I will be pet-sitting for my boss for a month. What important questions should I ask my boss before she leaves

Question

This is a great opportunity for me to impress my boss. She is letting me stay in her NYC apartment rent-free for a month under the condition that I care for her large dog and 2 cats. I've grown up on a farm around animals but what questions should I ask on my "walk-thru" with her, such as the number for the vet?

Answer 1

Who' s the vet? Location? Phone Number?
How to pay for an emergency?
Her phone number to be reached?
Is it OK to have other people over?

Animals:
How many times do you let the dog out?
How many walks?
Location of leash and pick up bags for dog?
Where's a good place to walk to?
Is the dog OK with people? Other animals?
How much food to give them? When?
Where's the food? Bowls?
Location and cleaning schedule of the cat litter box?
How do you want to pay for pet supplies?
Location of trash?
Do they get baths?
Can they have treats? Are they allergic to anything?

Answer 2

I would think she'd have a list of things pertaining to her dog and cats for you to follow. First, you need to visit just in case the dog doesn't take a liking to you and you find yourself being growled at for a month...and sometimes cats can be tricky too, but for the most part with cats if you find out they aren't the "touchy-feely" types, just give them fresh water, food to eat and change their litter box and all is good. Second, ask her what you should do, and then go from there, questions on both parts should come and thirdly, don't forget to ask for her cell number, the vet's number and friends' or relatives' numbers that are familiar with her pets just in case something comes up. Good luck with the pet sitting. Also, because it's New York City, ask where and how often to walk the dog and if the dog is friendly to other dogs and people. They give tickets if you don't properly restrain dogs and pick up after them. Oh, if the dog doesn't like you, rethink your offer...nothing like an unfriendly dog stalking you for a month! (smile)

Answer 3

Vet number, where's their food, how much do they eat and when do they eat and where do they eat, do they get treats if so where are they and how much can they have, do the animals have any health issues you need to know about, cat box and cat litter where are they, are they on any kind of meds, and the bosses cell # and where she can be reached. Have her call the vet ahead of time to ok the bill to be charged to her in case of an emergency.

Answer 4

Ask which food to feed which, how much and when to feed? If you can walk them/any when, where and where is everything located. Yes vets number. Ask is it okay to let any animals out or keep them in? If you need to clean anything like the litter box for cat? Need to watch anything while gone? Anything cats or dogs are not allowed to do, or go like get on bed or couch? Thats all i can think of for now. good luck with them! :]

Answer 5

here is a list to ask her before her departure.

where is extra pet food?
is there a daily routine?
where is she allowed to go(sofas, rooms, etc)?
who do i contact in case of emergency?
any health problems?
does the pet take medication?
favorite toys?
do the pets fight with eachother?
- how do i stop them?
do i walk the dog?
- where's the leash?
where is extra cat litter?
etc.

i hope this list is very informing to you! good luck and i am sure you will do fine!!!!!

Answer 6

How much to feed them.
How many times do I feed them daily?
Do you want me to change there water daily.
Whats there vets name?
Whats your cell number.
And stuff about the apartment.
Oh and what she doesnt like her animals to do inside.

Good luck!

Answer 7

what is their feeding schedules, do they have any funny little quirks that may cause me concern? are they allowed snacks?