Leslie Soden, owner and founder of Lawrence-based Pet Minders, this month earned accreditation as a pet sitter from Pet Sitters International.

Sitters earning accreditation must operate in conformance with Pet Sitters International guidelines and demonstrate proficiency and professionalism in business skills and practices.

The program’s curriculum covers care for various species of companion animals; pet health and nutrition; business and office procedures; and additional pet-care services commonly offered by pet sitters.

For more information about Pet Minders – which provides pet sitting, dog walking and transportation services for household pets in Lawrence and Eudora – contact Soden at (785) 312-4314 or visit www.petminders.org.