Pet Health and Information Forms
Below is a list of health and information forms to be used by pet owners. All files are now digital and easy to fill out thanks to Jotform. If you had previously given me a printed form, please be sure to update all information on Jotform. In the event of a serious emergency, these forms are used to provide information to a vet who might not know your pet.
All forms sent through Jotform are "served across a protected 256 bit SSL (Secure Socket Layer) connection that uses a SHA256 Certificate. It is the industry standard protection." In addition to this I am working on encryption for each file which will keep your information secure using an encryption key. "Submissions are encrypted with high-grade RSA 2048 at the user's computer, then transferred and stored securely on our servers." "Do not worry about those strange characters that appear on the form just a moment before the form is submitted – It’s just Podo, going through your data and making sure that they leave that browser in a secure, encrypted way." (*Text in quotes taken from the jotform site.)
If for any reason you decide that you do not want your information stored on Jotform or you would like it removed from the site, please contact me. Additionally, if you prefer not to use Jotform's secure site at all, I can create a printable file for you which you can fill out at home and leave for me to take during my first visit. These printed papers are stored with the other printed documents you will provdie in the list below. They are kept in my home unless I am traveling to provide pet care, in which case they come with me so that I can easily access the information.
- Pet Information Forms - These are comprehensive forms that cover the basic care of your pet. It tells me about your pet's routines, rules, and typical behaviors. It also has space for medication and exercise instructions. If you have a multiple pet household, please fill out one page for each pet. Your first pet's information must be filled out in the main animal category. All other pets can use the multi-pet form.
- Household Information Form - This covers only the property, not pet care. Your emergency contacts and other household emergency information will go on this form. It also lets me know if you expect someone to stop in to maintain the building or yard, allows for instructions on plant care and mail collection, tells me where items are located, and has a space for other important home information. It does not contain a space for internet codes or digital door lock codes, however. These must be provided to me in text, email, or on paper somewhere within the home.
- Vet Introduction To Sitter - This form grants simple permissions and is more of a courtesy than a legal document. A quick checklist casually lets the reader know that your pet is under the care of a sitter who will be picking up or dropping off as needed.
- Pet Power of Attorney - This legally worded document provides specific instructions regarding the care of your pet. It provides a limit to medical cost spending in your name and protects me, the sitter.
- Pet Assessment Form - This page from Pet Health Academy is simply a handy reference for any pet owner who has concern for their pet's health. Checklists, charts, and body images provide a space for you to record the changes in your pet and monitor them closely. This sheet is optional and provided for your convenience.