Things Auntie will want to know… Pet’s Needs & Behavior
- Routine: Feeding times/amounts, walk schedule/duration, potty habits, sleep arrangements (crate/bed).
- Health: Medications, allergies, vet’s info, any health issues or disabilities.
- Temperament: Socialization with people/pets, fears (thunder, vacuum), leash reactivity, resource guarding (food/toys).
- Commands: What words they know (sit, stay, come) and how they respond.
- Alone Time: How long can they be left alone, and is it okay for them to be alone?
- Emergency Plan: Vet info, backup contacts, what to do if injured or sick.
Questions Auntie will answer for you…
- How often will you receive updates (photos/texts)? Usually twice a day, unless I get a stunning capture or they are being super silly, then I might blow up your phone (in the BEST way)
- Much like a farm where closed gates remain closed and open gates remain open, we will never enter a room if the door is closed without permission.
- Any other question you might have
- Depending on the style of sit, Auntie will be with your pet the majority of the time. Especially if we are there for Constant Care.
Aunties Qualifications…
- We are skilled in providing medications ( by pill pocket, mouth and injection)
- If there were a situation in which we were unable to fulfill the sit, we would reach out ASAP and find another sitter within the circle of trusted Aunties to fulfill our obligation.
- Aunties Coming to Visit is insured and bonded
MORE things Auntie will want to know about your animal/s at the meet and greet…
- What are your pet’s favorite toys and activities?
- What treats are okay (and not okay)?
- Any habits or specific cues only you know?
- Are your pets crate-trained, when and why?
- House Rules: Furniture rules, specific rooms off-limits, yard/pool care
- Home Details: Trash day, plant watering, car info, neighbor introductions, mail retrieval