Pet Sitting Tips
In-Home Pet Care for your Dog & Cat
Ruff Ruff Ruff meow is pleased to be given the responsibility of caring for your pet. To ensure the best for your pet's health and welfare while you are gone, I ask you to follow this checklist of items that will allow me to provide top-notch care. As always, you can contact me with any questions at (775) 772-9301 or by email at: info@ruffruffruffmeow.com.
This is a list of information and items that I will need to ensure that you and your pet have the best pet sitting experience possible.
General:
Leave a travel itinerary with phone numbers where you can be reached. Whenever possible, include landline numbers in addition to mobile phone numbers.
Complete your medical form and notify your vet that Ruff Ruff Ruff meow will be caring for your pet. Make sure the vet knows that you'll cover any vet bills up to and including the amount listed on your medical forms. Some vets may require that you leave a credit card number on file—be sure to ask!
Leave out any pertinent pet medical records, including proof of your pet's latest vaccinations. Fill all your pet's medications, even those that are only needed on occasion. All pets should be wearing collars with proper I.D. and their rabies tags.
Let me know:
• Where I should put the mail/newspaper/packages
• When to put out the trash/recycling
• If any areas of your home are off-limit to your pets
• If anyone else will have access to your pets/home
• If you're experiencing any plumbing problems
• About any doors that lock automatically
• Any hidden places your pet is likely to soil
Make sure plenty of these items are on hand:
• Food and treats
• Leashes for each pet
• Pet carrier(s)
• Plastic bags for pet waste disposal
• Disposable potty pads (if needed)
• Paper towels (the more, the better!)
• Garbage bags
• Cleaning supplies
• Towels/wash cloths for pet use
Pet proof your home:
• Store all medications, including pet medications, out of reach.
• Close toilet seats.
• Empty the kitchen, bathroom, utility room and home office wastebaskets.
• Wash any dishes and wipe down the counter.
• Unplug unused appliances to avoid a fire or even electrical shock to pets.
• If your pet needs chew toys, pick toys that are too large to swallow and that are tough. Even the harmless seeming tennis ball has been found to cause choking and death.