How it Works
Serving all Austin-area zip codes · All pet types welcome
How APSO Works
Are you a seasoned pet sitter or someone interested in starting a new pet sitting business in and around the Austin, Texas area? We are glad you stopped by. You have come to the right place to start and/or grow your business!
Who we are
Austin Pet Sitters Organization is a member-supported community of animal lovers who have companies that help take care of pets. This includes many other services such as checking the mail, watering plants, giving medications, taking pets for vet visits and many more.
These pet sitter companies have their own websites that list their services and rates.
What we do
Austin Pet Sitters Organization and website allows customers who want a pet sitter to search through the companies with search criteria such as location or specific services that they are seeking. This website allows people who are searching to make direct contact with the companies.
As a member of APSO you get a listing that you can control and edit however you like. APSO handles the SEO and web best practices to ensure you will be contacted many more times than from just your website alone.
What does it cost?
Awesome features to choose: Annual Membership with web advertisement & Best in Show.
Annual Membership
Yearly membership fee is $135.00.
- $140.00 will be charged to your credit card, which includes, PayPal convenience fee. Or mail a check for $135.00.
- With paid membership you will enjoy 24-hour advertisement in the zip codes you serve
- Your ad will always rotate on each chosen zip code locator page. Therefore, you will never be in the same location when the site is viewed
- Emails sent directly from your advertisement on APSO site to your inbox when a new or returning customer completes the email link on your ad from the APSO site
- A number of different sized APSO logos you can cut and paste to your business website
- Keep in touch with other pet sitting businesses with our Broadcast messaging
- A new circle of like-minded pet sitting colleagues you can count on to help you while pet sitting
Best in Show
$25.00 monthly payment
- Best in Show may only be purchased through PayPal. $25.00 monthly payment. $26.00 will be charged to your credit card, which includes PayPal convenience fee.
- To utilize Best in Show benefit, you must be a current member of APSO
- You receive all the benefits of an APSO member as well as an active advertisement on our home page of the Austin Pet Sitters website.
- You will be one of the first businesses all potential customers see
- When “Find a Sitter” form is completed by a potential client living in one of the zip codes you service, you will receive an email in your inbox alerting you to a new job ahead of standard subscribers.
- Your monthly Best in Show subscription auto-renews until you want to cancel, or your yearly APSO membership expires
How to Become a Member
New Member
1. Register with us by clicking here.
2. Sign up for our annual subscription. For even more benefits, you can also sign up for our monthly Best in Show package.
3. Create your profile.
Current Member
Already a paid member of APSO? Interested in upgrading your advertisement to include Best in Show? You’ve made a great investment! Order the Best in Show package.
1. You will be one of the first businesses all potential customers see.
2. When “Find a Sitter” form is completed by a potential client living in one of the zip codes you service, you will receive an email in your inbox alerting you to a new job ahead of standard subscribers.
3. Your monthly Best in Show subscription auto-renews until you want to cancel.