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 "[email protected] | (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: "[email protected]"
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