Press & Media
In the Media
Explore press features, podcasts, and interviews highlighting the Association of Pet Professionals’ impact on the pet care industry.
At the Association of Pet Professionals, we’re proud to share our voice in the pet care industry through media features, expert interviews, and collaborations that highlight our mission to support and elevate pet professionals everywhere. Here, you’ll find press articles, podcast appearances, and other media coverage that showcase our commitment to advancing the pet industry, advocating for pets and their people, and providing valuable insights from our community of experts.
Webinars & Podcasts
How to Scale Your Business Without Burning Out
We sat down with Dara Forleo, host of “The Business of Pet Care” podcast to chat about building and scaling a pet sitting business.
Elevating Pet Care Beyond the Basics
The Association of Pet Professionals and Fear Free® teamed up for an action-packed Webinar for Pet Sitters who want to level up with calm, confident, and compassionate animal care.
Focusing on the Big Picture
We enjoyed sharing stories and the importance of “big picture” focus with Meghan & Collin Funkhouser – owners of the popular podcast Pet Sitter Confessionals.
Pawsitive Retirement: Finding Income & Joy in Petsitting
A candid and fun discussion with Tori Levitt, Owner and CEO of Doolittle’s Doghouse Pet Nanny Service and Rob Kanyur @ Retire Right with Reverse Rob.
Stay. Simplify. Business Made Easy for Pet Sitters
Articles
Becoming an Unstoppable Woman - Sept 2025 Issue
From Banking to Barking: a Journey of Resilience, Perseverance and Purpose
In an article for Becoming An Unstoppable Woman, Tori Levitt recounts her unexpected shift from a career in mortgage banking to building a thriving pet care business. After the 2008 real estate crash derailed her first vocation, she began boarding dogs from home — and gradually turned this side gig into Doolittle’s Doghouse, a multi-staffed, boutique pet service. Along the way, she draws parallels between finance and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the grit, adaptability, and relational skills that helped her pivot, grow, and find purpose in serving both pets and people.
Voyage Phoenix - Dec 2017 Issue
Meet Tori Levitt of Doolittle’s Doghouse in Valley
Voyage Phoenix featured Tori Levitt, founder of Doolittle’s Doghouse, in an interview highlighting her inspiring journey from banking to pet care. What began as a small side project in 2008 has grown into a trusted Valley-wide service offering cage-free boarding, in-home pet sitting, dog training, and more. Tori shared how her passion for animals, combined with a commitment to exceptional care, shaped Doolittle’s Doghouse into the premier choice for pet parents across the community.