Juggling one pet is a commitment — juggling three cats, two dogs, and a rabbit? That’s a full-time job. And for many households with multiple furry (or feathered!) friends, the idea of leaving them during travel can be downright nerve-wracking.
Who will feed everyone on time? Keep track of medications? Prevent your alpha dog from bullying your nervous rescue? Will the sitter know how to handle a litter box and a leash?
At Lezlie’s Pet Sitting in Marietta, GA, we specialize in multi-pet households. Whether you’ve got a bonded pair of kittens, a senior dog plus a high-energy puppy, or an entire mini menagerie, we know how to provide structured, stress-free care that keeps everyone happy — including you.
Here’s how we do it.
🐕🐈⬛🐇 1. Customized Care Plans for Every Pet
Each pet is an individual — and in a multi-pet home, routines can be wildly different:
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One dog may eat twice a day; the other grazes throughout.
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Your cat might need thyroid medication crushed into wet food, while your bunny needs daily greens rinsed and measured.
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The puppy needs a walk at noon. The senior dog just wants to nap.
At Lezlie’s, we build detailed profiles for each pet:
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Feeding and medication schedules
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Behavioral notes
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Where they sleep or hide
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Interactions to monitor
This ensures that no one is overlooked — and everyone feels safe and supported in their normal routine.
🧭 2. Structured Visits That Prioritize Safety and Order
Chaos is the enemy of peaceful pet sitting. In multi-pet homes, we stick to structured routines so everyone knows what to expect:
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Dogs are walked one at a time or in compatible pairs
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Litter boxes are cleaned before feeding (to reduce tracking)
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Pets are fed in separate areas to avoid food guarding
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Medication is tracked in real-time logs
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Calming pets are engaged first, energetic pets after
We also use signals your pets already know: certain words, dish placement, or cues for “outside.” This makes our presence feel less disruptive and more like an extension of you.
🐾 3. Monitoring Group Dynamics and Body Language
One of the most overlooked elements of pet sitting in multi-pet homes is understanding group dynamics:
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Who’s the boss?
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Who gets anxious when another pet eats first?
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Who plays rough, and who prefers solo time?
Our sitters are trained to read body language:
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Signs of dominance or submission
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Tail posture, vocalizations, pacing
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Subtle signals of stress or tension
We separate pets when needed, offer individual attention, and monitor interactions. Even bonded pets can become reactive in your absence — and our job is to keep everyone calm and content.
🩺 4. Medication and Special Needs: No Pet Left Behind
Many multi-pet homes include senior or special-needs animals:
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A dog with arthritis who needs pain meds
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A cat with insulin-dependent diabetes
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A bird who needs cage checks and careful handling
At Lezlie’s Pet Sitting, we document each care need carefully and follow medical instructions to the letter. We’re happy to:
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Administer oral or topical medications
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Log blood glucose readings (if you leave a kit)
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Handle timed feedings
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Use gentle techniques for shy or aging pets
Whether it’s one pill or five, we never assume one-size-fits-all care — and we’ll alert you right away if anything seems off.
📸 5. Updates for Every Pet — Not Just the Dog
One of the most common complaints we hear from new clients is:
“Our old sitter only sent photos of the dog. We have two cats too!”
At Lezlie’s, we make sure every pet gets attention and updates. You’ll receive:
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Photos or videos of each animal
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A quick status report on behavior, food, litter, and interactions
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A note about anything unusual — hiding, appetite changes, stress
Even if your cat is shy and hides under the bed all visit, we’ll let you know we saw their tail poking out and that their food was eaten and litter box used.
🐾 6. What About Pet Conflicts While You’re Away?
Even if your pets coexist peacefully when you’re home, changes in routine, stress, or absence can lead to:
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Resource guarding (food, toys, beds)
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Bathroom accidents from anxiety
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Rough play escalating into fights
We proactively avoid conflict by:
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Using separate feeding zones
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Offering multiple water dishes
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Blocking access to known trigger spots
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Rotating attention equally between pets
If any tensions arise, we’ll notify you immediately — and follow your instructions for separation or individual care.
🧼 7. Cleanliness Across the Species Divide
Multi-pet homes often mean multi-surface messes:
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Litter dust, food crumbs, fur clumps
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Water bowl splashes or tracked-in dirt
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Accidents from nervous or elderly pets
We maintain a clean space by:
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Cleaning litter boxes each visit
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Wiping food areas after feeding
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Mopping up pet messes per your guidance
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Washing pet bowls as needed
This keeps your home fresh and your pets healthy — especially important when species share overlapping spaces (e.g., cats walking past the dog bed or rabbits near litter boxes).
🏡 8. Security for Your Home — and Your Pack
Having a sitter in your home isn’t just about pet care. It’s also about peace of mind:
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Mail collected
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Lights rotated
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Doors and windows checked
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Plants watered
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Garbage bins managed
When Lezlie’s Pet Sitting visits a multi-pet home, we’re also protecting your household rhythm. Your pets won’t just feel safe — your house will look lived-in and cared for.
Final Thoughts: Care Without Compromise
Managing multiple pets is no small task — especially when you’re away. But you don’t have to choose between convenience and quality.
At Lezlie’s Pet Sitting in Marietta, GA, we provide organized, compassionate, individualized care for every member of your pet family. Whether you’ve got three dogs, a cat and a parrot, or a rotating crew of foster pets, we’re equipped to keep tails wagging, whiskers twitching, and routines flowing smoothly.
Ready to meet your multi-pet sitter? Schedule a no-pressure meet-and-greet — we’d love to get to know the whole crew.
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