PetSwap: Pet Sitting Exchange Agreement Builder

Write down the swap before you hand over the leash

PetSwap helps neighbors build a short, clear agreement for pet sitting exchanges. No more guessing who feeds the cat at 6 p.m. or which vet to call when a dog limps. Fill in the details, print a copy for each side, and enjoy the swap with fewer surprises.

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Quick preview

Pet: Mochi, the tabby cat
Dates: June 12 to June 18
Feeding: 1/2 cup dry food, twice a day
Emergency vet: Oak Street Animal Hospital

Build your agreement

Add each person, each pet, and the swap schedule. The preview on the right updates as you type.

Your details Your full name Your phone Your address

Neighbor details Neighbor full name Neighbor phone Neighbor address

Pets being watched

Pet name Species and breed Age Food amount and schedule Walk or exercise schedule Medicine or health notes Vet clinic name Vet clinic phone Behavior notes

Swap schedule Start date End date Drop-off notes Pick-up notes

Cost sharing Who pays for food? Emergency vet spending limit Other cost notes

Emergency rules Preferred vet choice When to call the owner Backup contact if you cannot reach the owner

Examples and common mistakes

Use these to check your own agreement. Small details at the top of a page prevent big arguments later.

Scenario: Weekend dog swap

Two neighbors on the same block swap dogs every other weekend. One dog needs arthritis pills mixed into breakfast. The agreement lists the pill dose, the breakfast time, and the backup contact. Both sides keep a copy on the fridge.

Pill dose: 1 tablet with breakfast at 7 a.m.
Backup contact: building text group
Spending limit: $150 for urgent care

Scenario: Cat with a special diet

A neighbor watches a cat that needs prescription food. The agreement says the owner brings a sealed bag of food and the host does not substitute anything. It also lists the cat's hiding spots so the host knows where to look if she stops eating.

Food: prescription dry food only
Refill plan: owner drops off extra on day three
Warning signs: hiding more than usual, not eating for 24 hours

Scenario: Multi-pet household

One neighbor watches two rabbits and a parrot. The agreement gives each animal its own block. Rabbits get fresh hay twice a day. The parrot gets his morning song routine. The host knows to call the owner if either rabbit stops pooping.

Separate block for each animal
Daily poop check for rabbits
Parrot cage cover time: 8 p.m.

Common mistakes neighbors make

Forgetting medicine details. Write down the dose, the time, and what to do if a dose is missed.
Skipping the spending limit. Decide how much the host can spend before calling the owner. Put a number on it.
Assuming the pet is friendly with kids or other animals. Add a behavior note if the pet needs to be kept away from someone.
Not listing a backup contact. Phones die. Add a second person who knows the pet.
Leaving food amounts vague. "A scoop of kibble" is not enough. Use a real cup or gram amount.
Forgetting to update the agreement. Pets age. Medicine changes. Update the agreement each season.

What this agreement assumes

Both neighbors live close enough for quick handoffs.
Each pet has a regular vet already chosen by the owner.
The host is not a paid pet sitter. This is a neighbor swap.
You will both read the agreement out loud together before the swap starts.

Saved agreements

PetSwap stores agreements in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server. Clear your browser data and these disappear, so print or copy anything you want to keep.

No agreements saved yet. Fill in the builder and click "Save agreement."

About PetSwap

PetSwap is a small builder for a common neighborhood problem. You swap pet care with someone you trust, but you still need a written record. This page gives you that record in plain language.

PetSwap is part of a small family of neighborhood and pet care projects. If you found it useful, you may also like the hub2.day directory for related projects. Agreements built here are private by default. They live in your browser until you print, copy, or share them.

Last updated: April 2026