Pet sitter checklist
Tuesday, 16th October 2012 at 11:55 AM
As we get ready for long sits over the months ahead I thought I'd give our new clients (and remind our existing ones!) a list of things they might like to do in order to ensure that their pet sit runs as smoothly as possible . . it also makes for an easy handover!
- Please ensure that your Checklist, Property Information Sheet and Pet Information Sheet are completed and left for your sitter. This will ensure that they have all the information they require to hand from vets details and next of kin contacts to the location of the fuse box and the time the postman comes (in case you dog likes to give them a 'warm' welcome!).
- If you have a house file this needs to be up to date.
- It is handy if you also leave appliance instruction books on hand to your sitter.
- Your pet food store should be topped up to last throughout your stay (your sitter can always purchase fresh food if your pets are fed this way, just leave them details and some money).
- Your sitters will appreciate a handy supply of dog towels, treats and poo bags to ensure that your dog has everything they need while you are away.
- For security purposes we work on the basis that if we don't know about it, it does not happen so please leave details of any likely deliveries or anyone who is likely to turn up at the property from cleaners and gardeners to window cleaners, workmen and deliveries.
- If you are likely to need your sitters to pay for anything while you are away (from pet food, to window cleaning or in order to buy food supplies for your return).
- Your sitter will need access to keys for all doors as well as the front door key; it is handy if you mark these for them.
- Our pet sitters supply all their own bedding (they will need to know what size) so just require a bed. You can either strip this or leave it made up; whichever you choose it will be left in the same way.
- If possible a little hanging space for clothes is always appreciated for longer sits.
- It is very helpful if you could leave some fridge and freezer space.
- Most clients like to let their vet know they a pet sitter will be caring for their pets. This is especially important in the case of older pets or pets with ongoing medical requirements.
- Please try to ensure that your garden is safe and secure.
- A provisions allowance and travel expenses payment will be due direct to your sitter.
