Thank You to Our Sponsors Thanks for partnering with NAPPS Certification Committee Chair Christi Fries broadcasts live. • 1-800-Help-4-<strong>Pet</strong>s • Animal Behavior College • Bluewave Pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>Pet</strong> Sitter • Business Insurers <strong>of</strong> the Carolinas • Comfort Zone • Critter Concepts • Fetch Dog • Habitat Haven • Handicapped<strong>Pet</strong>s.com • Multivet • Paws-itive Press • ScoopFree • The Honest Kitchen • VPI <strong>Pet</strong> Insurance • Worldwide Insurance place <strong>of</strong> traditional Western medicine, including acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Following the day’s educational session, attendees were treated to a Saturday evening medieval tournament and feast at Medieval Times. The final day <strong>of</strong> the conference concluded with more educational sessions important to pet sitters: • President-elect John D’Ariano and a representative <strong>of</strong> the Long Beach Police Department held a session, “Personal Safety and Security,” that educated participants on tips and tools for staying safe and secure on the job. • In her presentation, “<strong>Pet</strong> Loss and Grief: Implications for Providing Compassionate Care,” Betty Carmack, RN, EdD, CT, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Emerita, provided practical examples for the pr<strong>of</strong>essional pet sitter to support clients compassionately through the challenging time <strong>of</strong> losing a loved animal companion. Following her presentation, Ms. Carmack was available to sign copies <strong>of</strong> her book, “Grieving the Death <strong>of</strong> a <strong>Pet</strong>.” • <strong>Pet</strong> Edu-Tainer Arden Moore’s session, “It’s Cool to Be Catty,” delivered insights into the feline mystique. Joined by her feline companion, Callie, Arden addressed practical tips and creative ways to connect with cats and provided attendees with an opportunity to obtain signed copies <strong>of</strong> her latest books. • Kat Albrecht’s workshop, “What to do if an Animal Escapes Your Care” provided tips on locating a lost pet while salvaging the relationship with the client. In addition to the educational seminars, attendees learned about the latest in pet products and services. Exhibitors included: • Amber Alert for <strong>Pet</strong>s, www.amberalertforpets.com • BettaWalka LLC, www.bettawalka.com • Bluewave Inc., www.pr<strong>of</strong>essionalpetsitter.com • Business Insurers <strong>of</strong> the Carolinas, www.petsitterinsurance.com/napps • Comfort Zone, www.petcomfortzone.com • Critter Concepts,www.critterconcepts.com • Fetch Dog, www.fetchdog.com • FRESH-In Odor Neutralizing Crystals • Handicapped <strong>Pet</strong>s, www.handicappedpets.com • Help4<strong>Pet</strong>s, www.help4pets.com/napps • The Honest Kitchen, www.thehonestkitchen.com/napps.shtml • Veterinary <strong>Pet</strong> Insurance, www.petinsurance.com/affiliates/ Napps.aspx?ec=PM0001 Many <strong>of</strong> the exhibitors <strong>of</strong>fered conference specials, gifts, and raffle prizes. Attendees came away renewed, armed with new knowledge and a new support network. Erin Barnes summarized, “I found all <strong>of</strong> the board members and pet sitters at the conference to be so helpful and encouraging. Thank you for all <strong>of</strong> the hard work and planning that went into coordinating this conference!” NAPPS thanks all <strong>of</strong> the speakers, exhibitors, attendees and sponsors, Paws-itive Press and World Wide Insurance, for a successful <strong>2009</strong> Annual Conference. 2010 Conference Dates: January 22-24 Regal Sun Resort Orlando, FL ■ The NAPPS Network • 10
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