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Prepare Your Home Before You Go Away
If you are going to be away for a while, take steps to make sure everything is taken care of before you go.
- Leave a piece of clothing that you’ve recently worn near where your pet sleeps as a reminder of you.
- Display the name and phone number of your vet in a prominent place. Show it to the pet sitter before departing.
- Place out appropriate food and water bowls for your pet’s use. Clean them beforehand.
- Put everything needed for your pet’s care in a specific area so the sitter doesn’t have to search for leashes, food or medications. Let the sitter know where these items are.
- If the sitter will be coming in the evening, hook up a timer light so he/she will not have to come to a dark house. It will be homier for your pet as well.
- Select a neighbor to keep an eye on your place while you’re gone.
- Let him/her know that a pet sitter will be coming to your home while you’re away.
- Provide him/her with a key in case of an emergency, inclement weather or in the event the pet sitter cannot make a scheduled visit.
- Give the pet sitter the neighbor’s name and phone number.
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From the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters
7 tips to prepare for your professional Pet Sitter
For Pet Owners
In order for your pet sitter to provide the best care for your pet, he/she will need to know everything and anything about your animal.
You should provide your pet sitter with answers to a number of questions:
- What are your pet’s routines and schedules (eating, sleeping, walking, playing)?
- Does your pet have major or minor health problems?
- Does it require medication? If so, provide its location and schedule.
- What should be done in case of an emergency?
- Where do you keep your pet’s favorite toys?
- Is your dog a chewer? If so, make sure you provide the location of its chew toys.
- What are your pet’s favorite hiding places? (This will prevent a panic if your animal is nowhere to be found)
- Does your pet have any unusual habits (changes in bowel movements, eating habits, fears, etc.)?
Also provide the pet sitter with written verification of up-to-date vaccinations (collar tags or copy of vaccination certificates).
Make sure that your pet has an identification tag with name, address and phone number (This goes for cats, as well as dogs).
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