Pet Sitter Intake Form Generator

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name: pet-sitter-intake version: 5.0.0 description: > Generate professional PDF client intake forms for pet sitting businesses. Use when a pet sitter, dog walker, pet boarder, or pet care professional needs a client intake form, onboarding questionnaire, or pet information sheet. Trigger phrases: "create intake form", "new client form for my pet sitting business", "pet sitter questionnaire", "boarding intake form". Supports fillable PDFs, custom color themes, multi-pet forms, home access sections, and service-specific templates. metadata: clawdbot: emoji: "🐾" anyBins: - python3 platforms: - linux - darwin - win32

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Pet Sitter Client Intake Form Generator

Generate polished, professional PDF intake forms for pet sitting businesses. Minimal input required — outputs a complete, branded, client-ready PDF.

When to Use This Skill

Activate when the user:

Asks to create a client intake form for pet sitting

Wants a new client questionnaire or onboarding form

Needs a pet information sheet for their business

Says "make a form for my pet sitting business"

Wants to look professional when taking on new clients

Asks for a boarding intake form, dog walking form, or drop-in visit checklist

Features

| Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | Fillable PDF Fields | Interactive text fields and checkboxes for digital completion | | 7 Color Themes | lavender, ocean, forest, rose, sunset, neutral, midnight | | Multi-Pet Support | Generate forms with 1-10 pet profile sections | | Service Templates | Specialized sections for boarding, walking, drop-in visits | | Home Access Section | Key codes, alarm info, WiFi, parking (for in-home sitting) | | Config File Support | Save business presets in YAML for reuse |

Step 1: Collect Inputs

Ask the user for:

1. Business name (required) — e.g., "Happy Paws Pet Sitting" 2. Sitter name (optional) — appears in authorization text 3. Services offered — Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Boarding, Drop-in Visits, etc. 4. Location — city/state for the form header 5. Contact info — email, phone, or website for the footer 6. Color theme (optional) — show the 7 available themes 7. Service type (optional) — general, boarding, walking, or drop_in 8. Number of pets (optional) — if client has multiple pets

If inputs are missing, use reasonable defaults or leave fields blank.

Step 2: Generate the PDF

python scripts/generate_form.py \
  --business-name "Happy Paws Pet Sitting" \
  --sitter-name "Jane Smith" \
  --services "Dog Walking, Boarding, Drop-in Visits" \
  --location "Austin, TX" \
  --contact "jane@happypaws.com | (512) 555-1234" \
  --theme ocean \
  --service-type boarding \
  --pets 2 \
  --output "/mnt/user-data/outputs/client_intake_form.pdf"

All CLI Options

| Option | Description | Default | |--------|-------------|---------| | --business-name | Business name for header | "Your Business Name" | | --sitter-name | Sitter name for authorization text | (blank) | | --services | Comma-separated services | "Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Boarding" | | --location | City/state | (blank) | | --contact | Contact info | (blank) | | --theme | Color theme name | lavender | | --service-type | general, boarding, walking, drop_in | general | | --pets | Number of pet profiles (1-10) | 1 | | --fillable | Enable fillable PDF fields | (enabled by default) | | --no-fillable | Generate print-only form | — | | --no-home-access | Omit home access section | — | | --config | Path to YAML config file | — | | --output | Output PDF filename | client_intake_form.pdf | | --list-themes | Show available themes and exit | — |

Using a Config File

For repeat use, create a config.yaml:

business_name: "Happy Paws Pet Sitting"
sitter_name: "Jane Smith"
services: "Dog Walking, Boarding, Drop-in Visits"
location: "Austin, TX"
contact: "jane@happypaws.com"
theme: ocean
service_type: general
num_pets: 1
fillable: true

Then generate with:

python scripts/generate_form.py --config config.yaml --output client_form.pdf

Step 3: Present to User

After generation, share the PDF with the user via present_files.

Tell them:

✅ The form has fillable fields — clients can type directly into it

✅ It's also print-ready for handwritten responses

✅ They can customize the theme to match their branding (--list-themes)

✅ For multiple pets, use --pets 2 (or more)

💡 Suggest saving a config file for their business presets

Form Sections Generated

Page 1 — Pet Owner Information

Owner name, address, phone(s), email

Emergency contact (name, relationship, phone)

Veterinarian info + 24-hour emergency vet

Authorized pickup persons

Communication preferences (update frequency, contact method)

Page 2 — Home Access *(optional, included by default)*

Entry method (lockbox, garage code, hidden key)

Alarm code and disarm instructions

WiFi network and password

Parking instructions

Thermostat/HVAC notes

Off-limits areas, house rules

Page 3 — Pet Profile

Pet name, species, breed, age, weight, color/markings

Sex (with spay/neuter status)

Microchip and license numbers

Flea/tick prevention info

Page 4 — Vaccinations

Interactive checkboxes: Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, FVRCP, FeLV, Canine Influenza

Fillable expiration date fields

"Other" vaccine option

Page 5 — Health & Behavior

Allergies, medical conditions

Medications table (name, dosage, frequency, instructions)

Behavior assessment: good with strangers/kids/dogs/cats

Fear triggers, separation anxiety level

Escape artist warnings

Commands known, recall reliability

Potty training status and schedule

Sleep location, crate training

Page 6 — Feeding & Daily Care

Food brand/type, amount, storage location

Feeding schedule (checkboxes)

Treat permissions

Exercise needs

Page 7 — Service-Specific *(if not general)*

Boarding: drop-off/pickup times, items checklist

Walking: leash behavior, route preferences, duration

Drop-in: per-visit task checklist

Final Page — Authorization & Agreement

Emergency veterinary care authorization

Transport authorization

Photo/social media release

Cancellation policy acknowledgment

Liability statement

Signature, date, printed name

Office use section

Available Themes

| Theme | Description | |-------|-------------| | lavender | Soft purple & peach *(default)* | | ocean | Calming blue & sandy yellow | | forest | Natural sage green & gold | | rose | Warm pink & tan | | sunset | Coral orange & sky blue | | neutral | Professional gray & soft blue | | midnight | Elegant slate & warm gold |

Run --list-themes to see color codes.

Requirements

Python 3.8+

reportlab (PDF generation)

pyyaml (optional, for config files)

Install dependencies:

pip install reportlab pyyaml

Tips

For digital-first workflows, keep fillable enabled (default) — clients can complete on phone/computer

For print shops or clients who prefer paper, use --no-fillable

Multi-pet households: Use --pets 3 to generate separate profile sections

Boarding businesses: Use --service-type boarding for drop-off/pickup fields

Dog walkers: Use --service-type walking for route/leash behavior fields

Save a config file with your branding to generate consistent forms every time

For digital-first workflows, keep fillable enabled (default) — clients can complete on phone/computer

For print shops or clients who prefer paper, use --no-fillable

Multi-pet households: Use --pets 3 to generate separate profile sections

Boarding businesses: Use --service-type boarding for drop-off/pickup fields

Dog walkers: Use --service-type walking for route/leash behavior fields

Save a config file with your branding to generate consistent forms every time