Write your pet's food, walks, medications, habits, house rules and emergency contacts once, then print the sheet, download it as Word or copy it into Google Docs. Free, no account.

Source: https://petlifemanager.com/pet-sitter-instructions/ · updated 2026-11-04

# Pet Sitter Instructions Template: Fill In, Print or Copy to Google Docs

Write your pet's routine once: food, walks, medications, habits, house rules and who to call. Print it, download it as a Word file or copy it into Google Docs for your sitter. It stays in your browser.

No account · Dogs and cats · Last reviewed November 4, 2026

## Fill in the pet sitter sheet

Without JavaScript, use the checklist below and write it by hand.

## What should I leave for a pet sitter?

Leave written instructions for food and water, walks or litter, medications exactly as prescribed, habits and fears, house rules, where supplies are, and phone numbers for you, a backup contact, your vet and the nearest emergency animal hospital.

**Pet sitter checklist (print and fill in by hand)**

| Section | What to write |
|---|---|
| Trip | Dates away, other pets in the home |
| Food | Brand, amount, times, treats, water |
| Routine | Walks, potty or litter box, sleep, alone time |
| Medications | Name, dose as prescribed, times |
| Habits | Fears, behavior to watch, house rules, where things are |
| Contacts | You, backup contact, veterinarian, emergency animal hospital, who approves vet costs |

## What should I ask a pet sitter before booking?

Ask about their experience with your type of pet, how many visits a day they will make and how long they stay, what they would do in an emergency, and whether they can send you updates.

A short meet-and-greet before the trip lets your pet meet the sitter and lets you walk through this sheet together.

## Next document for this pet

- [Pet health record](https://petlifemanager.com/pet-health-record/): vaccines, allergies and microchip for the sitter's folder.
- [Medication chart](https://petlifemanager.com/medication-chart/): a daily chart the sitter can tick off.
- [Dog food calculator](https://petlifemanager.com/dog-food-calculator/): check the daily amount in cups.

Pet Life Manager does not give veterinary advice. In an emergency, the sitter should call your veterinarian or the nearest emergency animal hospital.

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