These pet sitter instructions examples cover the handoffs pet owners actually write: a dog's daily care sheet, a cat's low-touch routine, a multi-pet home, and a few variations. Pick the one closest to your pet and fill in the schedule, contacts, and rules.
Who uses it: A dog owner leaving a brief for a sitter
Why this works: A dog's sheet centers on the walk schedule and feeding times, with the route and leash spot written where the sitter will see them.
Who uses it: A cat owner with a low-touch routine
Why this works: A cat's sheet is shorter but safety matters — indoor-only rules and the litter routine are the essentials the sitter must follow.
Who uses it: A household with a dog and two cats
Why this works: A multi-pet sheet lists each pet's routine and notes the feeding order, so the sitter does not discover a food-aggression issue the hard way.
Who uses it: A neighbor watching a pet for a weekend
Why this works: A short stay still needs the full sheet — a weekend is long enough for a feeding or safety mistake, and short enough that the sitter has no time to ask.
Who uses it: A pet on daily medication
Why this works: For a medicated pet, the vet's written instructions are the source of truth — the sheet points to them instead of guessing doses.
Who uses it: A pet owner hiring a professional for the first time
Why this works: A professional sitter still needs the home's specifics — rules, keys, alarm, and the emergency order — written down, not assumed.
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