🐾Pet Care Instructions

Pet's name: [name]. Nickname(s): [nicknames they respond to]. Species/Breed: [e.g., 'Golden Retriever' or 'domestic shorthair cat']. Age: [age or approximate date of birth]. Color/Markings: [description for identification]. Microchip: [yes/no, chip number, company]. Registration/License: [details if applicable]. Personality: [describe their temperament, e.g., 'Friendly with everyone but nervous around loud noises. Loves belly rubs. Will steal food off the counter if you're not watching.']. Special quirks: [e.g., 'Sleeps on the left side of the bed. Won't eat from a metal bowl. Terrified of the vacuum.'].

Morning: - [Time, e.g., '7:00 AM'] — [activity, e.g., 'Let outside / walk for 20 minutes. They prefer the route past the park.'] - [Time] — [Breakfast: brand, amount, e.g., '1 cup of [brand] kibble mixed with a spoonful of wet food. Fresh water.'] Midday: - [Activity, e.g., 'Nap time. They like their bed in the living room corner.'] Afternoon: - [Activity, e.g., 'Second walk or backyard play. They love fetch but get bored after 15 minutes.'] Evening: - [Time] — [Dinner: same as breakfast or different?] - [Bedtime routine, e.g., 'Last bathroom break at 9 PM. Sleeps in [location]. Likes a blanket over them.']. Exercise needs: [e.g., 'Minimum 2 walks per day, 30 minutes each. Without exercise, they get anxious and chew things.'].

Veterinarian: [Name, clinic, phone, address]. Regular check-up schedule: [e.g., 'every 6 months']. Emergency vet: [Name, address, phone, hours]. Vaccinations: [List with dates, e.g., 'Rabies — last: [date], due: [date]']. Medications: [Name, dosage, frequency, e.g., '[Medication] 50mg, once daily with food for [condition]']. Where stored: [location]. Allergies: [e.g., 'Allergic to chicken-based foods. Breaks out in hives.']. Ongoing conditions: [e.g., 'Arthritis in back legs — needs ramp to get on couch, glucosamine supplement daily.']. Pet insurance: [Provider, policy number, phone]. Signs something is wrong: [e.g., 'If they stop eating for more than a day, or start limping, call the vet immediately.'].

First choice: [Name, phone, email]. Relationship: [e.g., 'My sister — [pet name] already loves her and stays at her house regularly.']. Have we discussed this? [Yes/No]. Second choice: [Name, phone, email]. Relationship: [e.g., 'My neighbor [name] — they walk [pet name] when I travel and know the routine.']. Third choice: [Name, phone, email]. If none are available: [e.g., 'Please contact [rescue organization] — they specialize in rehoming [breed]. Under NO circumstances should [pet name] go to a shelter.']. Financial provision: [e.g., 'I've set aside $[amount] in [location/account] for [pet name]'s ongoing care. There's also a section in my will addressing this.'].

Veterinarian: [Name, phone] — [clinic hours]. Emergency/After-hours vet: [Name, phone, address]. Pet sitter: [Name, phone] — [e.g., 'Has a key to the house. Knows the routine.']. Dog walker: [Name, phone, company]. Groomer: [Name, phone, salon]. Schedule: [e.g., 'Every 6 weeks']. Trainer: [Name, phone] — [if applicable]. Pet-savvy neighbor: [Name, phone] — [e.g., 'Can let [pet name] out in an emergency.']. Poison Control (pets): [ASPCA: 888-426-4435]. Special notes: [e.g., '[Pet name] does NOT do well at boarding facilities. Always use an in-home sitter.'].