What to Expect at a Pet Sitting Visit

During a pet sitting visit (no dog walking), our primary responsibility is to ensure your pet (dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, lizards, guinea pigs, etc) is well-cared for and comfortable while you’re away. Here’s what you can expect:

1. Meet-and-Greet Beforehand

• Top Dog Pet Sitters requires a Meet and Greet before the first pet sitting visit.

2. Arrival and Greeting

• Our team will enter your home with either a key in a lock box or a door code. 
• We will greet your pet calmly to ensure your pet feels safe and comfortable.

3. Feeding and Watering

• If we are pet-sitting a pup, the first thing we will do is get your pup outside for a potty break.
• We will feed your pet according to your specified schedule and portion sizes.
• Fresh water will be provided at every visit.
• We will administer medications following instructions. 

4. Exercise and Playtime

• Whether we are caring for a dog or a cat we will engage in playtime. This could be playing with your pup in the backyard or throwing a toy up your stairs. For a kitty this could be inviting them to play with a wand toy.

5. Litter Boxes and Small Animals

• Litter boxes will be scooped daily.
• Litter will be changed 1x week
• For other animals (like reptiles or birds), cleaning specific to their needs may also be done (e.g., cage maintenance).

6. Medications 

• If your pet needs medication, Top Dog Pet Sitters will administer it according to your directions, whether it’s a pill, topical treatment, or injection.

7. General Care and Comfort

• Top Dog Pet Sitters will check that your pet is comfortable, secure, and in good health. This might include brushing or petting for comfort, depending on your instructions.

8. Home Maintenance 

• Top Dog Pet Sitters will bring in mail/packages, water plants, and adjust lights/blinds following the client’s instructions.

9. Updates

• Top Dog Pet Sitters will email a pet journal after every visit. The pet journal is time stamped so clients know how long we were in their home. It includes a check list of the tasks we accomplished, a detailed message, and photos so that clients are assured their pet is alive and healthy.

10. Check-Out

• After ensuring your pet is settled, we will secure your home, lock doors and ensure everything is in order and send the Pet Journal. 

Pet sitting visits are designed to keep your pet safe, happy, and on their regular routine, so you can feel confident while you’re away. To learn more about how we can help you and your pets, check  out our Services page. Wondering if we travel to your area of McKinney or Melissa? Check out our Service Areas page.  If you’d like to contact us directly, see our Contact page, or call us on (214) 244-1629.