Petsitting.com and DoodyCalls Team Up!

NEW YORK, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Petsitting.com, a leading online platform for busy pet owners looking for professional pet care services, announced today a new partnership with DoodyCalls, the nation's trusted leader in pet waste removal services.

By teaming up, Petsitting.com becomes the first true "one-stop shop" for everything pet owners need to enjoy a safe and happy life with their furry loved ones. For DoodyCalls, the partnership means they will become the leading supplier of pet waste removal services for Petsitting.com's extensive customer base.

A free online service, Petsitting.com allows users to tap into a far-reaching network of local pet care service providers throughout the United States and Canada, including those specializing in pet sitting, dog walking, pet boarding, pet grooming, doggie daycare, dog training, pet insurance and now -- pet waste removal.

"We've seen a strong demand for yard cleanup services and we think DoodyCalls is the right fit for our customers," said Jared Katz, Vice President of Sales at Petsitting.com. "This is a trustworthy and dependable company operating on a national level. They are exactly what we've been looking for and we're thrilled to be working with them."

Founded in 2000, DoodyCalls is the largest full-service pet waste removal franchise in the United States, with 40 franchises in 21 states. The company services residential and commercial properties year-round, taking care of the single most unpleasant and time consuming aspect of pet ownership -- picking up where pets "drop off."

"People today are busier than ever before," said Jacob D'Aniello, founder and CEO of DoodyCalls. "Between balancing family, demanding work schedules and increasingly long commutes, pet owners don't have enough time to deal with the mess themselves, or they simply don't want to. That's where DoodyCalls steps in."

With Petsitting.com, busy pet owners can spend less time searching for professional pet care providers and enjoy more free time. Using the service is as easy as heading to http://www.petsitting.com, filling out a simple Web form and indicating which services are needed. Shortly thereafter, Petsitting.com's local partners contact users with prices, references and all other relevant information. Those looking for professional waste removal services will now be referred directly to DoodyCalls.

"In 2009, pet care was a $45.5 billion industry and is expected to grow significantly in the upcoming year," Katz said. "We have the potential to help thousands of pet owners across the U.S. with a complete list of top-quality services."

For more information on DoodyCalls and the services they offer, visit http://www.doodycalls.com. Petsitting.com's network of professional pet care service providers can be found at http://www.petsitting.com.

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SOURCE Petsitting.com