Features
Every Page in the Pet Care Routine Planner
- A daily care checklist for the fridge, with a box to initial each one
- A weekly and monthly checklist for the things that are easy to forget because they don't happen every day, from washing bedding to changing all the litter
- A "who does what" chore chart, plus room for house rules
- A year at a glance for vet visits, due dates your vet gives you, renewals, and birthdays
- A grooming and care log for baths, nail trims, ear care, and groomer visits
- A play and enrichment log, with your pet's favorites
- A supplies and reorder list
- A room-by-room pet-proofing checklist of common household hazards
- A multi-pet feeding check-off for homes with more than one pet
- A walk, play, and activity log for dogs and cats
- Bonus: a one-page summary of your pet's key information for the fridge
Great for: Setting up a care routine for a new puppy or kitten, homes where more than one person helps (roommates, kids, rotating schedules), multi-pet homes, and keeping supplies stocked.
A Filled-In Example
See what a completed page looks like before you start, so you know how to fill yours in. Write a word or two, or as much as you like.
A Short, Easy-to-Read Guide
A few clear pages on making care a routine, plus a page of everyday household hazards based on guidance from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the American Veterinary Medical Association. The pet-proofing checklist draws on the ASPCA, VCA Animal Hospitals, and the American Kennel Club. Written in plain language.
Instant Download, Print at Home
Download your PDF right after checkout and print on regular 8.5 x 11 inch printer paper. Print the pages you need, as many times as you need, for your pets. Nothing is shipped. 3% of your purchase price (excluding shipping and taxes) goes to help participating animal shelters and rescues.
Why Use a Pet Care Checklist?
One shared routine for anyone who helps.
| Feature | Pet Care Routine Planner | Texts & Sticky Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Has the pet been fed? | Initials and time in the box | Breakfast happens twice |
| Who walks, scoops, and brushes | A who-does-what chart | "I thought it was your turn" |
| Care that isn't daily | A weekly and monthly checklist | Easy to lose track |
| Supplies | A reorder list with "reorder by" dates | Down to the last scoop of food |
| Vet visits and renewals | A year at a glance | Scattered across calendars |
One sheet on the fridge that anyone who helps can see.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this pet care checklist instead of going to the vet?
No, never. This planner helps you organize everyday care. It never replaces your veterinarian. If your pet seems sick, hurt, in pain, or just "not right," call your veterinarian or the nearest emergency animal hospital right away.
Is this a pet care checklist template?
Yes. It's a printable pet care checklist template with common pet care tasks already listed, like fresh water, meals, walks, the litter box, coat and teeth brushing, and play, plus blank rows to add your own. The tasks listed are common examples, not recommendations for your pet. The weekly and monthly checklist and the year at a glance page also work as a simple pet care schedule template, with room for the due dates your vet gives you.
Is this a daily dog care checklist?
Yes. The daily care checklist lists common everyday dog care for the morning, midday, and evening, with a box to initial each one and room to add your own. The tasks are common examples, not recommendations for your dog.
Is this a daily cat care checklist?
Yes. The daily care checklist lists common everyday cat care, including the litter box, with a box to initial each one, and the weekly and monthly page covers the cat care that doesn't happen every day. The tasks are common examples, not recommendations for your cat.
Is this a pet chore chart?
Yes. The "who does what" chart lets you share pet care by day, with filled-in example rows and room for house rules, like where your pet sleeps and which doors stay closed.
Does it work as a cat chore chart?
Yes. The chore chart works for cat care like scooping the litter box, play time, and brushing, and one of its example rows shows scooping the litter box.
Can kids use it as a pet responsibility chart?
Yes, with an adult keeping an eye on things. The "who does what" chart gives each helper their own part of the pet care, and it works the same way for roommates or anyone who shares the care.
Is this a "has the dog been fed" chart?
Yes. The daily care checklist and the multi-pet feeding check-off both have a box to initial and write the time, so anyone can check before feeding. An empty box means that meal hasn't been checked off yet.
Is this a "has the cat been fed" chart?
Yes. The same check-off boxes work for cats, so anyone who helps can see whether your cat's breakfast or dinner was already given before they feed.
Does it work for more than one pet?
Yes. The multi-pet feeding check-off gives each pet and each mealtime their own row, and you can print a separate set of pages for each pet.
How much exercise does my dog need?
Ask your veterinarian what's right for your dog's age and health. The walk, play, and activity log keeps a simple record of walks and active play, so you can share it with your vet.
How much play does my cat need?
Ask your veterinarian what's right for your cat's age and health. The walk, play, and activity log has room for wand toy sessions and other play, so you can see what your cat enjoys and share it with your vet.
How do I pet proof my home?
The planner includes a room-by-room pet-proofing checklist of common household hazards, from the kitchen and bathroom to the laundry room, garage, and yard. It's not a complete list, so ask your vet if you're not sure something is safe for your pet.
How do I cat proof my house?
The room-by-room checklist includes common hazards for cats, and the hazards page covers lilies. As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration puts it, "The entire lily plant is toxic." It's not a complete list, so ask your vet if you're not sure.
Does it tell me how often to bathe, brush, or trim my pet's nails?
No. Every pet is different, so ask your veterinarian or groomer what's right for yours. The grooming and care log keeps track of what was done, when, and by whom.
Is there an app, or is this on paper?
It's on paper: a printable PDF, with no app to download and no login. Print the pages and keep them on the fridge or in a binder, where anyone who helps with your pet can see them. If you already use a pet app, you can use these pages too.
Is this a physical product?
No. It's a printable PDF you download right after checkout. Nothing is shipped, so there's no shipping fee.
Can I print it more than once?
Yes. Print as many copies as you need for your pets.
Does it work for both dogs and cats?
Yes. It's made for both, and every page works for dogs and cats.
How does my purchase help shelter and rescue pets?
3% of your purchase price (excluding shipping and taxes) goes to help participating animal shelters and rescues.