National Professional Pet Sitters Week Honors Qualified Care Givers

March 7, 2012 - PRLog -- ALEXANDRIA, VA, MARCH 7, 2012:  The annual celebration of professional pet sitters has pet parents gearing up to thank those trusted individuals who take care of their furry companions. The week-long event is held March 4-10, 2012 and recognizes the commitment and dedication of professional pet sitters nationwide.

“Choosing the right pet sitter can be equally as challenging as selecting a babysitter for your child,” said John D’Ariano, President of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS). “The person you choose should be trained and professional. It’s a serious process and your pet sitter will not only be responsible for your pet, but will also have regular access to your home.”

Kristina Robertson, owner of Barkley Square Pets, said, “We wholeheartedly support NAPPS in their promotion of National Professional Pet Sitters Week.  The event raises the awareness of professional pet sitting as a vital service to pet owners in our community.  Barkley Square is happy to participate in this event and salutes the wonderful, caring men and women of our company that pour out their heart and soul every day for their pet clients.”

The NAPPS website offers a nationwide referral network as a valuable online resource for locating professional pet sitters across the country. Accessible directly from the NAPPS website, www.petsitters.org, this free service provides contact information for all NAPPS members and pet sitting companies in the area. With one simple search, pet parents can learn all about the services provided, as well as details regarding the sitter’s experience and expertise.

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Barkley Square is a gourmet pet boutique specializing in delicious treats, gifts, and furnishings for canines, felines, and the like with a special taste for quality and exceptional customer service. Barkley Square recently merged with her sister company, Karing by Kristina, to form Barkley Square Pets, a full-service pet care provider and gourmet pet boutique offering the best dogwalking, petsitting, grooming, and training services as well as all-natural, healthy dog treats. For more information, visit our website at http://www.barkleysquare.com or our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/barkleysquare.