For Pet Sitters
Why Join the TAPPS Network?
Networking within the pet sitting industry is a great way to enhance your professionalism and increase the exposure of your business to the pet-owning public. Here are just a few of the many benefits of TAPPS membership:
Client Referrals. Members refer prospective clients within the network when unable to provide services themselves. Not only can we help each other this way, but it shows potential clients that the member has their best interests at heart.
Support and Education. Members learn from each other and pass along service experiences that can aid you with your business practices, staffing, problem solving, pet care and building a customer base. In addition, TAPPS hosts multiple guest speakers and workshops to enhance our members' business acumen and pet care knowledge.
Promote Awareness. TAPPS members work together to educate the pet-owning community and other pet-care businesses about the value of professional pet sitting.
Your Membership Includes:
Business Listing. All members receive a listing on the TAPPS website for their membership year
Online E-Group. Members have exclusive access to the TAPPS Yahoo! E-group for networking and sharing experiences.
Meetings. Membership meetings are held throughout the year, providing an opportunity for face-to-face networking.
Guest speakers are invited to share their expertise in many areas of business management and pet care.
Workshops. Local experts facilitate workshops on subject matters of importance to pet sitting professionals such as geriatric pet care and basic bird care. TAPPS also offers pet first aid and CPR training every year. There is a nominal fee for these workshops.
How To Join:
The TAPPS Application and Bylaws are downloadable PDF Documents. Please read and review these carefully before applying, in particular membership criteria. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here to download a free copy.
Information on where to send your completed application, dues payment and necessary documentation can be found on the TAPPS Application.
Not Ready to Join Yet?
To get a firsthand look at what TAPPS is all about, we welcome you to join us at two complimentary member meetings. You will have the opportunity to meet and interact with current members, listen to any scheduled guest speaker and participate in discussions.
Contact TAPPS at info@tappsnc.com for questions or go to the Events page to learn when the next meeting takes place.