When caring for a pet in a client's home, the priority is minimizing stress by maintaining their exact environment and scent profile. • Security First: I would strictly follow entry/exit protocols (alarms, double-locking doors) to ensure no "door-dashers" escape. • The "Scent" Factor: I recommend keeping the home's routine identical. I’d use the client’s preferred cleaning supplies and keep the pet in the rooms they are most comfortable in. • Daily Logs: I’d provide "Proof of Life" updates—photos, feeding times, and notes on bathroom habits—so the owner feels connected while away. • Home Tidiness: Aside from pet care, I’d ensure the home looks exactly as it did when the client left (mail brought in, plants watered, no "pet mess" left behind).