Is this a get rich quick scheme?
Not usually. The average pet sitter will work hard and make a comfortable living. Business in some areas will be especially profitable, while others will be dismal. But the average sitters are somewhere in the middle.
And it will take time and effort to get there. Most pet sitters report starting to break even and then make a profit between 8-14 months into starting their business.
Those who invest more into inexpensive advertising at the beginning usually have a profitable client base faster than those who sit back and wait for clients to call.
Is this a scam?
We periodically get emails asking if the PUPS membership is a scam since the price is so low. We totally understand your concerns!
I think the best way for you to find out what PUPS is about is to encourage you to talk to some current member business owners directly. I asked for volunteers, and got an overwhelming response in less than 24 hours. Thanks to those members!
The owners below have graciously offered to field questions about "Is PUPS a scam and does membership really include all the items listed?". Please see their websites for their most current contact information. I have no idea what they will say to you, so you'll get a very honest and unbiased view of PUPS!
Business Name & Website Link | Location | Country | PUPS Member ID |
Pawsitively Reliable Pet Sitters | Oklahoma | U.S. | 4103-3638 |
Country Animal Tender, LTD | New Hampshire | U.S. | 96-26 |
Friendly Visits LLC | Colorado | U.S. | 1393-946 |
Puppy Luv Pet Sitters | Kentucky | U.S. | 2083-1635 |
Scales Tales & Paws | Ohio | U.S. | 3375-2910 |
Exceptional Pet & House Sitting | Texas | U.S. | 2697-2239 |
Cozy At Home Pet Sitting | Pennsylvania | U.S. | 4168-3703 |
Beyond Pet Sitting | New York | U.S. | 2596-2138 |
The Pet Shepherd | Georgia | U.S. | 272-38 |
More "Is This A Scam" Information
You can see parts of our very long list of current members by searching our Pet Sitter Directory by state. As of September 2017 we have over 11,000 members. We are growing larger every day.
You can review images showing samples of the forms included on our kit before you purchase.
From the beginning of our group well over 10 years ago through as of the day this page was last updated (December 23, 2017), we have maintained a 100% positive eBay feedback score, and have NO Better Business Bureau complaints reported.
We are a solid association, with a solid reputation for value & service. But if you are still unsure, we recommend you go join some of the various free public pet sitter message boards and ask for more opinions there. You can find a list of free pet sitter message boards on the main menu above, under Pet Sitters, List of Message Boards.
Still have questions? Feel free to email us. We read email very often!