The essentials a Domestic Shorthair sitter actually needs
A Domestic Shorthair sitter log starts with the basics written for this individual cat: food type, portion, and feeding times, fresh water refills, litter box location and scooping routine, and any doors or rooms that stay shut. Domestic Shorthairs are not one uniform breed, so a log copied from another cat will miss the point. Note this cat's weight range feel, coat condition on the day you leave, and the sleeping places she chooses most often. Add your phone number, a backup contact who knows her, and the vet clinic name and address in case the sitter needs advice quickly.
Feeding, water, and litter in plain daily language
Feeding entries in a Domestic Shorthair log work best as a simple daily rhythm the sitter can tick off. State where the food is stored, how much goes in the bowl, whether leftovers get picked up, and whether treats are limited to a training moment or an evening routine. For water, say which bowl or fountain the cat prefers and how often it gets rinsed, because some Shorthairs drink more readily from a freshly filled bowl in a quiet corner. For litter, record the box locations, how deep the litter usually sits, and what normal output looks like so a sudden change stands out to the sitter rather than blending into the day.
Behavior notes that prevent small problems
Behavior notes keep a Domestic Shorthair sitter from misreading ordinary habits as trouble. Describe how this cat greets people, whether she hides when the doorbell rings, which chair or closet shelf is her retreat, and how long she usually needs before she comes out again. Mention play style honestly: a wand toy before dinner may burn off energy, while rough handling may send a shy Shorthair under the bed for hours. Note scratching posts she is allowed to use and furniture she is learning to leave alone, so the sitter reinforces the same rules instead of inventing new ones.
Health observations without guesswork
Health notes in a Domestic Shorthair log should describe observation, not diagnosis. Ask the sitter to write down appetite changes, repeated vomiting, straining in the litter box, unusual hiding, or a sore spot noticed during a stroke, along with the time each thing was seen. Say clearly that a cat who cannot pass urine, breathes with effort, stops eating for a full day, or seems painful should prompt an immediate call to the owner and the vet rather than watchful waiting at home. If the cat takes any ongoing vet-directed care, the log should point to where those instructions live instead of restating them loosely.
Ending the stay and handing the log back
A good Domestic Shorthair log ends with a short return section the sitter completes on the last visit. It should note how much food and litter remain, any accidents or broken items, plants or windows found disturbed, and the cat's mood during the final check. That closing page tells you whether to restock before the next trip and whether the routine needs adjusting. Keeping the whole log together means the next sitter starts from real experience with this cat rather than from memory and guesswork. KinsLe Care Pass keeps that completed log in one place you can share again the next time this Shorthair needs a sitter.