As a pet sitter, you will be responsible for all basic animal care including feeding and walking them. You need to make sure they stay fed, hydrated and get the attention and exercise they need while the owner is away.
Most common activities include:
– Daily feeding
– Putting fresh water and scrubbing bowels
– Brush pets
– Take them on walks
– Provide enough exercise through play
– Give them medications (only if it’s requested by the pet owner)
– Basic cleaning and vacuuming up pet hair in the house
– Some pet sitters may also need to help with collecting mail or newspaper
– Notify and report to the pet owner so they know their pet has been well looked after
– If the pet become sick or suffer an injury while under your supervision, you will also need to notify the pet owner immediately and take the to vet