Pet-sitter handover guide · 6 min read
What to leave for a pet sitter
A practical UK pet-sitter handover checklist covering routines, supplies, contacts, safety and the details that are easiest to forget.
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Prepare a calmer handover.
Practical UK-first guidance for leaving pets and homes with someone you already know and trust. Every guide leads to a free, focused tool when you are ready to make the handover your own.
Practical handover help
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Start with the situation that matches your handover. The guides overlap where helpful, without repeating the same advice under different titles.
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Dog-sitter handover guide · 6 min read
What to tell a dog sitter
A practical dog-sitter handover guide covering daily routine, walks, lead rules, triggers, feeding, toileting and emergency contacts.
Cat-sitter handover guide · 6 min read
What to tell a cat sitter
A practical cat-sitter handover guide covering feeding, litter, hiding places, indoor or outdoor rules, handling and carrier details.
Home handover guide · 6 min read
How to prepare your home for a pet sitter
Prepare a calm, practical home handover for a pet sitter with clear access arrangements, supplies, household boundaries and a return checklist.
Independent marketplace handover guide · 8 min read
Rover and TrustedHousesitters handover checklist
An independent checklist for turning a confirmed Rover or TrustedHousesitters arrangement into clear pet, home, contact and update instructions.
Pet feeding handover guide · 6 min read
How to make a pet feeding schedule for a sitter
Create a clear pet feeding schedule with exact portions, meal times, fresh water, treats and separate feeding notes for a sitter.
Pet medication handover guide · 7 min read
How to leave pet medication instructions for a sitter
Prepare careful pet medication instructions using the current veterinary or label wording, timing, storage and checked emergency contacts.
Pet emergency planning guide · 6 min read
Pet emergency card: what to include
Create a compact pet emergency card with checked owner, backup, regular-vet and out-of-hours contacts plus essential alerts.