cat sit checklist
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Before your first visit
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Check out details on petsitter - info about the animal and the home routine
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Make sure you have the keys!
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If you feel some info is missing - feed details etc - then contact the office.
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ALARM - before you arrive check you\'re not going to be surprised by alarm
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First visit: client communication
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feedback to the client on first visit to let them know all\'s ok. You can use feedback on petsitter
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Every visit: house
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be careful when you enter house to make sure cat doesn\'t escape
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bring in post and put tidily in kitchen (or other sensible place). Throw away junk fliers in recycling.
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find the cat! Does the cat have a favourite hiding place? If so, info will be on petsitter
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Every visit: Fun stuff
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Cuddles & play: if the cat loves attention, then do this first. When the food goes down, they won\'t want to know!
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basic grooming if owner left grooming kit (some cats LOVE being groomed while they eat)
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Always try and see the cat. Not always possible if a cat flap and v independent cat,
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Call the cat, make the noises to attract their attention so they come to you for food.
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If cat\'s think there\'s no-one around, they may go and find food and love elsewhere
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Every visit: food
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wash up all the cat food bowls
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throw away stale biscuits and replace
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When putting down wet food, make sure it\'s \'mashed\' up.
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Try scrunching up the pouch before you open it so it\'s pre-loosened - or using a fork.
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IF YOU DON\'T THE CAT WON\'T BE ABLE TO EAT IT!
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Every visit: Water
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always ensure it\'s fresh and in a clean bowl. Change at every visit.
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There may be several locations - bedroom, by the food etc. Sometimes they like to drink from a glass.
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Sometimes they like to drink from tap. If tap, then do this as soon as you arrive so they have plenty of time to drink.
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Every visit: Litter tray or cat flap?
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completely cleaned litter tray every few days / as required
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litter tray: removed dirty litter and refreshed with new litter if necessary AT EVERY VISIT
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Penultimate visit / last visit
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Depending on number of days owner been away, don\'t always leave final tidy to the last visit
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make sure the house is at least as clean and tidy as the first visit
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move any last minute recycling - tins etc - to outside recycling
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empty the bin and replace with fresh bin bag
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leave a pint of milk in fridge so owner can have a cup of tea when they return home
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leave a note for owner letting them know how everything has been and to get in touch when they\'re home
