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Cat sitter instructions template

Capture feeding, litter, indoor rules, hiding places, handling, carrier and escape risks.

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A calm handover for the details cats cannot explain

What to include in cat sitter instructions

Cat care often depends on small, familiar details: where a cat hides, which doors stay closed, how litter is handled and what behaviour is normal. Capture those details before you go.

What this cat care template covers

The generator follows the questions a sitter is likely to have on each visit.

  • Meals, treats, water and the cat's usual daily rhythm
  • Litter trays, scooping, disposal and spare supplies
  • Indoor, outdoor or supervised-access rules
  • Hiding places, handling preferences and household boundaries
  • Carrier location, escape risks, medication and emergency contacts

What to prepare before you start

Keep the cat's normal products and current instructions close to hand.

  • Food portions, litter type and the routine the cat already follows
  • The carrier in a place the sitter can reach without searching
  • Current medication labels and your regular vet's contact details
  • A list of likely hiding places and doors or windows needing care
  • A backup person who knows the cat and can help locally

Details cat owners commonly forget

These notes help a sitter distinguish a quiet cat from a missing one.

  • Whether seeing the cat at every visit is normal
  • How litter waste should be bagged and disposed of
  • Which rooms, windows and external doors must stay closed
  • How the cat signals that it wants space or attention
  • The easiest way to guide the cat into its carrier if needed
Fictional example

Milo's evening visit

This is a fictional example. It demonstrates clear wording rather than prescribing a routine for another cat.

Arrival
Open the porch door first, then close it before opening the inner door. Milo is indoor only.
Litter
Scoop the tray in the utility room and place the tied bag in the outside grey bin.
Hiding
Milo often sleeps behind the bedroom curtain. Check quietly, but do not pull him out.

From answers to a usable handover

How to copy, print or share your brief

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    Check the preview

    Resolve important missing-detail prompts and make sure each instruction is attached to the right pet or household task.

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    Copy or print

    Copy the plain-language brief, print a paper copy or use the browser's print screen to save a PDF.

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    Share only when ready

    Use the finished copy directly, or choose the invited-owner flow to review an import before anything is uploaded.

Use the preview to check names, litter, access and emergency details. Copy the finished instructions, print them or save them as a PDF from the browser. Creating an expiring live brief requires an invited owner to review and explicitly import the local draft.

Ready-made printable templates

Download an A4 or US Letter PDF

Choose the warm SitSorted version or a black-and-white layout for economical printing. The completed example is fictional.

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Helpful answers

Frequently asked questions

What information does a cat sitter need?

Include feeding and litter routines, access rules, likely hiding places, handling preferences, escape risks, carrier location, current medication instructions and emergency contacts.

Should I include indoor or outdoor rules?

Yes. State the rule explicitly, including any doors, windows or cat flaps that need particular care. Do not assume a sitter knows the household routine.

Can I print these cat sitter instructions?

Yes. The preview is designed to copy or print cleanly, and the browser's print option can also save it as a PDF.

What should I write about medication?

Copy only the current instructions supplied by your vet or shown on the medication label. Contact your vet if anything is unclear; SitSorted does not provide medical advice.

Is my cat's information uploaded?

Not while you use the free generator. The draft stays in this browser unless an invited owner signs in, reviews it and explicitly confirms an import.

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