Professional Animal Care Certification Council - PACCC

22/07/2025

Guess what’s out?
Our Summer Newsletter is here! ☀️📬

This edition is packed with great content you won’t want to miss, including:
🐾A welcome message from our NEW Chair, Jenn Dahinten
🐾The latest legislative updates
🐾Upcoming events and important dates
🐾CEU opportunities to keep you growing

Stay informed, stay involved, and stay certified!
Check your inbox or read it now on our website.

As your new Chair, I’m honoured to represent an organization driven by purpose, powered by volunteers, and dedicated to elevating our industry through third-party certification. While much of PACCC’s work happens quietly behind the scenes, I’d like to share just a few of the milestones we’ve...

01/07/2025

🇨🇦 💜 Happy Canada Day to all our Canuck friends! We’re very proud to have you in our PACCC 💜 🇨🇦

26/06/2025

We are thrilled to share that the PACCC has been featured in Care.com's article, “Understanding Pet Sitting Certifications for Sitters and Dog Walkers”.

This recognition underscores the importance of professional certification in the pet care industry, emphasizing how credentials like those offered by PACCC can elevate trust and professionalism. As noted in the article, certifications help pet care providers demonstrate their commitment to excellence, setting them apart in a competitive field.

At PACCC, our mission is to promote professional standards and ensure the highest quality of care for pets. Being acknowledged by a trusted resource like Care.com reinforces our dedication to supporting pet care professionals in their pursuit of excellence. 🐾💜🐾
https://www.care.com/c/pet-care-certifications-101/

Explore the importance of understanding pet sitting certifications for your business and gain peace of mind for pet parents.

08/05/2025

Thank You to the team at Pet Business Insurance for taking the time to learn about 3rd party certification.

07/05/2025

We are here in Las Vegas at the Pet Boarding & Daycare Expo! Be sure to stop by our booth to chat about the importance of third-party certification in the pet care industry 🐾

An exciting national conference for professionals in the pet boarding and daycare industry. Featuring a two-day trade show showcasing the best products and companies in the industry, top industry speakers sharing their expertise, and an awesome line up of educational seminars.

21/12/2024

As we approach the end of 2024, we are showing appreciation to our certified professionals and Amy Hillis, our Board Chair for the last two years 🫶
Read a message from Amy in our latest newsletter paccert.org/november-2024

20/12/2024

Congratulations to the latest round of passing candidates! 👏👏👏

🐾 Operators (CPACO) 🐾
Richard Andrews, Stacy Dickinson

🐾 Managers (CPACM) 🐾
Bryce Curtis, Jennifer Giesbrecht, Mackenzie Ragsdale, Emily Smallwood

🐾 Providers (CPACP) 🐾
Kelsey Agnew, Amanda Bradley, Megan Crane, Frances Dauster, Catherine Hustad, Cynthia Ippolito, Jessica Lee, Tiffany Salinas, Danielle Smith, Samantha Stoiber

We are thrilled you are now

19/12/2024

We are excited for this! 🙌

16/12/2024

Meet Mayrin Aguilar, CPACP! He is the latest certified professional to be featured in our newsletter. Read about him at

Dear Certified Professionals, As we approach the end of another remarkable year, I am filled with immense pride reflecting on what we have achieved together. Your commitment to raising the bar for professional standards in animal care is what makes this community truly exceptional.

30/11/2024

Our latest newsletter is out! Read it at paccert.org/november-2024. It includes:

🐾 A message from our Board Chair, Amy Hillis
🐾 A spotlight on CPACP, Mayrin Aguilar
🐾 Recaps of recent events
🐾 A sponsor spotlight on IBPSA

and more! 🤩 🐾

23/10/2024

We look forward to this event in San Diego! Many of the sessions will be PACCC CEU-approved! 🤩

10/10/2024

In case you missed our webinar on choosing the best bedding for your business, you can now watch the recording on our YouTube Channel! Don't forget to subscribe.

Thanks to Beth Klein from Kuranda Dog Beds for sharing this helpful content! 🫶

Presented by Beth Klein, Director of Marketing at Kuranda Dog Beds