Free Cat Care Instructions Template
The cat-sitter sheet owners love: feeding, the litter box, medications, favourite hiding spots and the vet, all on one calm page. Fill it in below and save the PDF, or print the blank to fill by hand.
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If you need me (and my backup)
Vet & emergencies
Feeding
A day in the life
Medications
All about my cat
Around the house
Anything else
Cat Care Instructions
for your pet
If you need me (and my backup)
Vet & emergencies
Feeding
A day in the life
Medications
All about my cat
Around the house
Anything else
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Cat sitter instructions: what to write in each section
Cats are easy to sit for and easy to get wrong, usually because nobody wrote down where they hide or how fussy they are about the litter box. Here is what to leave for your cat sitter, section by section, with wording you can copy and adapt.
Your phone number, and a backup contact
Two numbers, plainly written. For example: 'Alex Rivera, (555) 123 4567, text is fastest. If you cannot reach me, call Sam on (555) 765 4321, he has a spare key and has met Mia.' Include the full address, because a sitter may need to give it to a vet clinic over the phone.
Your vet, the emergency vet, and what you authorise
For example: 'Regular vet: Maple Animal Hospital, (555) 222 3333, open until 6pm, Mia is registered there and is microchipped. After hours: City 24h Pet ER, (555) 911 0000. You have my permission to take her in for anything urgent, up to $500, and to call me from the waiting room.' Say whether she travels well and where the carrier lives, because that is the first thing a sitter will hunt for.
Feeding: wet, dry, how much and when
Cats notice small changes, so be precise. For example: 'One pouch of the chicken wet food morning and evening, in the blue bowl on the mat, and a small handful of dry left down during the day. Fresh water in the ceramic bowl away from the food, she will not drink next to her dinner, and the fountain gets rinsed every other day. No milk, no tuna, she will beg for both.'
The litter box: scooping, spare litter and location
For example: 'Scoop both boxes every visit, waste in the small bin by the back door, and top up so the litter stays about two inches deep. Boxes are in the laundry room and the upstairs bathroom, spare litter is under the sink. Please do not move a box or change the brand while I am away, she will protest on the bath mat.' Ask your sitter to note anything unusual, because a cat not using the box is often the first sign something is wrong.
Medications, one line each
For example: 'Half a tablet in the morning, crushed into a spoon of the wet food, she will eat it if you stir it in properly. Ear drops every evening for the next week, one drop in the left ear, then a quick massage at the base. If she refuses a dose, do not force it, just note it and text me.' A medication log with initials is worth using if two people are sharing the visits.
Hiding spots, personality and house rules
Tell your sitter where to look before they panic. For example: 'If you cannot find her, check the top of the wardrobe, under the bed, and behind the sofa in that order. She hides for the first two visits with a new sitter, that is normal. Loves chin scratches, hates being picked up. Indoor only, so please keep the balcony door shut. She bolts for the stairs when the door opens, so come in slowly.'
The home: access, supplies and the jobs
For example: 'Key in the lockbox by the side gate, code 4821. Alarm panel in the hall, 0000 to disarm. Wi-Fi: HappyHome, password paws1234. Food, litter and the carrier are in the hall closet. Trash out Tuesday night, and please pull the blinds up in the morning, she likes the window perch. A photo whenever you visit would be lovely.'
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What should I tell my cat sitter?
Feeding (wet or dry, how much, when), the litter box routine and where the spare litter is, any medications, your cat's personality, hiding spots and whether they go outside, plus your vet, an emergency vet, and your contact and a backup. This template covers each one.
Is this cat sitter instructions template free?
Yes, free and printable with no sign-up. Fill in the live form and save it as a PDF, or download the blank PDF and write it in. Empty fields print as ruled lines.
How often should a cat sitter visit?
Most cats do well with at least one drop-in visit a day for feeding, fresh water, a litter scoop and some company; many owners prefer two. Note your preferred visit schedule in the routine section so your sitter knows what you expect.
Where should I leave the instructions for my cat sitter?
Somewhere obvious, the kitchen counter or fridge, alongside the food and any medication. If your sitter uses Pupline, they can also keep your cat's details in a Care Card on their phone for every future visit.
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