FREE, NO-SIGNUP TOOL · FAMILY & CAREGIVING

Could a backup sitter care for your pet tonight without guessing?

Prepare a pet-sitter handoff for feeding, routines, supplies, access, veterinarian contacts, owner-supplied medication directions and emergencies.

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Start here

Complete the routine before a trip or emergency. Walk the sitter through access and supplies, and keep private security details in an appropriately protected location.

Pet and owner contacts

Pet name and identifying detailsOwner contact and availabilityLocal backup contactPreferred contact sequence

Feeding and routine

Food, amount and owner-provided scheduleWalk / litter / bathroom routineSleep or household routineRestrictions or triggers

Supplies and access

Food and supply locationsCarrier / leash locationHome access-instruction locationAreas that are off limits

Veterinary contacts

Regular veterinarianEmergency veterinary contactTransport planOwner authorization / payment instructions location

Owner-supplied medication directions

Medication label / current directions locationOwner-provided timingWhere completion should be recordedQuestions to confirm with owner or veterinarian

Behavior and emergency handoff

Normal behavior baselineKnown triggers or handling limitsWhen and whom to contactVisit note / unresolved follow-up

WHEN YOU NEED THE FULL SYSTEM

Turn this first sheet into a connected operating record.

The Pet Care Handoff System adds the reusable structure for the broader responsibility.

See the Pet Care Handoff System

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