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Schedules are important! Make your
reservations with The Pawfessionals Dog
Walkers & Pet Sitters as far in advance as
possible and remember to call The
Pawfessionals Dog Walkers & Pet Sitters if
you are coming home later or earlier than
expected. This will allow the pet sitter to
plan for extra visits or serve additional
clients |
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Have
everything necessary to care for your pet in one general and
visible area. This includes food, treats, utensils, food and
water bowls, medications, leash, can opener, toys, paper towels,
cleaning supplies, garbage bags, litter and scoop, broom and
dustpan and/or vacuum cleaner, towels (for rainy walks),
newspapers (if paper training), watering can for plants, etc. |
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Provide
extra food, litter and supplies just in case you are not able to
return when anticipated. |
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Be sure
to leave plastic bags for sanitary disposal of feces. Pet
sitters are happy to perform this task while you’re away, but
shouldn’t be expected to clean up accumulation prior to your
absence! |
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Clean out
the refrigerator before leaving to avoid smelly food spoilage,
and wash any dishes in the sink to prevent ants or other pests. |
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For the
comfort of your pet, adjust your thermostat before leaving on
your trip and advise your pet sitter within what range to keep
it. A closed-up home can get uncomfortably hot in a short time. |
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Tell the
pet sitter if bathrooms or any other household areas are off
limits to your pet and/or sitter. Secure access to these areas
before leaving home. Also, make the pet sitter aware if your cat
happens to love shredding the contents of the bathroom trashcan
or if the toilet is prone to run or become clogged. |
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If you’re
leaving anything specifically for your pet sitter; e.g.,
homegrown tomatoes on the counter, Peanut M & M candies, a
monetary tip, be sure to leave a note. Otherwise, our pet
sitters are so honest and trustworthy you may arrive home to
find rotting tomatoes! |
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Will
other people be checking on your pet? If so, help avoid
confusion by making it clear what the pet sitter is responsible
for and what other visitors will be entrusted to do. |
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Notify
your veterinarian in writing that a pet sitter will be caring
for your pet and authorize the vet to extend medical care during
your absence if it becomes necessary. |
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Make sure your pet sitter is aware of
anyone who may be on your premises or
entering your home during the
pet-sitting assignment. |
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Use timers on interior lights to go on
at dusk and off at bedtime as well as
motion sensors on exterior lights. If
evening visits are scheduled to your
home, the pet sitter will really
appreciate this safety precaution! |
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Make sure doors and windows are securely
locked before leaving. This should
include garage doors, sliding glass
doors and basement doors and windows. If
outside doors have panes of glass near a
push-button lock, consider installing a
dead bolt lock as well. |
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Advise gate security/doorman that a pet sitter
will be visiting your home and authorize
entry. |
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Inform your neighbors of your absence
and use of a pet sitter. |
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Mow the lawn before you leave and
arrange for exterior maintenance as
necessary during your absences from
home. |
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Make sure any fences are secure and
gates are locked. |
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Alert
alarm company of authorized person in home. |
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Take our
phone number with you. It is: 1-866-994-7297 |
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Leave a
key for a neighbor in case of emergency or in the event of
extreme weather. |
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Thermostat
adjusted |
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Toilet lids down |
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Keys works
(remember we need 2 working keys) |
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Trash emptied |
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Off-limit rooms
closed |
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Cabinets closed |
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Washing
machine closed |
