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New Pet Setup Checklist
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20 itemsSet up home for a new dog or cat. This free new pet setup checklist gives you a 20-item head start so nothing important slips through the cracks. it's been shaped by real families using it in real moments — the kind you don't get a second chance to prepare for. Use it as-is, or open it in Checkbloom to customise every item, share it with anyone by link (no account required on their end), and tick things off together in real time from any phone. When you're offline, changes queue and sync the moment you're back. Every Checkbloom template is free to preview and free to download as a PDF. Create a list from this template and share it with anyone by link — they can check items off in real time with no account or app download required.
What's on the list
- Food and water bowls
- Pet food (same as shelter for transition)
- Collar with ID tag
- Leash or carrier
- Crate or bed
- Toys (variety)
- Litter box and litter (cats)
- Poop bags (dogs)
- Scratching post (cats)
- Brush or grooming tools
- Vet appointment scheduled
- Microchip registered
- Pet insurance researched
- Puppy-proof or kitten-proof rooms
- Hidden cords secured
- Plants checked for toxicity
- Establish feeding schedule
- Establish potty schedule
- Find emergency vet number
- Register with city if required
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