Pet sitter instructions template
Fill in the form, then print the sheet or save it as a PDF. The vet’s number, feeding, medicines and the daily routine end up in one place the sitter can stick on the fridge.
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This is the printed sheet for two made-up pets, Max the beagle and Luna the cat. Yours follows the same layout.
Example
Pet sitter instructions
Max · Luna
Contacts
Owner
Anna Miller
Phone (555) 010-2030
Lisbon, 5 hours ahead. Text first, I’ll call back.
Backup contact
Tom Reyes, next door
Phone (555) 010-7788
Has a spare key. Can drive Max or Luna to the vet.
Vet
Maple Street Animal Hospital
Phone (555) 010-4400
120 Maple St
24-hour clinic
Riverside 24/7 Animal ER
Phone (555) 010-9111
48 River Rd
- Vet visits and payment
- The clinic knows you or Tom may bring them in. Bills go on my card on file.
Max
Dog · Beagle · 4 years
Food and water
- Feeding times
- 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM
- Food
- Dry food, blue bin in the pantry
- How much
- 1 cup per meal
- Treats
- 2 biscuits a day. No table food.
- Water
- Fill the bowl morning and evening
Walks, habits and rules
- Walks or litter box
- 7 AM, 1 PM and 9 PM. Always on leash: he follows his nose.
- Habits and quirks
- Naps on the sofa. Howls when the mail comes.
- Fears and triggers
- Thunder. He hides in the bathroom; let him.
- Not allowed
- No bones, no grapes. Keep the trash lid closed.
- Where things are
- Leash and bags on the hook by the door
Luna
Cat · Domestic shorthair · 9 years
Food and water
- Feeding times
- 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM
- Food
- Wet food, pouches in the fridge door
- How much
- Half a pouch per meal
- Treats
- A few treats at bedtime
- Water
- Fountain in the kitchen, top it up daily
Walks, habits and rules
- Walks or litter box
- Litter box in the laundry room. Scoop daily.
- Habits and quirks
- Hides from new people for a day, then comes out.
- Fears and triggers
- The vacuum
- Not allowed
- Doors and windows stay shut: she slips out.
- Where things are
- Food and litter in the laundry room cabinet
Medicines
| Medicine | Dose | When | How to give it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ear drops from Dr. Patel | As on the vet’s label | Every morning | Wrap her in a towel, then a treat |
Give medicines only as the vet prescribed. If a dose is missed or something seems wrong, call the vet.
Daily routine
| Time | What to do |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Walk Max, then his breakfast |
| 8:00 AM | Luna’s breakfast and ear drops |
| 1:00 PM | Midday walk |
| 6:00 PM | Max’s dinner |
| 7:00 PM | Luna’s dinner, scoop the litter box |
| 9:00 PM | Last walk, lock the back door |
Home
- Keys and entry
- Spare key with Tom. Garage code 2580.
- Alarm
- Code is on the card in the kitchen drawer
- Wi-Fi network
- MillerHome
- Wi-Fi password
- beagle-and-luna
- Plants, mail, trash
- Bring in the mail. Trash goes out Wednesday night.
Updates
- How to send updates
- A photo and a line by text
- How often
- Once a day, in the evening
Notes
Thermostat stays at 70°F. Packages go in the garage.
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What to put in the sheet
A sitter can’t call you every time the dog skips dinner. Write down what you would say at the door, in the order they will need it.
Contacts first
Your number, a backup person nearby, your vet and the nearest 24-hour emergency clinic go at the top. Add the clinic addresses: in a hurry, the sitter needs to know where to drive, not only whom to call. Let your vet’s office know who is looking after your pet and how you will pay, so a visit isn’t held up while they try to reach you.
Food and water
Write the time, the food and the amount for each pet. “1 cup at 7 AM” is clearer than “feed twice a day”. Mention treats and anything off-limits, especially if people food upsets your pet’s stomach.
Medicines
List each medicine with the dose exactly as it is on the vet’s label or prescription, when to give it and what makes it easier, like a treat or a towel. Leave the packaging where the sitter can see it. If you are unsure about a dose, ask your vet before you leave, not the sitter.
Walks, litter and habits
Walk times, leash rules, where the litter box is and how often to scoop. Add what is normal for your pet, like hiding from strangers or barking at the door, so the sitter knows what not to worry about. Fears such as thunder or the vacuum belong here too.
The house
Keys, door or garage codes, the alarm and Wi-Fi, plus plants, mail and trash day if the sitter stays over. Leave out anything you would rather say in person or send separately.
The daily routine
A timed list of walks, meals, medicine and play turns a page of notes into a checklist. Keeping your usual times also keeps the day familiar for your pet.
Updates
Say how you want news: a photo a day, a text after each walk, or a message only if something is off. Agreeing on it now saves both of you from guessing.
How to hand it over
- Go through the sheet with the sitter at your home before you leave, ideally during a feeding or a walk.
- Put the printout on the fridge or next to the food. Keep a second copy with the medicines.
- Send the PDF to the sitter’s phone as well: in the print dialog, choose Save as PDF.
- Call your vet and tell them who will be looking after your pet, and for which dates.
- Before the next trip, open this page again. Your entries are still in this browser, so you only change what’s new.
Good to know
Your entries stay on this device. The form works inside your browser and sends nothing to us or anyone else. What you type is saved only in this browser, so you can come back and edit it. On a shared computer, press Erase data when you’re done.
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