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Pet Sitter Instructions & Daily Care Planner

Free printable pet sitter instructions and care planner for dogs, cats and multiple pets. Organize feeding, vet contacts, daily checklists and calendar exports. No signup.

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01 · THE HANDOVER

A calm, complete plan for whoever cares for your pets.

Create a reusable brief for dogs, cats or other pets. Details stay in this browser; print or send a downloaded file only when you choose.

Plan name First care day Last care day Owner name Owner phone Backup caregiver Backup phone Regular vet Vet phone 24-hour emergency vet Emergency vet phone Supply locations / access arrangements (never include passwords or alarm codes) Emergency contact order / authorized care instructions

02 · EACH PET

Individual needs, no mix-ups

Feeding, medication and behavior instructions belong to each animal. Medication details must be copied from the current veterinarian's instructions or labeled prescription.

No pets added yet. Start with the first animal.

03 · DAILY CARE CHECKLIST

Clear visit-by-visit instructions.

Make a timed checklist for meals, walks, litter, medication, house checks, or other visits. The sitter can tick dated entries and leave a printed log.

04 · KEEP AND SHARE

A portable, printable care packet.

Restore JSON

The JSON backup contains phone numbers and potentially sensitive care information. Store it securely and share only with trusted caregivers. Browser data is not synchronized across devices. The calendar file contains events for your selected care days, not automatic push reminders.

How to use this tool

Set your exact care dates and add owner, backup, and veterinary contacts. Create a separate profile for each pet, then schedule daily care tasks. Review missing information, tick off care tasks by day, and print, copy or export the handover instructions and logs. Keep a secure JSON backup for your next trip.

Quick steps

Set the care dates and add the owner, backup person, regular vet and emergency vet contacts.
Build individual pet profiles with feeding, exact vet-approved medication instructions, behavioral warnings and daily tasks.
Review missing details, track each care date, then print the handover or export TXT, CSV, iCalendar and secure JSON backups.

Practical tip

Write precise meal portions and copy medication directions from a current veterinary prescription or label rather than guessing. Avoid putting door, alarm or Wi-Fi passwords in your plan or backup. Calendar downloads do not provide live synchronization or guaranteed notifications.

Common questions

How do I make free printable pet sitter instructions?

Enter the care dates, vet and owner contacts, pet-specific feeding and medication details and a schedule. Choose Print / Save PDF to create a caregiver handover plus daily visit log in your browser, without registering.

Can I create dog sitter and cat sitter instructions in one plan?

Yes. Add up to eight separate pets with their own feeding, care routines, medication notes, allergies, and behavior guidance. Tasks can apply to one animal or to the whole household.

Does this pet sitting checklist include daily boxes to tick?

Yes. Create up to 24 timed tasks and choose a trip of 1 to 31 days. Tasks appear for each date, and a completion mark on one day does not automatically mark another day complete.

Can the sitter print a feeding or medication schedule?

Yes. Add timed tasks with exact details and print the daily visit log. The app organizes instructions that you supply; it does not determine doses, diagnose illness or provide veterinary advice.

Can I export the care schedule to Google Calendar or my phone?

Download the iCalendar (.ics) file and import it into a compatible calendar. Events use floating local times and are not synchronized or updated automatically. You must configure any calendar notifications yourself.

What files can I download?

Download a printable PDF through your browser's print dialog, a plain text handover, a dated CSV care log, a calendar ICS file or an editable JSON backup.

Does my pet's data leave this browser?

Care profiles and checkmarks are processed locally and saved in the browser when storage is available. The website and advertising can make separate network requests described in our privacy policy.

Can I use the plan again for another trip?

Yes. Update dates and instructions and save a JSON backup to carry the plan between browsers. Browser drafts do not sync automatically and clearing browser data may erase them.

What if I need to share private access instructions?

Share access codes by a secure channel directly with the caregiver rather than including passwords, entry PINs or alarm codes in downloadable or printable reports.

Free printable pet sitter instructions and daily care planner

When another person cares for a dog, cat or multiple pets, a short text message rarely covers every important detail. This free pet-sitter instructions builder keeps each animal's meals, medication directions, personality, routine and safety needs separate. It combines those profiles with a dated visit checklist, emergency contacts and a handover sheet that can be printed or exported without an account. The instructions and overview on this page are readable to search engines even before the interactive editor runs.

How to make a pet sitter instruction sheet

Choose the exact first and last care dates, and give the primary, local backup, regular vet and emergency veterinary contact details.
Add each pet separately, including precise food amounts and the current veterinary or prescription-label directions for any medication; write “None” when no medication is needed.
Create timed daily tasks—such as meals, fresh water, walks, litter cleanup and medication check-ins—and assign them to an animal or the whole household.
Review the readiness checklist and the live caregiver report. Correct missing details and confirm which clinic to contact after hours.
Print the report or save it to PDF, export a visit log as CSV, import scheduled events into a calendar, and save a full JSON backup before changing devices.

Example pet sitter handover for a dog and a cat

For a three-day trip, a dog named Luna might need a measured breakfast at 8:00 am and a supervised walk at 8:30 am, while a cat named Milo needs a separate measured dinner at 6:00 pm and a daily litter check. List each animal's exact routine and supplies in its profile. The timed checklist identifies which tasks apply to Luna, Milo or both. Caregiver checkmarks are tied to individual dates, so marking Monday's walk complete will not mark Tuesday's walk complete.

Medication and safety: what to write down

Never guess a dose or duration. Copy the current prescribing veterinarian's or medicine label's instructions exactly, including route, timing and relevant restrictions. Leave original labeled containers available, and tell the sitter what to do if a dose is uncertain or the pet appears unwell. This tool does not recommend medication, diagnose problems or replace veterinary advice. For serious symptoms, contact a qualified veterinarian urgently.

What to include for a pet sitter

Useful information includes each pet's name and identifying features; feeding times, quantities and storage places; treats and foods to avoid; routines for walking, toileting, grooming and sleep; behavioral triggers and escape risks; a primary owner and local backup contact; regular and emergency veterinary clinics; transport plans; and where supplies are kept. Avoid saving alarm PINs, passwords, key-safe codes, or unnecessary personal information. Give access codes securely in a separate channel.

Printable schedule, calendar and backups

The on-page preview updates as you edit. Print / Save PDF uses your browser's print dialog to produce a clear handover sheet and a dated task checklist. CSV exports a row per task per day for spreadsheet review and a caregiver's written record; spreadsheet-style formulas in notes are escaped. The optional iCalendar (.ics) file contains dated tasks with local floating times for import into a calendar; it is not live sync or a notification service. Save the editable JSON backup to transfer the full plan to another browser.

Privacy and limitations

Your pet information is processed in your browser and the app saves drafts to this browser's local storage when allowed. Web hosting and advertising operate separately, as described in the privacy policy. Private browsing or clearing site data can remove drafts. Keep protected off-device backup copies; review the downloaded exports before sharing them. A caregiver must still confirm real-world conditions, available veterinary care and your explicit authorization for treatment.

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