For pet parents

House sitting checklist

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Your house sitter is booked. Use this simple checklist to prepare your home and your pet for the stay.

Meet & greet

Confirm your address and entry instructions with your sitter before the stay.
Walk through entry, keys, codes, and alarm systems.
Go over your pet’s routine, behaviour, feeding, medication, and special needs as applicable.
Show where pet supplies and cleaning products are kept, and where your sitter will sleep.
Explain household duties: mail, plants, garbage day, and any quirks with appliances or utilities.
Share your emergency contact details and your veterinarian’s information, and explain what to do in an emergency.
Agree on how often you would like updates and photos. These can be shared through the platform.
Point out household rules, off-limit areas, security instructions, and any escape risks.

Before the stay

Turn on text notifications in Hello Marshy to receive updates from your sitter during the visit.
Leave clear written instructions for your pet and your home.
Stock up on pet food, medication, litter, and cleaning supplies.
Prepare a clean, comfortable space for your sitter with fresh linens.
Secure or put away valuables and anything private.
Make sure your pet’s ID tag and microchip contact details are up to date.
Leave spare keys, test any codes, and share your expected return time.
Let a neighbour or your building know a sitter will be staying, if needed.

During & after the stay

Keep your phone reachable in case your sitter has questions.
Watch for updates and photos through Hello Marshy.
Let your sitter know right away if your return time changes.
Do a walkthrough when you return and ask any questions
Leave a review for the sitter once the booking is complete!
Leave a tip as an optional thank-you tip! Sitters keep 100% of their tip

Hello Marshy emergency support

Keep all booking messages and updates on Hello Marshy for support.

Support is available seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. We may be able to assist outside these hours, but after-hours support cannot be guaranteed.

Pet parents should provide their sitter with emergency contact details and clear instructions on what to do in an emergency.

Email: contact@hellomarshy.com
Phone: 438-792-5448

Meet & greet

Confirm your address and entry instructions with your sitter before the stay.

Walk through entry, keys, codes, and alarm systems.

Go over your pet’s routine, behaviour, feeding, medication, and special needs as applicable.

Show where pet supplies and cleaning products are kept, and where your sitter will sleep.

Explain household duties: mail, plants, garbage day, and any quirks with appliances or utilities.

Share your emergency contact details and your veterinarian’s information, and explain what to do in an emergency.

Agree on how often you would like updates and photos. These can be shared through the platform.

Point out household rules, off-limit areas, security instructions, and any escape risks.

Before the stay

Turn on text notifications in Hello Marshy to receive updates from your sitter during the visit.

Leave clear written instructions for your pet and your home.

Stock up on pet food, medication, litter, and cleaning supplies.

Prepare a clean, comfortable space for your sitter with fresh linens.

Secure or put away valuables and anything private.

Make sure your pet’s ID tag and microchip contact details are up to date.

Leave spare keys, test any codes, and share your expected return time.

Let a neighbour or your building know a sitter will be staying, if needed.

During & after the stay

Keep your phone reachable in case your sitter has questions.

Watch for updates and photos through Hello Marshy.

Let your sitter know right away if your return time changes.

Do a walkthrough when you return and ask any questions

Leave a review for the sitter once the booking is complete!

Leave a tip as an optional thank-you tip! Sitters keep 100% of their tip

Hello Marshy emergency support

Keep all booking messages and updates on Hello Marshy for support.

Support is available seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. We may be able to assist outside these hours, but after-hours support cannot be guaranteed.

Pet parents should provide their sitter with emergency contact details and clear instructions on what to do in an emergency.