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PSI encourages pet parents to ‘shop local’ for pet care this holiday season
With Small Business Saturday® approaching, Pet Sitters International (PSI), the world’s leading educational association for professional pet sitters, is reminding pet parents not to forget their local professional pet-sitting or dog-walking business when they shop local this holiday season.
“With more pet-care options than ever before, it’s important for pet parents to understand what to look for when selecting a pet-care provider,” said PSI President Beth Stultz-Hairston. “The peace of mind that comes from using the services of a local professional pet-sitting business that has strong community ties, professional and client references, and insurance coverage tailored for their business is priceless.”
The growing need for pet care has prompted many tech companies and venture capitalists to enter the industry in recent years to launch pet-care apps and similar platforms, and individuals have joined the gig economy to earn extra cash as an occasional pet sitter or dog walker.
Pet parents should not let click and select convenience of online sites overshadow the importance of due diligence when selecting a pet sitter, PSI advises.
“Knowing that a beloved pet can enjoy the stress-free environment of its own home during the holiday season can provide great peace of mind for pet owners,” said PSI Founder and CEO Patti Moran. “But remember, anyone can post a profile online advertising pet-sitting services, so it’s important for pet owners to take a closer look to ensure they are hiring a legitimate, professional pet-sitting business to care for their pets.”
But pet parents should book as soon as possible. PSI’s recent survey of nearly 500 member businesses found that 44 percent of respondents said they began accepting holiday pet-sitting reservations at least six months in advance for the 2021 holiday season (mid-November through early January).
“Seeking out the services of a local professional pet-sitting business ensures you are supporting a business that is involved in local pet-related efforts and contributing to your local economy,” Stultz-Hairston added. “Many of these small businesses were hit hard by the pandemic but have persevered, adopting expanded sanitation practices and adding new pet-care services to meet clients’ unique needs during this time.”
PSI recommends pet owners schedule an initial consultation with a potential pet sitter prior to booking their services. This is an opportunity for the pet owner to ask questions to properly vet the sitter, and it allows the pet sitter to assess the pet-care needs to ensure they are the best fit. In addition to inquiring about business credentials and training, pet parents should also ask about a company’s COVID-19 safety protocols.
To search for a professional pet sitter in your area and to download PSI’s free Pet-Sitter Interview Checklist, visit www.petsit.com/locate. For more information about PSI, visit www.petsit.com.
“With more pet-care options than ever before, it’s important for pet parents to understand what to look for when selecting a pet-care provider,” said PSI President Beth Stultz-Hairston. “The peace of mind that comes from using the services of a local professional pet-sitting business that has strong community ties, professional and client references, and insurance coverage tailored for their business is priceless.”
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Head Chef Of Blaze Pizza To Open New Restaurant in Los Angeles
Head Chef Of Blaze Pizza To Open New Restaurant in Los Angeles
Bagel+Slice Is More Than A Place To Eat, It’s A Lifestyle
Head Chef and co-founder of Blaze Pizza, Brad Kent, is opening a brand new restaurant in Highland Park later this fall, Bagel+Slice. Bagel+Slice is more than just another restaurant. This restaurant represents community, social awareness and environmentally friendly solutions with a commitment to health consciousness for both their customers’ well being as well as the planet’s natural resources. For the past 30 years, food scientist and internationally-renowned chef Brad Kent has been working tirelessly to perfect the taste and texture of both pizzas and bagels which marks now as the perfect time to debut his new establishment, Bagel+Slice. Paying homage to the historic New York City bagel makers, Bagel+Slice rolls their bagels by hand (not a machine), boils the bagels (instead of steaming them), bakes their bagels on a burlap lined board (not parchment paper) and bakes their bagels in a hearth oven (not a convection oven). Bagel+Slice is gluten-friendly and their wheat doughs for bagels and pizzas are all vegan.
Bagel+Slice is committed to the future of our planet by contributing in major ways towards reversing climate change. One important contribution they are making, which has been linked with being one of the most highly effective ways for reducing greenhouse gasses and isolating carbon from the environment, is by sourcing regenerative organic farming ingredients.
In addition, Bagel+Slice uses FDA and USDA certified Ozone oxygen to disinfect their entire establishment. Ozone oxygen is a type of O3 oxygen which is naturally produced by the sun and lightning and is nature’s way of cleaning by using electricity. With the recent and ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Ozone is the safest and most effective way to clean and disinfect without adding harmful chemicals to the environment.
Bagel+Slice is also committed to helping their local community. Bagel+Slice will pay all team members above minimum wage and will maintain a lower profit margin to keep profits at a maximum of 15% profit. By keeping the profit margin low, employees receive higher rates of compensation while consumers enjoy more affordable products with quality ingredients! Bagel+Slice is proud to source many ingredients and artwork from local artisans and they are thrilled to partner with Occidental College in Los Angeles on educational projects. Bagel+Slice is also an approved vendor that will accept Bengal Bucks so students can use their dining card while visiting.
Bagel+Slice aims to support their neighbors instead of push them out. When asked about the gentrification of the local community of Highland Park, Kent stated, “We are committed to providing jobs for our community that pay better than minimum wage and hope to be able to offer exceptional employment benefits that would not normally be offered in a typical “small business.” We are also committed to charging the lowest possible prices for the highest quality products that incorporate premium ingredients to make our very familiar foods accessible. Our commitment to a lower profit margin ensures that we can provide affordable, high-quality meals for ALL our neighbors.”
Please visit https://bagelandslice.com/
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It’s Barebell’s newest HOLIDAY CRISPS bar – white fluffy, caramel laced bar, coated with chocolate and topped with crispy puffs
I scream, you scream, we all scream forthis newest Holiday Crisp! Have you gotten your hands on Barebells new Holiday Crisps? With 20 grams of protein and no added sugar, it’s the perfect gift for the Holiday Season! This white fluffy, gooey caramel filled bar topped with crispy puffs are nothing short of perfection.
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HandiGuru Helps to Guard Your OM when you leave Home
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Kit Includes:
1 x Refillable Silicone Wristband, FDA approved, One size fits all, .5 fl.oz (15ml) capacity
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