Oregon Pet
Sitters Professional Standards Pledge
Reputation -
I will work hard to build the
good reputation of my business and the pet sitting industry by
conducting my business with honesty, integrity and professionalism. I
will comply with all Federal, State, and local laws in both business
and in animal care.
Customer Protection -
I will carry and renew pet sitting business insurance. I will
carefully screen employees before hiring them, and I will be
responsible for their conduct by insuring and bonding all employees.
I will hire independent contractors carefully, by ensuring they are
insured and adhere to other ethical practices in business and animal
care.
Caring services -
I will provide reliable and compassionate
care to all pets entrusted to my services, and I will do my utmost to
safeguard client's homes and pets. I have and will provide a
contingency plan for pet care services in case of personal emergency
or inclement weather.
Respect -
I will be kind, respectful and accepting
of other colleagues, staff, and clients. I will listen, be open
minded, and will be respectfully tolerant of differences of opinions
or beliefs. I promise to always deal peacefully with disagreements.
Citizenship -
I will support and help to better Oregon
Pet Sitters and my local community. I will promote and encourage
responsible pet ownership whenever possible. I will also help in
promoting our industry of caring professionals by
supporting industry education, and by sharing my knowledge with new
aspiring pet sitters.

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