degree ofimportance of each factor variesdepending on the occupation and thefactual context in which the servicesare performed. The 20 factors aredesigned only as guides fordetermining whether an individual isan employee; special scrutiny isrequired in applying the 20 factors toassure that formalistic aspects of anarrangement designed to achieve aparticular status do not obscure thesubstance of the arrangement (that is,whether the person or persons forwhom the services are performedexercise sufficient control over theindividual for the individual to beclassified as an employee). The 20factors are described below:

q 1. Instructions. A worker who

is required to comply with otherpersons’ instructions about when,where, and how he or she is towork is ordinarily an employee.This control factor is present if theperson or persons for whom theservices are performed have theright to require compliance withinstructions. See, for example, Rev.Rul. 68-598, 1968-2 C.B. 464, andRev. Rul. 66-381, 1966-2 C.B. 449.

q 2. Training. Training a worker

by requiring an experiencedemployee to work with theworker, by corresponding withthe worker, by requiring theworker to attend meetings, or byusing other methods, indicatesthat the person or persons forwhom the services are performedwant the services performed in aparticular method or manner. SeeRev. Rul. 70-630, 1970-2 C.B. 229.

q 3. Integration. Integration of

the worker’s services into the

business operation generallyshows that the worker is subjectto direction and control. Whenthe success or continuation of abusiness depends to anappreciable degree upon theperformance of certain services,the workers who perform thoseservices must necessarily besubject to a certain amount ofcontrol by the owner of thebusiness. See United States v. Silk,331 U.S. 704 (1947), 1947-2 C.B.167.

q 4. Services RenderedPersonally. If the services mustbe rendered personally,presumably the person orpersons for whom the servicesare performed are interested inthe methods used to accomplishthe work as well as in the result.See Rev. Rul. 55-695, 1955-2 C.B.H.410

q 5. Hiring, Supervising, andPaying Assistants. If theperson or persons for whom theservices are performed hire,supervise, and pay assistants, thatfactor generally shows controlover the workers on the job.However, if one worker hiredsupervises, and pays the otherassistant pursuant to a contractunder which the worker agrees toprovide materials and labor andunder which the worker isresponsible only for theattainment of a result, this factorindicates an independentcontractor status. Compare Rev.Rul 63-115, 1963-1 C.B. 178, withRev. Rul. 55-593, 1955-2 C.B. 610.

q 6. Continuing Relationship.A continuing relationshipbetween the worker and theperson or persons for whom theservices are performed indicatesthat an employer-employeerelationship exists. A continuingrelationship may exist where

work is performed at frequentlyrecurring although irregularintervals. See United States V. Silk.

q 7. Set Hours of Work. The

establishment of set hours ofwork by the person or persons forwhom the services are performedis a factor indicating control. SeeRev. Rul. 73-591, 1973-2 C.B. 337.

q 8. Full Time Required. If the

worker must devote substantiallyfull time to the business of theperson or persons for whom theservices are performed, suchperson or persons have controlover the amount of time theworker spends working andimpliedly restrict the worker fromdoing other gainful work. Anindependent contractor, on theother hand, is free to work whenand for whom he or she chooses.See Rev. Rul. 56-694, 1956-2 C.B.694.

q 9. Doing Work onEmployer’s Premises. If thework is performed on thepremises of the person orpersons for whom the servicesare performed, that factorsuggests control over the worker,especially if the work could bedone elsewhere. Rev. Rul. 56-660,1956-2 C.B. 693. Work done off thepremises of the person orpersons receiving the services,such as the office worker,indicates some freedom fromcontrol. However, this fact by itselfdoes not mean that the worker isnot an employee. The importanceof this factor depends on thenature of the service involved andthe extent to which an employergenerally would require thatemployees perform such serviceson the employer’s premises.Control over the place of work isindicated when the person orpersons for whom the servicesare performed have the right to


compel the worker to travel adesignated route to canvass aterritory within a certain time, orto work at specific places asrequired. See Rev. Rul. 56-694.

q 10. Order or Sequence Set.If a worker must perform servicesin the order or sequence set bythe person or persons for whomthe services are performed, thatfactor shows that the worker isnot free to follow the worker’sown pattern of work but mustfollow the established routinesand schedules of the person orpersons for whom the servicesare performed. Often, because ofthe nature of an occupation, theperson or persons for whom theservices are being performed donot set the order of the servicesor set the order infrequently. It issufficient to show control,however, if such person orpersons retain the right to do so.See Rev. Rul 56-694.

q 11. Oral or Written Reports.A requirement that the workersubmit regular or written reportsto the person or persons forwhom the services are performedindicates a degree of control. SeeRev. Rul 70-309, 1970-1 C.B. 199,and Rev. Rul. 68-248, 1968-1 C.B.431.

q 12. Payment by Hour, Week,Month. Payment by the hour,week, or month generally pointsto an employer-employeerelationship, provided that thismethod of payment is not just aconvenient way of paying a lumpsum agreed upon as the cost of ajob. Payment made by the job oron a straight commissiongenerally indicates that theworker is an independentcontractor. See Rev. Rul. 74-389,1974-2 C.B. 330.

q 13. Payment of Businessand/or Traveling Expenses.If the person or persons forwhom the services are performedordinarily pay the worker’sbusiness and/or travelingexpenses, the worker is ordinarily

an employee. An employer, to beable to control expenses,generally retains the right toregulate and direct the worker’sbusiness activities. See Rev. Rul.55-144, 1955-1 C.B. 483.

q 14. Furnishing of Tools andMaterials. The fact that theperson or persons for whom theservices are performed furnishsignificant tools, materials, andother equipment tends to showthe existence of an employer-employee relationship. See Rev.Rul 71-524, 1971-2 C.B. 346.

q 15. Significant Investment.If the worker invests in facilitiesthat are used by the worker inperforming services and are nottypically maintained byemployees (such as themaintenance of an office rentedat fair value from an unrelatedparty), that factor tends toindicate that the worker is anindependent contractor. On theother hand, lack of investment infacilities indicates dependence onthe person or persons for whomthe services are performed forsuch facilities and, accordingly,the existence of an employer-employee relationship. See Rev.Rul. 71-524. Special scrutiny isrequired with respect to certaintypes of facilities, such as homeoffices.

q 16. Realization of Profit orLoss. A worker who can realize aprofit or suffer a loss as a result ofthe worker’s services (in additionto the profit or loss ordinarilyrealized by employees) isgenerally an independentcontractor, but the worker whocannot is an employee. See Rev.Rul 70-309. For example, if theworker is subject to a real risk ofeconomic loss due to significantinvestments or a bona fideliability for expenses, such assalary payments to unrelatedemployees, that factor indicatesthat the worker is anindependent contractor. The riskthat a worker will not receivepayment for his or her services,

however, is common to bothindependent contractors andemployees and thus does notconstitute a sufficient economicrisk to support treatment as anindependent contractor.

q 17. Working for More ThanOne Firm at a Time. If aworker performs more than deminimis services for a multiple ofunrelated persons or firms at thesame time, that factor generallyindicates that the worker is anindependent contractor. See Rev.Rul 70-572, 1970-2 C.B. 221.However, a worker who performsservices for more than oneperson may be an employee ofeach of the persons, especiallywhere such persons are part ofthe same service arrangement.

q 18. Making ServiceAvailable to General Public.The fact that a worker makes hisor her services available to thegeneral public on a regular andconsistent basis indicates anindependent contractorrelationship. See Rev. Rul 56-660.

q 19. Right to Discharge. The

right to discharge a worker is afactor indicating that the workeris an employee and the personpossessing the right is anemployer. An employer exercisescontrol through the threat ofdismissal, which causes theworker to obey the employer’sinstructions. An independentcontractor, on the other hand,cannot be fired so long as theindependent contractor producesa result that meets the contractspecifications. Rev. Rul 75-41,1975-1 C.B. 323.

q 20. Right to Terminate. If the

worker has the right to end his orher relationship with the personfor whom the services areperformed at any time he or shewishes without incurring liability,that factor indicates an employer-employee relationship. See Rev.Rul. 70-309.


NAPPS would like to welcome the

following new members that have joined

between May and September 26, 2006

AlabamaKatherine Key, Pet Perfect Professional Pet Sitting Service,

Birmingham

ArizonaGena Allsop, Bark-N-Meows Premier

Pet Companion Services, Phoenix

Kathy Beazley, For The Love Of Pets, LLC, Mesa

Kim Belzner, Paws At Home, Mesa

Nathan Braaten, San Tan Canine Training, Tempe

Kathy Cambal, Canine Cabs, Scottsdale

Kim Cardwell, Kim's Pet Sitting Services, Tucson

Lara Evans, Doggiesmyle, LLC, Phoenix

Thomas Glodek M.D., Pet Lodges Of America LLC,

Litchfield Park

Shannon Hamilton, Precious Paws Cat & House Sitting,

Bullhead City

Holly Huntimer, AZ Pet Services,LLC, Glendale

Stacy Koruba, Lucky Pet Services, Surprise

Eric Kuglin, Pet Me Please Pet Sitting, LLC, Chandler

Dawn Lewis, Camp K-9, Cottonwood

Andrea Miller, Camp Happy Tails Pet Sitting, Prescott

Nicole Niederhaus, Nicole Niederhaus, Fountain Hills

Denise Ponti, The Sweet Life Pet Concierge, Goodyear

Amber Rademaker, Cactus Critter Sitters, Mesa

Stacy Richards, Equine Sitter Services, Camp Verde

Linda Scatena, Pampered Paws Pet-Sitting, LLC, Scottsdale

Christa Schauermann, All About The Kritter, Chandler

Nancy Schmid, Got Pets?, LLC, Peoria

Janet Snow, Snow's LLC, Phoenix

Richard Wales, The Dog House, Sun City

CaliforniaAna Alvord, TLC Pet Care, Escondido

Natalie Andrews, Your Happy Whiskers, Orange

Christine Bacosa, Leave Em To Me, Santa Cruz

Mari Barnum, Indio

Wendy Brandariz, Paw-Fect Pet Care, Placerville

Gail Caldwell, Animal Nanny, Tehachapi

Karin Cornwall, Dog's Best Friend, Oakland

Courtney Flood, Courtney's Critter Sitters, Van Nuys

Monique Gentry, Just Cats, Oakland

Emilio Gonzalez, Roci Ryder, Concord

Sabrina Grande, Pampered Pet Sitting, Harbor City

Irene Green, The Kitty Sitter, Citrus Heights

Carol Gross, Care Bear's All Pets Service, Santa Maria

RW Henley, R Dubs House Sitting, Concord

Ken Jacobi, Advantage Pet & Property Services,

Cathedral City

Carey Japhet, Carey's Pet Care Plus, Riverside

Stefanie Kent, Happy At Home Pet Sitting Services,

San Diego

Loretta Lazier, Sit-A-Pet, Redwood City

Corinne Locher, Corinne's Pet Sitting Service, Whittier

JoLeen Magill, One Lucky Dog, Newbury Park

Leeanna Massignani, Bow Wow Meow, Winchester

Rachel McConathy, Bella Star Pet Services, Camarillo

John Miklosko, Labor Of Love Pet Service, Santa Cruz

Jill Morris, Royal Pet Paws, Mission Viejo

Kristin Morrison, Woof! Pet Sitting Service, San Rafael

Katie Owensby, See Katie Run, Walnut Creek

Kristen Palacios, All Paws Pet-Sitting Service, Granada Hills

Melissa Roth, The Pet Concierge, Los Angeles

Julie Sargent, Four-Legged Friends Pet Sitting, Corona

Chirl Saylor, Your Pet In Mind, Northridge

Justine Schroeder, 3A Pet Sitting, Fremont

Jodi Simard, Your Pet's Friend Pet Care, La Habra Heights

Jayne Smith, Professional Pet Services, Sonora

Anthony Sunseri, A Trusting Friend, Discovery Bay

Paula Suyehiro, San Francisco

John Torres, SUPERPAWS, Long Beach

Janete Weisntein, The Pet Assistant, Los Angeles

Gale Wheat, Gale's Pet Sitting, Indio

Arlene Woolley, Best Friend For Hire, Tustin

ColoradoCarrie Aldrich, Ciao Meow In-Home Pet Sitting Services, LLC,

Englewood

Micki Poissant, All Clawz N Pawz, LLC, Arvada

Larissa Rignall, Leave It To Larissa & Associates,

Grand Junction

New NAPPS Members


Terri Root, Terri's Tails, Arvada

Gerald Schwartz, The Animal Support Providers, Longmont

Randy Sup, R & J Sup Pet Sitters, Greeley

Carrie Vogel, Durango

Mary Walenter, Comfy Critters Pet Sitting, Loveland

Carla Wilmer, Furmost Pet Sitting, LLC, Parker

ConnecticutJudith Aub, Milford

Elizabeth Graywolf, There's No Paws Like Home, LLC,

Bloomfield

Gary James, Healthydoggies, Oxford

George Kennedy, Best Choice Pet Services, Torrington

Beth Maskell, Beth's Pet Sitting Service, Quaker Hill

Jessica Morse, Pet Appointments Walks and Sitting,

Killingworth

Laura Selvaggio Burban, Animal Tails House Calls, LLC,

Madison

April Settembri, Home Comfort PetCare, East Granby

Candy Tousignant, Candy's Cozy Critters Pet Sitting,

Gales Ferry

DelawareTori Carter, FETCH! Pet Care Of New Castle County,

New Castle

Valerie May, Stringer Dade's Pet & House Sitting Service,

Felton

Lynn Shelton, At Your Bark N Call, New Castle

Diane Weller, All Creatures Great & Small, Dover

FloridaBetsy Batista, Pet Patrol Pet Care Services, Orlando

Sakina Blair, Leashes and Treats Pet Sitting,

Deerfield Beach

William Borawski, Bill's Pet Sitting Service, Fort Lauderdale

Debra Day, Pompano Beach

Ed Deitsch, Boca Bark and Bonefest, Boca Raton

Marcy Denham, Happy Tails Pet Sitting Service, Ellenton

Robin Harrison, ROB'S K9 .. KAT KARE, Delray Beach

Lynn Jossfolk, Loyal Companion Petcare & Fitness, Weston

Barbara Loushay, Pals for Paws, Sebring

Geraldine Lynch, The Whole Kit 'N' Kapoodle, Sarasota

Sandra Lynch, Critter Comforts Pet Sitting, Port Orange

Eleanor McCoy, East Paws, Inc., Oakland Park

Julie Michael, Deerfield Beach

Gwenda Piccirillo, Piccirillo Petsitters, Palm Beach Gardens

Heather Radloff, Happy At Home Pet Sitting, Palm Coast

Susan Silva, Pawprints Of Celebration, Celebration

Sophie Sprague, All Paws Pet Service, LLC, Gulf Breeze

Carmen Suero, Happy Paws Dog Walking

and Related Services, LLC, Miami Beach

Ashley Vail, Bed 'n Biscuit, Miami Shores

Beth York Wolf, A Pet Sitting Service - 4 My K9 -

4 My Kat - 4 All, Palm Harbor

GeorgiaBrandyn Bozeman, The Doggie Nanny, Decatur

Marci Griffin, Milton Pet Sitting, Alpharetta

Julia Hockley, Pet Techs, Lilburn

Joseph Kaplan Jr., A Dog's Best Friend, Dacula

Sylvia Lingefelt, Love, Hugs & Treats Pet Sitters, L.L.C.,

Lawrenceville

Kimberly Suddeth, Home Is Where the Pet Is, LLC,

Cumming

IowaDestiny Peterson, Pet Nanny on the Way, Alta

Vicki Stender, Walk The Dog, West Des Moines

IllinoisJulie Ann Ausbrook, The Pink Pooch, Chicago

Kristine Banks, Hillillyhounds, Yorkville

Jeffrey Bittner, Your Pet's Best Friend, Urbana

Sean Hunter, Doggy Au Pair, Chicago

David Lawlor, Woof N' Bark Pet Services, Chicago

Judy Leonardis, Puppy Love Pet Care, South Barrington

Michael Mihalo, USA Dog Walkers, Bolingbrook

Sandra Mouhot, Gotta Go, Brookfield

Lindsey Pearlman, Sit and Stay Pet Care, Chicago

Heather Robinson, Bow Wow Meow, Inc,, Chicago

Holly Rodgers, Always There Concierge, Aurora

Holly Rodgers, Pet Pals Natural Pet Market, West Dundee

Julie Shannon, Pampered Pets, La Grange

Cathi Smith, The Pet Nanny, Saint Charles

Judi Snyder, Midwest Equestrian Services, Freeport

Cassandra Walts, Kritter Sitters, Milford

New NAPPS Members


IndianaCathy Matthews, Best Buddies Now (BBN), Greenfield

Ashley Wentz, Critter Care Pet Services2, Warsaw

Paige Wurtz, Rockwell Farm-Estate,

Farm & Personal Pet Sitters, Lawrenceburg

KansasMary Guy, Critter Sitters, LLC, Garden City

Sunny Otto, Divided Sky Pet Sitting & Housecare Service,

Manhattan

KentuckyRobert Holt, Crazy Fur Critters, Paducah

Jean Schott, Pet Caregivers Of London/Laurel County,

London

LouisianaMarcella Anders, Majestic Pet Sitters, Lake Charles

MassachusettsJoanne Bambury, No Place Like Home, Wakefield

Jean Flaherty, Canine Fitness Club, Dracut

Pam Hess, Pam's Pet Sitting, Brighton

Jill Hourihan, Running The Pack, Natick

Corbin Kohn, Newton Dog Walking, Inc., Sherborn

Tamara Pratt, WOOFIES!, Boylston

Karen Price, South Paws Doggie Daycare, Hanover

Janet Simon, Janet's Doggie Day Care, Dartmouth

Christine Sylvester, DOGgone PURRfect Pet Care, Dracut

Dawn Thompson, Doggie Pawpins, Brewster

MarylandLauren Bittel, Go Fetch! Dog Walking Service, Baltimore

Joann Chartrand, Petals & Paws, Bel Air

Christine Fries, Terrapin Pets, LLC, Beltsville

Ada Ghuman, Rally - Round Home Services, Laurel

Cheryl Peterson, Pet Tales Pet Care, Thurmont

Darren Walker, Contented Pets, Rockville

MaineStephanie Long, Portland's Paws, Portland

MichiganAnne Bowman, Precious Paws Pet Sitting, Royal Oak

Linda Klebba, Linda's Pet Sitting, Inc., Westland

Lori Nelson, Lori's Pet Sitting Service, Rochester Hills

MinnesotaJill Engle, Jill's Pet Sitting, Faribault

MissouriCandace Blumhardt, Family Friends Pet Care, Kansas City

North CarolinaCindy Carpenter, Pause 4 Paws Pet Sitting, Gastonia

Rosie Chamberlain, PuppyActive, Morrisville

Elaine Chevalier, Able Dog, Wake Forest

Donna Curtis, A1 Diamond Pet Sitting and Taxi Co., Dallas

Richard Diederick, Critter Sitters, Sanford

Barbara Himmelein, See Spot Smile, Charlotte

Lisa Holder, Royal Treatment Pet Sitting, Winston Salem

Melissa Horomanski, Raleigh

Kelley Kidd, Kel's Critters Pet Sitting, Greensboro

Karen Kvam, Tender Loving Care Petsit, Raleigh

Elisabeth McKay, Best Friends Pet Care, Black Mountain

Jane Mitchell, The Personal Touch, Asheville

Robin Petty, Fuzzykins, Holly Springs

Elizabeth Philippus, Philippus's Pet Sitting, Concord

Jennifer Rust, Critter Sitters Of NC, Monroe

New HampshireLinda Stanley, Pet-Zazz!, Plaistow

Britney Teague-Croteau, All Breeds K9 Training Center,

Pelham

New JerseySuzanne Chamberlain, 2x4 By Sue, Woodstown

Danielle Cherence, Shorty Tails, Inc., Highlands

Elizabeth Curry, No Bones About It! Pet Sitting, Palmyra

Jennifer Deigan, Four on the Floor Pet Services, Edgewater

Christina DeStefano, Magnolia Personal Assistants,

Mullica Hill

Corinne Driscoll, All Paws Pet Sitting, Cherry Hill

Kristen Erbacher, PAWSitive Intentions, CLIFFWOOD

New NAPPS Members


Karen French, Out On A Leash, LLC, Berkeley Heights

Lynne Gould, Pet Partner, Wall Twp.

Wayne Gruen, Here & There Pet Care, Little Falls

Carrie Hammer, All Creature Comforts, Forked River

Kristen Jacomino, Maple Shade

Kelly Layton, Kelly's Pampered Pets, Tinton Falls

Teresa Littera, My Own Sweet Home Pet Sitting, Marlboro

Kyle Marcinczyk, LottaLuv Pet Care, Waretown

Sara Miller, Sara's Walkin' Wonders, Bernardsville

Kara Paoletti, One Fur All, Westfield

Rondi Radtke, Walk This Way, Bound Brook

Steve Reznick, SJ Ferret Rescue and Sanctuary, Inc.,

Gibbsboro

Ellen Scibelli, Brick Pet Buddies, Brick

Mariane Sisti, Spring Lake Pet Care, LLC, Spring Lake

Kelly Swayze, Puppy Playpen, Marlton

Jane Wiklund, Tails Are A Waggin' Pet Sitting Svc., Brick

New MexicoIrma Hamilton, Dawgs With Attitude, Albuquerque

NevadaCheryl Finger, Sophisticated Pet Service, Las Vegas

New YorkChrissy Brown, Chrissy's Pet Sitting, Highland Falls

Kristina Casali, On The Leash Professional Pet Care Services,

New York

Vivianne Castanos, Pet Angel, New York

Carol Clouse, Creature Comforts Plus, Sunnyside

Melissa Currelley, A Walk Around the Corner, Brooklyn

Frances Depaolo, Frans Pet Sitting and Services,

Staten Island

Dawn Elliot, Zoey and Pals Pet Sitting, West Babylon

Ellen Epstein, Old Town Pups, Brooklyn

Amy Foley, Homeward Bound, Glens Falls

Sonja Gruenheid, 4-Paws In Home Services, Yaphank

Jeremy Henggeler, Jay's Sit and Stay, Levittown

Heather Jackson, 4 Paws Resort, Massapequa

Julia Kim, Wet Nose Doggy Gym, Inc., New York

Denise Montagnese, 'Gold Coast Pet Nanny,’ Syosset

Lisa Padgett, Padgett Pups, New York

Karen Parker, Professional Pet Sitter, East Setauket

Linda Romanowski, Precious Paws Pet Sitting LLC,

Washingtonville

Barbara Sanelli, Healthy Hound / Tail Waggers, Medford

Laurie Santo, Furry Friends Pet Sitters At Your Service,

N. Merrick

Sheila Sim, Reliable Dog Walkers and Cat Sitters, New York

Lori Slavin, Love Your Pets, East Northport

Sean St. John, The Pet Buddy, Brooklyn

Theresa Torre, Luv Your Pet, Luv Your Sitter, Inc,

Wading River

Holly Trotter-Johnston, Ready, Pet, Go!, Levittown

Denise Yarberough, Pets Are People Too, New York

OhioSandra Denman, Forget-me-knot Pet Sitters, Garrettsville

Diana Echols, All Breed Pet Sitting Service, Casstown

Laura Ludlow, Columbus Petsitters, LLC, Columbus

Linda Osherow, Stay Home Pet Care, Akron

OklahomaMirjana Pellegrino, Doggie Day Camp, Oklahoma City

OregonJody Boyd, Jody’s Paws in the Week, Milwaukie

Colleen Ige, Happy Trails Pet Sitting, Hermiston

Lola Jasper, Lola’s Pet Sitting Service, Klamath Falls

PennsylvaniaWendy Bott, Pets in the City, Pittsburgh

Kristen Burton, Your Best Friend Petsitting, Moscow

Adina Dymond, All Fur Paws, Thorndale

Daniel Galfano, PetCare Group, West Chester

Lorraine Masticola, Lorraine’s Dog and

House Sitting Service, Secane

Carol Moore, Carol’s Cows To Kittens Pet Sittin’,

East Norriton

Andrea Myers, Suzy Q’s Animal Service, New Freedom

Denise Plowman, Emma’s Host Home Dog Sitting,

Monroeville

Adina Silberstein, Queenie’s Pets, Philadelphia

Carolyn Sommers, Sommers Petsitting, Quakertown

Jack Spradley, The Urban Dog, Inc., Philadelphia

New NAPPS Members


Kristi Strang, Creature Comfort & Care, LLC, Hatfield

Thais Tepper, PNPIC, Meadow Lands

Rhode IslandLora Brown, Pampered Pets and Plants, Newport

Robb Yates, A Sweet Relief, Lincoln

South CarolinaVedonna Sutton, PAW RIF FIC Pet Sitting, Goose Creek

TennesseeMolly Dauberger, The Leash We Can Do!, Bartlett

Deborah Tiefenbacher, Four Footed Pals

Home Pet Service, LLC, Thompsons Station

Teresa Williamson, The Pet Nanny, Memphis

TexasAmber Bowers, Kozy Kritters Pet Sitters, Hurst

Doreen Carbone, Lakeway Pet Sitting Service, Lakeway

Tamara Dailey, Moxie’s Pet Services, Austin

Tiffany Lewis, Board At Home Animal Care & Monitoring,

Austin

Dianne Mestayer, The Cajun Critter Sitter, Austin

Susan Mock, Susan’s TLC Pet Sitting, Georgetown

Michelle Poblenz, Creature Comfort, Colleyville

Cindy Powers, Pawsitively Pampered Pet Sitting & Services,

San Antonio

Mary Singleton, Lost Pines Pet Sitting, Bastrop

UtahSiri Lillehaugen, Park City Pet Sitters, Park City

VirginiaKimberly Britton, Kpaws, LLC, Alexandria

Lana Bunch, We Love Your Pets, LLC, Newport News

Virginia Clarke, Your Best Friends Pet Care, Chantilly

David Davila, Performance Dogs, Sterling

Doreen Deiny, Wags N Purss, Mechanicsville

Susan Esplen-Keller, Friends Of Fur Professional Pet Sitting,

Virginia Beach

Anastacia Frost, Amie a Pied, Oakton

Mary Furgeson, Critter Sitters & Associates, Chester

Michele Giarrusso, Great Dogs, Front Royal

Jakki Harbolick, Animals Around Town, Leesburg

Melinda Harrington, Critter Care Pet Sitting, Mc Lean

Jerry and Nancy Hess, Double H Pet Sitters, Stafford

Hillary Hutcheon, Dog Days And Cat Ways, Fairfax

Bettina Kingree, There’s No Place Like Home

Pet Sitting Service, Edinburg

Kelsey Parker, Stafford

Simin Radjou, Canine Pet Care, Fairfax

Shayne Rainey, Raining Cats & Dogs, Alexandria

Kristen Smith, Tilghman’s K9 Club, Inc., Alexandria

Karen Wettstein, Scampi’s Pet Care Services, LLC, Fairfax

VermontLeslie Ermolovich, Blue Ribbon Pet Sitting, LLC, Colchester

WashingtonSheelah Doherty, Grateful Pet Services, Bellevue

Katrina Koleto, KatKo’s Pet-Sitting, Seattle

Caroline Luther, Kennewick

Katie Macellari, Atlas Dog Walking, Seattle

Sandra Rubell, Sandy The Critter Sitter, Des Moines

WisconsinJoe Pavlic, Walkies Pet Services, LLC, Wauwatosa

West VirginiaJudy Howard, Judy’s Pet Sitting, Harpers Ferry

New NAPPS Members

N a t i o n a l Ass o c i a t i o n o f P ro f ess i o n a l Pe t S i t t e r s , I n c .1 5 0 0 0 C o m m e r c e P a r k w a y , S u i t e C • M t . L a u r e l , N J 0 8 0 5 4E - M a i l : n a p p s @ a h i n t . c o m • W e b s i t e : w w w . p e t s i t t e r s . o r g

C O M M I T T E E A P P L I C A T I O N(Print or Type)

As a member of NAPPS, you play a part in the exciting growth of the in-home professional pet care industry, and you have a voice in theassociation’s affairs and governance. You can help shape your association bybecoming more involved in the programs and activities that NAPPS offers.Your time commitment is up to you. You can be involved as little or as muchas you like. By serving on a Committee, you learn new skills and networkwith your peers. Get involved today!

Member ID ______________________________________________________

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Your Name _____________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________

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Please indicate the committees on which you would like to serve:

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qMarketing Committee qAnnual Conference Subcommittee

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Please return completed form to:NAPPS • 15000 Commerce Parkway, Suite C • Mt. Laurel NJ 08054 • Fax (856) 439-0525

COMMITTEES t

Benefits CommitteeDevelops New Member Benefits.

Participates in Certification Programand Disaster Preparedness Program.

Oversees Ezine, Volunteer Recruitment,NAPPS Chat List Serve.

tMarketing Committee

Promotes NAPPS and the Pet SittingProfession. Assists in preparation of

Annual Conference. Reviews Website.Solicits Corporate Sponsorship.

tMembership Committee

Oversees Membership Growth andRetention, Chapter Development.

N A P P S o f f e r s i t s m e m b e r sm a ny va l u ab l e b e n e f i t si n c l u di n g :• A Voice in the Association• Prestige and Professionalism • Exposure • Code of Ethics• Networking• Bonding Insurance — discounted rate• Liability Insurance — discounted rate• Health Insurance — discounted rate• 800# Pet Sitter Locator• Online Pet Sitter Locator • Website • Annual Conference & Trade Show• Quarterly Magazine• Certification Program• Ezine• Virtual Library• Sample Press Releases and Materials• Business Forms• List Serve• Monthly Mentoring Teleconferences• Publications & Videos• Trade Show Support• Credit Card Processing

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