“Presents 4 Pets” Program

July 29, 2009

The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters

The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) has announced its launch of the 2009 annual “Presents 4 Pets” national program.

The “Presents 4 Pets” initiative coincides with the Humane Society of the United States’ National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, observed November 1-7 and will run through the first week of November.

During the “Presents 4 Pets” campaign professional pet sitting members collect toys,blankets,towels,rugs,beds,bleach,leases,collars,coupons,and newspapers from their clients and in their communities for donation to America’s community animal shelters and rescue groups.

The NAPPS collection effort provides products needed to keep shelters operational and animals comfortable and safe. Pet advocates who wish to participate in “Presents 4 Pets” should contact a NAPPS pet sitter in their area or visit the NAPPS Web site, www.petsitters.org and look for the “Presents 4 Pets” logo.

NAPPS provides a free nationwide referral network on its Web site and is dedicated to promoting the welfare of animals. The non-profit association aims to help the pet owning public by fulfilling its vision statement, “To be the most respected authority in professional pet sitting.”

It does so by providing the tools and support to foster the success of its members. Additionally pet owners can benefit from NAPPS free resources including a disaster preparedness guide, tips on how to select a pet sitter and quarterly teleconferences aimed to educate the pet owning public.