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Welcome Guide Checklist

Print this checklist and fill it in before your sitter arrives

Emergency Info

  • Your contact details (phone, WhatsApp, email)
  • Backup contact (name, phone, relationship)
  • Vet name, address, and phone number
  • Emergency vet (after hours) address and phone
  • Pet insurance policy number and claims phone
  • Home address (for deliveries, emergencies)
  • Nearest hospital / A&E address

Pet Care

  • Feeding schedule with exact times and amounts
  • Food brand and storage location
  • Treats - how many per day, restrictions
  • Forbidden foods or allergens
  • Walk times, routes, and duration
  • Lead behavior and recall notes
  • Medication - what, when, how much, how to give
  • Behavioral quirks and personality notes
  • Grooming needs during the sit
  • Interactions between pets (pecking order, conflicts)

House Operations

  • WiFi network name and password
  • Alarm code and arm/disarm instructions
  • Heating / hot water controls and timer settings
  • Key locations (spare keys, garage remote)
  • Washing machine and dryer instructions
  • Dishwasher instructions
  • Oven, hob, and coffee machine instructions
  • Fuse box location and how to reset
  • Stopcock location (water shutoff)
  • Bin collection day and recycling rules
  • Parking details (permits, garage code)
  • Security camera locations disclosed
  • Streaming service logins (if sharing)

Local Guide

  • Nearest supermarket (name, hours)
  • Nearest pharmacy
  • Favourite coffee shop
  • Restaurant recommendations
  • Takeaway options and how to order
  • Walking routes (dog walks and exploring)
  • Day trip ideas within an hour's drive
  • Public transport (bus, train, how to buy tickets)
  • Friendly neighbors to say hello to
  • Areas to avoid

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