The final step is making your intentions clear, which may involve a formal or informal arrangement with your caretaker or other parties.  (See What Legal Arrangements Can I Make for the Care of My Pet?)  Even if you choose not to incur the time or expense of making formal, legal arrangements, you should nonetheless express your intentions for the care of your pet in writing and with sufficient detail.  Doing so will, at very least, provide valuable information and impose a moral obligation upon your caretaker.