How to Prepare for Your Pet Sitter

Preparing for Your Pet Sitter’s Visit

How can you prepare your home and pets for your pet sitter?

Whether this is your first or fiftieth time using a professional pet sitter, there are some things you can do to help your sitter provide the best possible care for your precious pets. You can help ensure that each pet-care assignment will be a successful arrangement for all involved.

Once you’ve selected the perfect pet sitter, use these tips to ensure that your home and pets are ready for the pet sitter’s visit:

How to Thank Your Pet Sitter
Learn more about tipping and other thoughtful ways to show your appreciation for your pet sitter.

When Using a Pet Sitter, Preparation is Key
You can help your professional pet sitter provide the best possible care for your beloved pets while you are away.

Pet Proofing Your Home
Use this pet-proofing checklist to ensure your pets are safe at home whether you are getting ready for the pet sitter or not.

Securing Your Home for Your Pet Sitter’s Arrival
In addition to keeping your beloved pets safe, happy and well cared for, a professional pet sitter also attends to the safety and security of your home while you are away.