PawKeep
Start with contacts, not a long biography
Put your preferred contact first, then a local backup who can make decisions if you are unreachable. Add the regular veterinary practice and the nearest emergency clinic, including phone numbers and addresses. Confirm the clinic details before each trip; a familiar name is not useful if the number has changed.
Make routines observable
Instead of “feed as usual,” write the food, portion, timing and where it is stored. Note the ordinary walk route, the door or gate routine, and any known triggers. A sitter can follow a concrete instruction; they cannot infer a household habit from a vague sentence.
Medication notes must match the vet’s directions
Record the exact product name, prescribed amount, schedule, route, storage requirements and the veterinarian’s instructions. Do not invent a missed-dose rule or change a dose in the handover. Ask your veterinary team what the sitter should do if a dose is missed or your pet refuses it.
Tell the sitter what counts as urgent
List practical warning signs you have discussed with your vet and the agreed next step. Include permission and payment arrangements for emergency care, where relevant. Keep this factual and specific to your pet; a handover sheet is not a substitute for veterinary advice.
Leave the record easy to update
A printed sheet is useful at home, but the underlying record should be easy to refresh after a new vaccination, medication or vet visit. PawKeep stores care details and lets you share a pet record through iCloud with chosen people. Review access when the sitting arrangement ends.
Frequently asked questions
Is this tool free to use?
Yes. It runs in your browser without an account. You can use your browser’s print dialog to save a copy where appropriate.
Does this page replace professional advice?
No. It is an organizational aid. For medical, safety, legal, tax or reimbursement decisions, follow qualified professional guidance and the rules that apply to your situation.
What does PawKeep add beyond this free page?
PawKeep is the related iPhone app. Visit its product page and App Store listing to check the current feature set, availability and terms.
Continue with PawKeep
Use the free tool for a quick start, then see how the app supports the ongoing version of this workflow.