How to Prepare Your Home for a Pet Sitter Without Overthinking It

A lot of people think preparing for a pet sitter requires a long checklist, but it really comes down to making the environment easy for both your sitter and your pet. Put the essential items, food, treats, meds, cleaning supplies, leashes, in one spot. One place. That alone prevents confusion and saves time.

The second thing is clear communication. Every pet has one or two routines that absolutely matter. Feeding order. A favorite toy. A hiding spot. A medication rule. If there’s something you’d want done your way, tell us! We follow it exactly.

Access is the next piece. Codes, keys, building rules, those make or break a visit. When access is smooth, the visit is smooth.

If you have a cat, we need to know where they hide. We’ll find them either way, but telling us upfront makes everything easier on them.

And lastly, Wi-Fi. We send updates. Photos, notes, check-ins. It’s much faster with Wi-Fi, and it means you stay connected no matter where you are.

When you have a prepared home, your pet gets better care, and you get better peace of mind.