Pet-Sitting Can Be a Pet-PeevePet-sitting can be a pet-peeve (pun intended) for some nannies and au pairs. So, using a simple pet-sitting work agreement can be helpful when parents ask nannies or au pairs to pet-sit.
For example, if the family will be traveling on vacation the nanny
or au pair should
create a separate pet-sitting work agreement that includes essential
responsibilities for the job. If the au pair or nanny cannot perform the pet-sitting
duties the parents can then use the work agreement when they hire another
pet-sitter as well.
Information to Include in a Pet-Sitting
Contract:
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Emergency phone number where the family can be reached in case of emergency.
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Veterinarian phone number.
- Pet-sitter back up person in case of emergency.
- List of family, friends, or neighbors that have a key to the house.
- Detailed history of each pet.
- Where family buys pet food and supplies.
- What food to serve each pet, at what time, and the amount of food.
- Detailed list of any medications required. When, how much, and what type of medicine should be given to each pet.
- Which treats the pets are allowed to have and at what times.
- Fees per walk and length of each walk (for example half hour walk).
1 comment:
I don't mind pets, but my employers don't really take care of theirs. I end up doing it all, cleaning messes and cages, walking, scooping waste, vet check ups, grooming. It is a little frustrating, actually extremely frustrating because I'm not paid any extra for all the work.
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