How to Prepare Your Home for a Pet Sitter ...

A Simple Guide for Stress-Free Stays

From your Trusted Pet Sitters in Liverpool

Welcoming someone into your home to care for your furry family member is a big step and it’s completely normal to want everything to feel smooth and familiar. As a trusted pet sitter in Liverpool, Katie and I like to keep things as calm and cosy as possible for the animals we look after.

Here’s a simple guide to help you prepare your home before your sitter arrives - just a few gentle touches can make the whole experience feel easier for everyone.

1. Leave out the essentials

Having everything in one place helps your sitter slip easily into your pets usual routine.

Pop these somewhere easy to find:

• Food and treats

• Bowls

• Leads, harnesses and poo bags

• Litter, trays and cleaning bits

• Medication or supplements

• Favourite toys, blankets and comfort items

If you use us for drop-in pet visits in Liverpool as well as overnights, keeping essentials visible helps us settle in quietly without disturbing your pet.

2. Create a cosy, familiar space

Whether we’re providing overnight pet care in Liverpool or a daytime visit, your pet’s comfort always comes first. Their favourite blanket, bed or window spot helps them feel safe and grounded while you’re away.

3. Leave a little guide

Nothing fancy - just the things that matter in day-to-day life:

• Feeding instructions

• Walk preferences

• Any anxieties or triggers

• Bedtime habits

• House rules

• Emergency contacts

This helps us care for your pet exactly the way you do.

4. Make access simple

Whether you prefer a key handover, a lockbox or meeting us on the day, let us know what feels best. As trusted pet sitters, we always follow your usual routine for alarms, windows and locking up.

5. Let us know if you’d like a little home care

Some families like us to help keep the space fresh while we stay - things like emptying bins, watering plants, hoovering up pet fluff, or bringing in parcels. Just let us know what you’d prefer.

6. Share your pet’s quirks

We have met so many wonderful personalities - the silly habits, sweet rituals and comforting routines are the things that help us bond with your pet quickly. We love hearing about them.

7. Relax — you’re in safe hands

Once everything is set up, you can head off confidently knowing your pet is settled and cared for. Whether it’s drop-in visits, long stays or overnight pet care, we always keep routines steady, send updates, and give your pet the calm, loving company they’re used to.