Pet Sitter Checklist
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- Before Leaving your Pet
- Arrange an initial home visit to familiarise your pet with their new minder.
- Make sure the pet sitter and your pet get along together.
- Schedule for feeding & walking.
- Make sure to have plenty of food, litter and medical supplies available.
- Have all food, toys and cleaning equipment in easy to find locations.
- Close any rooms you don't want your pets to access and lock if need be.
- Clean tanks, cages, kennels, etc just before pet sitter arrives.
- Leave contact details of where you'll be and the number for your vet.
- Have a neighbour, relative or friend who knows your pets well on standby.
- Getting your Pet Ready
- Ensure that your pet is licensed and has all the appropriate identification equipment
- If your pet has any health problems then get them taken care of.
- Have your per registered at the local animal shelters.
- Rules for Your Pet
- Is pet allowed outside at certain times only?
- Is your pet an inside or outside animal?
- Is your pet only allowed to eat certain foods?
- Is your pet allowed to eat between meals?
- Is your pet allowed on the furniture or beds?
- What is your policy on scratching furniture or carpets?
- Do you have any methods of punishment for breaking of rules?
- Pet Supplies
- Pet bedding.
- Tanks, cages, kennels etc.
- Food, drinks and treats, include bowls and food containers.
- Health care products and medications.
- Toilet equipment.
- Pooper scoopers, mops, buckets and cleaning products.
- Toys and play items.
- Walking and exercise equipment.
- Cleaning and/or grooming equipment.
- Travelling items.
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Nicole Nichols-West
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Who it's for
This Pet Sitter Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Pet Sitter essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Pet Sitter structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Pet Sitter Checklist
- Save Pet Sitter Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Pet Sitter (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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