July Pet Tips, News, and Awws
Your best summer pet care tips (+ free downloadable)
Rescue pet pics & tales: things that make you go 😭
July in pet care: dog AI and homemade treats
Hey pet pros,
Summer rush have you panting? Treat yourself to a 3-minute break
Summer Tips for Pet Pros, by Pet Pros
We asked you to share advice for new pet businesses this summer, and you delivered! We made it into a shareable image you can easily post on your online communities. Let’s be real: pet care can be isolating, which is why connecting with and learning from other pros is essential.
Click this summer pet care tips link from advice from pricing to client forms. Here’s a bite-sized preview:
Pets are living beings, not appointments. They don’t always follow the script, so you’ve got to stay calm and ready. Trust your gut. If something feels off, speak up.
Bracey, Sniffari Strolls (Bracey is also launching a pet care community at r/petsitterhub!)
Get to know your local colleagues and build relationships, even with those you may one day view as competition. Treat their time and experience as valuable — because it is.
Annie, All About Services, LLC
Did you know over 21% of pet pros don’t network with other pet caregivers?
Pet care is better together! Our free ebook breaks down 1,000+ pet parent and pro surveys into helpful stats about industry trends, growing a pet biz, and more.
The Pets That Rescued Us
With the lowest pet adoption rates of any season, summer is the time to celebrate rescue pets. In these PCI staff rescue stories, a little love made all the difference.
“Stevie was rescued from an animal hoarding house five years ago. She didn’t know how to play with toys, but now lives for a good game of fetch or tug-of-war.
I always joke that I’m her emotional support human, but she’s my soul-dog and has brought immeasurable joy to my life.” – Alex
“Bones was already 10 or 11 years old when his previous family moved and left him behind.
At first, his foster home thought it was a mistake when I reached out to visit him — he had gotten no interest for 6 months, but I just knew I had to give him a loving, comfy twilight home. I got Bones on Halloween 2021 and I’ve been in love ever since.” – Chelsea
“Nearly 4 years ago, I was struggling with mental health and realized there was something missing in my life.
I met Brady through a rescue group in Utah called Rescue Rovers. Brady has been a constant companion and best friend ever since — he is everything I could’ve asked for as a pet.” – Ben
Furever Family Feature: Show Us Your Rescue Pets!
We want to feature the rescue pets in your life, whether that’s a furry client who’s flourished under your care, or your own fur baby. Get your pet featured by submitting the following:
- A photo of your client’s or your rescue pet. (Please get permission for clients’ pets.)
- A sentence or two about their rescue journey. (Optional)
- Your name and business. (Optional) (We’re happy to link to your site! Rescue pets are a great care specialty to highlight.)
We’ll feature the sweetest pics and stories in our September newsletter and across PCI.
No-Fluff Pet Care Resources
- Interested in adding pet treats to your summer care menu? Our latest blog lays out the FDA rules for how to start a pet treats business.
- Pet news: Can AI inform clients about summer dog safety? May’s Orange Dot Award-winner Dog GPT can’t do your job, but this chatbot can help pet parents make safer decisions while you’re away. Would it make your recommended resource list?
Until next time,
