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Pet care when the owner is hospitalized
An unexpected hospital stay leaves everyday pet care to someone else. Prepare a handover that covers tonight, the next day and a longer absence.
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Write the answers down and agree them with the people named.
- Who can enter the home, and who has a key?
- Who feeds my pet tonight?
- Who can cover 24 hours? What about a week?
- Who knows the vet, and where are food and prescribed medicines?
Plan for three timeframes
Tonight needs a person who can get inside. Tomorrow needs routines and instructions. A longer absence needs supplies, confirmed availability and an agreed temporary home if necessary.
Prepare a useful handover
Include contacts, feeding routines, carrier location and written veterinary instructions. Keep your full address, access codes and key locations off a wallet card.
Keep a copy you can use
Free printable, fillable PDF. Save a copy after filling it in and check your saved answers. No email required.
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