The Texas Pet Sitters Association Board is grateful for the incredible support we received from sponsors, giveaway donors, speakers, and attendees during the 2023 Texas Pet Sitters Conference. Your unwavering commitment to making our conference one of the best in the industry is a driving force behind our continued success. What started as a grassroots effort to bring pet sitter education and connection to the great State of Texas in 2015 has certainly grown. Today, we’re giving thanks to the many supporters who helped us reach, educate, and empower pet sitting industry professionals from around the country at the 2023 Texas Pet Sitters Conference.
Giving Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors
Our Sponsors are an invaluable partner in promoting excellence in pet sitting. Their ongoing dedication to our mission is evident, and we are immensely grateful for their support, their tools, and the many resources they provide our members and attendees. Our conference would not be possible without them.
Our 2023 sponsors included the following industry leaders:
Platinum Sponsors
Business Insurers of the Carolinas
Gold Sponsors
International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA)
Website Sponsor
Giving Thanks to Our Giveaway Donors
Our giveaway donors’ generosity did not go unnoticed. Their donations were the icing on the cake of what was already an exceptional line-up of sponsors, speakers, and events. In addition to making our event that much more exciting, they helped further elevate the education and resources our organization strives to provide.
Our 2023 giveaways were made possible by the following exceptional individuals and organizations:
Amy Shever, 2nd Chance 4 Pets
Brandon Wainwright, Tysons Gift
Dominic Hodgson, The Pet Biz Wiz
Jaron Lukas, YumWoof Holistic Dog Food
Jennifer Blease, Greenline Pet Supply
Julie Posluns, Cat School
Kendra Clark, Popular Pet Pals
Tim Link, Wagging Tales
Giving Thanks to Our Outstanding Speakers & Presenters
The 2023 Texas Pet Sitters Conference highlighted the vital role played by our speakers and presenters. They not only enhanced the conference experience but also contributed to the overall advancement of the pet care industry with their top-notch presentations.
Our 2023 speaker line-up consisted of the following individuals and topics:
Beth Bowers, Power To The PawZ & PawZitive Empowerment Academy
Beth Stultz-Hairston, Pet Sitters International
David Pearsall, Business Insurers of the Carolinas
Dr. Julie Liu, DVM, Flux Veterinary
Dr. Roy Madigan, DVM, The Animal Hospital of Smithson Valley
Doug Keeling, Bad to the Bone Pet Care
Janie Budnick, 4-Legged Kids, Inc & Pet Sitter Guru
Morgan Weber, Lucky Pup Adventures & Memory Flame Candles
Shannon Huskins, owner of Paws & Purrs Feline Services
We also had Isabel Alvarez Arata, Host of Covered in Pet Hair, as our 2023 Master of Ceremonies.
Giving Thanks to Our Members & Attendees
The 2023 Texas Pet Sitters Conference broke records; bringing together almost 100 professional pet sitters from around the US. Our attendees not only represented Texas but also included pet professionals from Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia, and Washington.
Our attendees’ enthusiasm was palpable. Seeing pet sitters come together to share stories, improve their operations, and elevate the pet sitting industry was awe-inspiring. Witnessing our 8th annual, biggest in-person, and possibly best conference yet was incredibly validating to our all-volunteer board that believes wholeheartedly in the merits of this event.
We are thrilled to have such a strong membership and look forward to our continued growth.
This Thanksgiving, we join hands in extending our deepest appreciation to the sponsors, donors, speakers, and attendees. Together, you made the 2023 Texas Pet Sitters Conference a beacon of excellence in the pet care community. Your generosity and support furthered our platform and reach. You helped us establish the Texas Pet Sitters Conference as an industry leader for learning, networking, and innovation, and for that, we are truly thankful.
To learn more about Texas Pet Sitters Association Membership and the 2024 Texas Pet Sitters Conference, which is scheduled for February 23-25, 2024 atEvents by Sneaky Pete’s, please contact us via our online form or email.
We wish you and yours a joyous Thanksgiving and look forward to seeing you again next year!
