Mind the pooch, in a way

• Spot check, maybe?
• Take care of a boxer?
• Mind a Manx, say
• Feed the neighbors' fish, say
• Watch the birdie?
• Take care of a neighbor's dog, say
• Watch a friend's dog, say
• Watch Fido
• Mind a Maltese, maybe

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
vb. To babysit for (gloss: take care of) a pet.