How is this different from apps like Time To Pet?

Those are full practice-management suites with scheduling, invoicing, and CRM. Hotlyne does one thing well: real-time visit transparency for pet parents. It's lightweight and complements whatever booking system you already use.

Can I attach photos during visits?

Yes. With Pro, snap a photo of Milo at the park and attach it right to the "Walk" step. The owner sees it in context, not buried in a text thread.

How do I handle medication tracking?

Add medication as a step in your template. When you mark it complete, the owner gets timestamped confirmation that the pill was given. For critical meds, flag the step to send a notification.

What about drop-in visits vs. overnight stays?

Create separate templates for each. A 30-minute drop-in might have 4 steps. An overnight could have 12+. Templates save you from rebuilding every time.

Do pet owners need to create an account?

No. You share a link, they open it in any browser. No app downloads, no passwords. Especially great for first-time clients who are already anxious.

I see multiple clients a day. How does that work?

Each client gets their own timeline with a unique link. You open each one as you arrive at that home. Clients only see their own pet's visit.

Does this help during holidays and vacations?

That's when it helps the most. Pet parents worry more, and you're busier. Real-time visibility replaces the flood of "Is Milo okay?" texts so you can focus on the animals.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. Up to 5 active timelines, completely free, no credit card required. Enough to try it with your most anxious clients and see the difference.

Built for pet care professionals

Pet parents love to know how their animals are doing. A live timeline for extra peace of mind.

Hotlyne gives pet parents a live window into every walk, feeding, and medication. They stop texting you. You stay focused on the animals.

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Started 11/10/2025

Arrival & check-in

Arrived safely, alarm disarmed, Milo greeted at door

Completed12:00 PM

Lunch & medication

1 cup kibble served, heart pill administered with treat

Completed12:15 PM

Neighborhood walk

30-minute route through Riverside Park

In Progress12:45 PM

Milo made a friend at the dog fountain! He was so gentle with the smaller pup. We did an extra loop because he was having such a great time.

Fresh water & enrichment

Water bowls refreshed, puzzle feeder set up

Not Started

Home secured & departure

Doors locked, alarm set, treat left on bed

Not Started

Activity

You created the timeline.

7 months ago

John Doe viewed the timeline.

5 days ago

John Doe viewed the timeline.

5 days ago

The pet care reality

Visibility builds confidence when the owner is away.

Even with the best care, owners still appreciate a quick update. A live timeline provides that visibility without the constant back-and-forth texting.

4–8

Texts per visit from anxious pet parents

"Did he eat?" "Did she get her pill?" "Is he okay?" Every reply pulls you away from the animal.

5 hrs

Lost monthly to status update texts

Time you could spend with the animals. Or fitting in another visit.

Seconds

To update the owner per step

Faster than unlocking your phone to read a text.

A text doesn't ease a worried mind

A text saying "all good!" doesn't ease the worry of someone who treats their dog like a child. A live timeline showing each step — walk done, medication given, fresh water set out — is a different kind of reassurance.

Medication accountability matters

A missed dose isn't an inconvenience. It can be a medical event. A timestamped "Heart medication administered" protects the pet, the owner, and you.

Better reviews, more referrals

Pet parents talk at the dog park and on Nextdoor. The sitter who sends a live timeline with photos of their dog playing gets the recommendation every time.

The difference

Same 45-minute visit. Two completely different experiences.

Without Hotlyne

The old way: worried owners, constant texts

The owner leaves for a trip. Saturday morning: "Did Milo eat?" You reply while setting up the food bowl. At noon: "How was the walk?" You're mid-walk. By evening: "Can you send a photo?" You forgot. The owner worries, you feel guilty, and Monday's summary is just "He was great!"

5+ texts per day during overnight stays

Photos requested mid-walk, mid-feeding

Owner anxiety builds between your replies

Medication confirmation relies on your memory

"He was great!" tells the owner nothing specific

Repeat clients still text every visit

With Hotlyne

With Hotlyne: owners relax, you focus

You tap "Start." Breakfast served? Tap. Walk? Tap, snap a photo of Milo at the park. Medication? Tap, note the time. The owner checks from the airport, sees everything handled, puts their phone away. By Sunday they've stopped checking.

Zero unsolicited texts. The owner watches on their own time.

Photos attached in context, not dumped in a text thread

Medication confirmed with a timestamp

Overnight stays documented hour by hour

Complete record shareable with co-owners and vets

Trust compounds. By the third booking, they barely check.

Built for every visit

One tool for every type of visit you do.

Drop-in visits

Arrive, feed, water, walk, secure the home. Each step gets checked off as it happens. The owner sees it all without asking.

Timestamped arrival proves you showed up on time
Feeding, water, and medication documented automatically
Owner confidence grows with every completed step

Dog walking

Did you come? How long was the walk? Was the dog happy? A timeline with timestamps and a mid-walk photo answers all three without a text.

Timestamps prove walk duration, no disputes
Mid-walk photos show the dog happy and active
Multi-dog walkers create one timeline per client

Overnight & vacation care

The owner is on another continent. Their pet is home without them. A full-day timeline covers morning to bedtime so they check once and see everything's handled.

Full-day timelines cover morning to bedtime
Holiday bookings run smoother with fewer panicked texts
Multi-day stays build deep, lasting trust

Special needs & senior pets

Strict medication schedules need documentation, not memory. A timeline step for every pill and every check gives the owner and their vet a care record they can reference.

Medication steps with timestamps for vet records
Notes on appetite, mobility, and mood changes
Care history the owner can share with their vet

The process

Set it up once. Use it on every visit.

Most pet sitters are running before their next booking.

Build your visit template

Arrive, Feed, Walk, Medication, Enrich, Secure. Save it as a template and start a new timeline for any pet in seconds.

Share the link

Text or email the owner a link before the visit. They open it in any browser. No app, no account, no password.

Care first, update second

Mark each step complete as you go. Snap a photo at the park. Note the medication time. You never break your flow to compose a text.

Everything you need

Built for how pet sitters actually work.

Visit templates by service type

Separate templates for drop-ins, walks, and overnights. Duplicate in seconds.

One link, many viewers

Share with the owner, their partner, a house-sitter, or the vet. Everyone sees the same live updates.

Your brand on every visit

Add your logo and business name with Pro. Pet parents see a polished, branded visit report.

Arrival & departure alerts

Automatic notifications when the visit starts and finishes. No more 'Did you make it?' texts.

Photos in context

Attach photos to specific steps. Milo at the park, the empty food bowl, the refilled water dish. More meaningful than a random text photo.

Works from your phone

Tap through your checklist one-handed while holding a leash. iPhone, Android, any browser.

Questions from pet sitters

Everything you need to know.

How is this different from apps like Time To Pet?: Those are full practice-management suites with scheduling, invoicing, and CRM. Hotlyne does one thing well: real-time visit transparency for pet parents. It's lightweight and complements whatever booking system you already use.
Can I attach photos during visits?: Yes. With Pro, snap a photo of Milo at the park and attach it right to the "Walk" step. The owner sees it in context, not buried in a text thread.
How do I handle medication tracking?: Add medication as a step in your template. When you mark it complete, the owner gets timestamped confirmation that the pill was given. For critical meds, flag the step to send a notification.
What about drop-in visits vs. overnight stays?: Create separate templates for each. A 30-minute drop-in might have 4 steps. An overnight could have 12+. Templates save you from rebuilding every time.
Do pet owners need to create an account?: No. You share a link, they open it in any browser. No app downloads, no passwords. Especially great for first-time clients who are already anxious.
I see multiple clients a day. How does that work?: Each client gets their own timeline with a unique link. You open each one as you arrive at that home. Clients only see their own pet's visit.
Does this help during holidays and vacations?: That's when it helps the most. Pet parents worry more, and you're busier. Real-time visibility replaces the flood of "Is Milo okay?" texts so you can focus on the animals.
Is there a free plan?: Yes. Up to 5 active timelines, completely free, no credit card required. Enough to try it with your most anxious clients and see the difference.