Let me know about any special needs in advance so I can keep your friend healthy and safe! (Also, always good to know where the treats are!) Here’s some things I typically like to know for a visit: ALL PETS: - Where are your pets allowed/not allowed to be? (furniture, counters, certain rooms) - Where are the treats? - Are there any specific behavioral issues I should watch out for (chewing at certain furniture, running off when seeing an animal, etc.)? - Does your pet have a favorite toy or toys? - Does your pet have any benign body features I should be aware of? (Cysts, scratches, prone to red eye—so I don’t worry there’s something out of the ordinary!) - If you have more than one pet, how do they get along? Anything to note? - In case of an emergency, I’ll always call you first. However, if it’s urgent enough that I need to take your pet to a vet immediately, are you comfortable with me taking them in the car and do you have a safety harness/crate for them for the car? - What is abnormal behavior for your pet that might indicate pain or discomfort? (Hiding, aggression, etc.) - Any peculiarities I should know about? (Only drinks fresh water, food must be heated up, will only poop on walks) DOGS: - Do your dogs have the required vaccinations? - Any food-specific quirks (needing a specific bowl, requiring a slow feeder, grazes throughout the day)? - Any “mouthing” while playing (closing their mouth around your hands or arms but not biting), even playfully? (This isn’t a deal breaker, but it’s good for me to be aware!) - How do they react to passing people/other dogs on the street? - Are they food aggressive, and if so, is there a special way I should administer their food? - How do they indicate they need to go potty? How often do they typically do Number 1 and 2 a day, and are there specific conditions that they'll only do either (on walks, in a certain spot in the yard, etc.)? - Where is your vacuum/cleaning supplies in case they get messy (especially in the winter!)? - Are you comfortable with me bathing your dog if a big mess occurs, and if so, where are your bathing supplies? - Where are your poop bags? - Do you typically pick up your dog’s poop in your yard or not? (I will always pick it up on walks, of course!) - How are they on a leash? CATS: - Where are their favorite hiding spots? (I’ll never pressure them to come and socialize, it’s just so I can check on them from time to time!) - Do they have more than one litter box, and if so, where are they? - Where do you store your litter? - Where do I dispose of used litter? - Is there any furniture they tend to scratch that I should ward them away from? - If your cat is outdoors, do they tend to bring in mice/snakes/birds, and if so, where do they typically leave them? RABBITS: - Are they free roam or caged? - If caged, do you allow them free roam time, and what are the boundaries? - Any preference towards when they get greens and how much? (My default is once a day, approximately a pile their size) - When do they get pellets? - Where do you store their hay? - Where do you store their litter? - Are there any spots in the house they chew that they aren’t suppose to? - Where are their spare chewers? - Do you have critical care on hand in case of stasis, and if so, where? - If they are long-haired, where do you keep their brush? - If you have other pets, how do they get along? FOR HOUSE-SIT STAYS: - Where will I sleep? - How long are you comfortable with your dogs being left alone, if at all? - Is it okay if I use your dishes? (I’ll always wash them before I go!)

I aim to keep to the pet's typical daily schedule so that they're as comfortable as possible, so I'll ask prior to your booking what their average day looks like and stick as close to that as possible. I'm happy to take your pet out on walks and give them lots of snuggles (or space, if that's what they want! I tend to send a LOT of pictures during your booking, both to assure you that your pet is following their normal routine (eating, walking, potty) but also because they're often so darn cute! Feel free to ask me to limit the amount of pictures I send, but I will always default to documenting your pet and I's time together so you can feel comfortable and included! I'd also love to know ahead of time if there are any favorite toys your furry friend has, and I love to give plenty of scritches and pats!