This form will help your house sitter know your pet(s) a little better before they arrive at your home and will also be a very helpful reference. Owners sometimes forget helpful information because it's all too familiar the aim of this form is to act as a reminder to the unfamiliar.
General Information
Type of Pet(s) ________________________________________
Name: _______________________________ Nickname: _________________________________
Breed: _______________________________ Colour: _____________________________________
Male/Female __________________________ Age ____________________
Spayed/Neutered? ____________ Micro chipped?_______________ Insured?________________
Is your pet a rescue?________________________________________________________
Does your pet live indoors/out or both? (cats)_______________________________________
Contact details for friend/family member who knows your pet well_________________________
Contact details for alternative care in case of an emergency_________________________________
Veterinarian Information
Practise Address ______________________________________________________
Veterinarian Name: _________________________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________
Emergency Care Facility ______________________________Emergency Phone:________________
Do you have an account/Credit Card registered with your veterinarian?__________________
Health Information
Is your pet up to date with vaccinations/worming____________________________
Is your pet on any flea and tick prevention? ____________________________
Does your pet have any old injuries or medical concerns ?
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
List all medications and times of day given:_____________________________________________
Does your pet have any allergies?
If yes, explain: ____________________________________________________________________
Does your pet have a sensitive stomach towards any food or treats?
_________________________________________________________________________________
Does your pet have any skin problems?
_________________________________________________________________________________
How does your pet behave when being transported or at the vets? _____________________________
Eating Habits and Feeding Instructions
Type of food___________________ Amount Given________________ Time of Day_____________
Frequency________________________ Special Dietary Instructions__________________________
Supplements/Vitamins?________________________________________
Does your pet have a weight problem?______________________________________________
Do you allow feeding from the “table”? __________________ Can you leave food unattended?______
Do you feed your pet human food?___________________Snacks and treats?_________________
Is your pet a picky eater? ___________ Scrounger?_____________ Dust Bin?_______________
Garbage/rubbish lover?_________________________________________________________
Food Possessive? _________________ Grazer?________________ Woofer?_______________
Toilet Habits
Is your pet house trained?_____________ Uses litter tray?_____________Puppy Pads?___________
Obeys toilet command?________________________ Must ask, eats poo?__________________
How frequently do you change litter in tray?___________________________________________
Pet Personality Profile
Describe your pets personality Happy? Sad,? Nervous? Highly strung? Laid Back? Aloof? Needy?
__________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Is your pet well socialised? ______________________________________
Has your pet ever bitten a person? ________________________________________________
If yes, please explain: _______________________________________________________________
Has your pet ever bitten another dog or cat? ___________________________________________
If yes, please explain: _______________________________________________________________
Is your pet toy aggressive? ___________________________________________________________
Is your pet collar aggressive? _________________________________________________________
Are there any areas of your pet's body that he/she does not like to be touched?
_________________________________________________________________________________
Is your pet scared of thunderstorms/fireworks? ___________________________________________
Is there any type of person (Children, men, etc.) that your pet routinely fears or dislikes?
_________________________________________________________________________________
For Dog Owners Only
Describe your pets energy levels? High? Med? Couch potato?
Pets Exercise regime?____________________________________________________________
Any Exercise restrictions?_____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Does your dog pull on the leash?_____ Do you use a harness/gentle walker /Halti?___________
Has your dog had any obedience training? Give details____________________________________
Would you like your sitter to continue any training? Give details ____________________________
Has your dog ever jumped a fence or barrier? __________
Please describe ____________________________________________________________________
Is your dog an escape artist? _____________
Please Describe____________________________________________________________________
Is there any type of dog (breed, male/female small, big, etc.) that your dog seems to have a problem with?
_________________________________________________________________________________
When on/off leash how does your dog react to cats/birds/squirrels/horses/cars/motorbikes and anything that moves suddenly or quickly?________________________________
Does your dog travel well in a car?______________________________________________________________
Is your dog a barker? If yes please explain __________________________________________
Does your dog chew/steal items?____________________________________________________
Play and Interaction
Does your pet play with toys? ___________ What does he/she like to play?_________________
Favourite toys/games?_______________________
House Rules
Where does your pet sleep?___________________________________________
there any areas of the house where your pets aren’t allowed? Rooms, furniture etc
Give details_____________________________________________________________________
Maximum amount of time your pet can be left alone?_________________________________
Do you leave the TV/Radio on when you go out? _________________________________________
Does you pet react to the TV/Music?_______________________________________________
Grooming
Does your pet get professionally groomed?______________ How often?___________________
Home or Pet Parlour?_____________________
Special grooming products?___________________List and explain_____________________
Daily grooming regime?__________________________________________________
Any Ear/Eye problems? ____________ Explain care and prevention____________________
Claw Care? ________________________ Anal Glands?_________________________________
Is there anything that you think your sitter should know that would help him/her better take care of your pet? (Special instructions)
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
One extremely sensitive subject is that concerning your wishes and instructions for your pet in the case of a life threatening emergency, fortunately communications are such that no one need be out of touch for very long but should the unthinkable happen, which is VERY unlikely your veterinarian, close friend or family member should be completely familiar with your wishes.
General Information
Type of Pet(s) ________________________________________
Name: _______________________________ Nickname: _________________________________
Breed: _______________________________ Colour: _____________________________________
Male/Female __________________________ Age ____________________
Spayed/Neutered? ____________ Micro chipped?_______________ Insured?________________
Is your pet a rescue?________________________________________________________
Does your pet live indoors/out or both? (cats)_______________________________________
Contact details for friend/family member who knows your pet well_________________________
Contact details for alternative care in case of an emergency_________________________________
Veterinarian Information
Practise Address ______________________________________________________
Veterinarian Name: _________________________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________
Emergency Care Facility ______________________________Emergency Phone:________________
Do you have an account/Credit Card registered with your veterinarian?__________________
Health Information
Is your pet up to date with vaccinations/worming____________________________
Is your pet on any flea and tick prevention? ____________________________
Does your pet have any old injuries or medical concerns ?
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
List all medications and times of day given:_____________________________________________
Does your pet have any allergies?
If yes, explain: ____________________________________________________________________
Does your pet have a sensitive stomach towards any food or treats?
_________________________________________________________________________________
Does your pet have any skin problems?
_________________________________________________________________________________
How does your pet behave when being transported or at the vets? _____________________________
Eating Habits and Feeding Instructions
Type of food___________________ Amount Given________________ Time of Day_____________
Frequency________________________ Special Dietary Instructions__________________________
Supplements/Vitamins?________________________________________
Does your pet have a weight problem?______________________________________________
Do you allow feeding from the “table”? __________________ Can you leave food unattended?______
Do you feed your pet human food?___________________Snacks and treats?_________________
Is your pet a picky eater? ___________ Scrounger?_____________ Dust Bin?_______________
Garbage/rubbish lover?_________________________________________________________
Food Possessive? _________________ Grazer?________________ Woofer?_______________
Toilet Habits
Is your pet house trained?_____________ Uses litter tray?_____________Puppy Pads?___________
Obeys toilet command?________________________ Must ask, eats poo?__________________
How frequently do you change litter in tray?___________________________________________
Pet Personality Profile
Describe your pets personality Happy? Sad,? Nervous? Highly strung? Laid Back? Aloof? Needy?
__________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Is your pet well socialised? ______________________________________
Has your pet ever bitten a person? ________________________________________________
If yes, please explain: _______________________________________________________________
Has your pet ever bitten another dog or cat? ___________________________________________
If yes, please explain: _______________________________________________________________
Is your pet toy aggressive? ___________________________________________________________
Is your pet collar aggressive? _________________________________________________________
Are there any areas of your pet's body that he/she does not like to be touched?
_________________________________________________________________________________
Is your pet scared of thunderstorms/fireworks? ___________________________________________
Is there any type of person (Children, men, etc.) that your pet routinely fears or dislikes?
_________________________________________________________________________________
For Dog Owners Only
Describe your pets energy levels? High? Med? Couch potato?
Pets Exercise regime?____________________________________________________________
Any Exercise restrictions?_____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Does your dog pull on the leash?_____ Do you use a harness/gentle walker /Halti?___________
Has your dog had any obedience training? Give details____________________________________
Would you like your sitter to continue any training? Give details ____________________________
Has your dog ever jumped a fence or barrier? __________
Please describe ____________________________________________________________________
Is your dog an escape artist? _____________
Please Describe____________________________________________________________________
Is there any type of dog (breed, male/female small, big, etc.) that your dog seems to have a problem with?
_________________________________________________________________________________
When on/off leash how does your dog react to cats/birds/squirrels/horses/cars/motorbikes and anything that moves suddenly or quickly?________________________________
Does your dog travel well in a car?______________________________________________________________
Is your dog a barker? If yes please explain __________________________________________
Does your dog chew/steal items?____________________________________________________
Play and Interaction
Does your pet play with toys? ___________ What does he/she like to play?_________________
Favourite toys/games?_______________________
House Rules
Where does your pet sleep?___________________________________________
there any areas of the house where your pets aren’t allowed? Rooms, furniture etc
Give details_____________________________________________________________________
Maximum amount of time your pet can be left alone?_________________________________
Do you leave the TV/Radio on when you go out? _________________________________________
Does you pet react to the TV/Music?_______________________________________________
Grooming
Does your pet get professionally groomed?______________ How often?___________________
Home or Pet Parlour?_____________________
Special grooming products?___________________List and explain_____________________
Daily grooming regime?__________________________________________________
Any Ear/Eye problems? ____________ Explain care and prevention____________________
Claw Care? ________________________ Anal Glands?_________________________________
Is there anything that you think your sitter should know that would help him/her better take care of your pet? (Special instructions)
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
One extremely sensitive subject is that concerning your wishes and instructions for your pet in the case of a life threatening emergency, fortunately communications are such that no one need be out of touch for very long but should the unthinkable happen, which is VERY unlikely your veterinarian, close friend or family member should be completely familiar with your wishes.
