Preparing for Your Pet Sitter

Preparing your Pet 

• Be sure your pet has an id collar &/or license (if required) and is wearing it.
• Be sure your pet is up to date on all vaccinations. (Proof of vaccinations may be required)
• Be sure there is enough food, treats, medications, cat litter, etc. for your entire trip left preferably on the kitchen counter or pantry.
• Be sure leashes & toys are left out for your pet.
• Please provide your Vet with the name of your pet sitter in the event of a medical emergency. For overseas trips, please leave credit card info with your vet. 
• Please prepare typed detailed instructions and leave for us on every service.

Preparing your Home

• Please be courteous and leave your home neat and tidy.
• Please leave your kitchen sink clean and free of dishes so that we may clean and rinse your pet's bowls daily. 
• Please provide plenty of paper towels and general cleaning supplies for any cleanup that may be necessary.
• Set your thermostat at a comfortable temperature.
• Please remove ALL accumulated pet waste in yards, garages, patios, & dog runs.
• Cat box litter should be fully changed and clean at the start of your trip.
• You may wish to inform your neighbor(s) that a pet sitter will be caring for your pet(s). 
• Close any doors that you don't wish your pet to have access.
• Please leave your mail key and box number (if required) for us and we will kindly gather your mail each day.
• We suggest that you stop your newspaper delivery while you're away. 
• Perishables should be removed from your refrigerator and counters for extended trips (i.e. milk, fruit, bread, meat). 
• Please empty all waste baskets and trash compactor bags before you leave. 
• Please mark your trash bins so we can identify them on trash day
• Please unplug small appliances which may pose a fire hazard (i.e., coffee makers, hair dryers, toasters)
• Pool areas & gates must be secured with locks.

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