pet sitting & overnight care: what to expect, how to prepare, & why in-home care works

Leaving your pets behind while you travel or work long hours can be stressful — for both you and them. At Cassidy's Critter Care, we specialize in in-home pet sitting and overnight care that helps your pets feel safe, relaxed, and loved right in their own environment. Here's everything you need to know before booking your next stay!

🐾 What Is Drop-In Pet Sitting?

Drop-in pet sitting means a professional caretaker visits your home one or more times per day to provide care, companionship, and attention while you're away. Services include:

• Feeding and fresh water

• Potty breaks and litter box maintenance

• Walks or yard time

• Medication administration

• Playtime, cuddles, and photo updates

• Light housekeeping and chores (tidying pet areas, taking out trash, wiping counters)

• Light home tasks (watering plants, bringing in mail)

Your pets stay in their familiar space, reducing anxiety and keeping their routine consistent.

🌙 What to Expect from Overnight Care

When you book an overnight stay with Cassidy’s Critter Care, your sitter will:

• Arrive in the evening and stay through morning

• Provide evening & morning feedings

• Offer potty breaks, fresh water, and walks or yard time

• Clean litter boxes and administer medication if needed

• Handle light chores like taking out trash, tidying pet areas, or loading/unloading dishes

• Ensure your home is left just as clean as it was — if not cleaner

• Give lots of love, snuggles, and daily photo updates!

💡 Premium Overnight Option: Need extra support during the day? Our upgraded overnight stay includes additional drop-in visits for potty breaks, meals, and playtime while you're away.

🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements: The sitter will need a designated place to sleep. If no bed is available, please let us know so we can bring an air mattress.  

🧳 How to Prepare for Your Pet Sitter

A little preparation goes a long way in creating a smooth and successful pet sitting experience:

1. Leave a Pet Care Guide:

• Feeding instructions

• Medical needs or allergies

• Favorite toys or calming tricks

• Emergency contacts & vet info

2. Prepare Your Home:

• Clean up pet areas and leave food/supplies in one spot

• Show the sitter where cleaning supplies are (just in case!)

• Let your neighbors know someone will be staying over

3. Provide Comforts:

• Leave out your pet's bed, favorite blanket, or shirt with your scent

• Keep their routine as normal as possible

❤️ Why In-Home Care Is the Best Option

Less Stress: Pets stay in a safe, familiar place

Personalized Attention: One-on-one care tailored to your pet’s needs

Convenience: No need to drop off or pick up at a kennel

Peace of Mind: Know your home and animals are being looked after by a trusted, insured, and CPR/First Aid certified professional

📍 Serving Bakersfield & Surrounding Areas

Cassidy’s Critter Care proudly serves Bakersfield, CA and nearby communities with loving, professional in-home pet care. Whether you need a weekend sitter or extended overnight care, we’re here to make your time away easier for everyone — especially your pets.

Book early — overnight care spots fill fast!

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• Drop-In Visits

• Dog Walking

• Bathing & Light Grooming

• Nail Trims

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