DEARFILE: PET SITTER HANDOVER WALKTHROUGH
PRIVATE WORKING COPY

Do this together before care starts. One sheet per pet. A companion to your care instructions, not a replacement for them.

Pet name and identifying detail:
Walkthrough date and time:
Owner:
Sitter:

01 SHOW IT, THEN CHECK IT
Choose one result per row: Yes / Gap / Not tried. Mark Yes only after trying or confirming it.

1. Find the correct pet's food, portion and next meal time.
   Result: [ ] Yes  [ ] Gap  [ ] Not tried

2. Find the last completed care record; explain what is due next.
   Result: [ ] Yes  [ ] Gap  [ ] Not tried

3. Find water, toileting or walk supplies and routine instructions.
   Result: [ ] Yes  [ ] Gap  [ ] Not tried

4. Explain handling limits, escape risks and how to prevent mix-ups.
   Result: [ ] Yes  [ ] Gap  [ ] Not tried

5. Try agreed home access; find suitable transport equipment.
   Result: [ ] Yes  [ ] Gap  [ ] Not tried

6. Find owner, backup and regular / after-hours clinic contacts.
   Result: [ ] Yes  [ ] Gap  [ ] Not tried

7. Explain whom to contact if the owner does not answer.
   Result: [ ] Yes  [ ] Gap  [ ] Not tried

8. Find current written veterinary instructions, if applicable.
   Result: [ ] Yes  [ ] Gap  [ ] Not tried

9. Check each clinic's authorization and payment arrangements.
   Result: [ ] Yes  [ ] Gap  [ ] Not tried

02 CLOSE THE GAPS BEFORE RELYING ON THE PLAN
Record every Gap or Not tried item. Resolve it, then repeat that check.

Unresolved item or question:
Who will resolve it:
By when:
Another item, or where the remaining list is kept:
Who will resolve it:
By when:
Repeat-check date and time:
Current care instructions / visit log kept at:

For illness or injury, contact a veterinarian promptly; do not wait for the owner.
This sheet gives no treatment permission. Follow current written veterinary instructions.
Keep passwords, entry codes and payment details off this sheet. Share only with caregivers.

Full instructions and example:
https://dearfile.com/blog/pet-emergency-care-instructions

You do not need a DearFile account to use this worksheet.