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Professional Pet Care Services Agreement

Instructions for Use

• Fill in all bracketed information with the specific details of your arrangement, ensuring that contact information and pet medical needs are accurate.
• Print two copies of the completed document—one for the service provider and one for the pet owner—to be signed and dated by both parties before the first visit.
• Attach a separate sheet detailing the pet’s feeding schedule, medication dosages, and veterinarian contact information to this agreement.

1. Parties and Definitions

This Pet Care Services Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on [Date] by and between:

Pet Owner: [Full Legal Name], residing at [Home Address], ("Owner"). Service Provider: [Full Legal Name or Company Name], located at [Business Address], ("Provider").

The Pets: The services provided under this Agreement apply to the following animals:

1. [Name of Pet 1], [Breed/Species], [Age]
2. [Name of Pet 2], [Breed/Species], [Age]

2. Scope of Services

Provider agrees to perform the following services at [Service Location Address]:

• Feeding and fresh water replenishment
• Exercise and walks
• Administering medication (details attached)
• Waste cleanup
• Other: [__________]

3. Term and Schedule

The services shall be performed during the following period: Start Date: [] | End Date: [] Daily Visit Times: [__________]

4. Compensation

Owner agrees to pay Provider at the rate of [] per [visit/day/week]. Total payment of [] is due on [Date or Payment Terms].

5. Veterinary Care and Emergencies

In the event of a medical emergency, Provider is authorized to transport the pet(s) to [Veterinarian Name] located at [Veterinarian Address]. If the primary veterinarian is unavailable, Provider is authorized to seek emergency care at the nearest open veterinary facility. Owner agrees to be responsible for all veterinary costs incurred.

6. Liability and Indemnification

Provider agrees to provide services with reasonable care and diligence. However, Owner acknowledges that pet care involves inherent risks. Owner agrees to indemnify and hold Provider harmless from any claims, damages, or legal fees arising from the pet’s behavior, including injury to other animals or persons, provided such injury is not caused by the gross negligence of the Provider.

7. Cancellations

Cancellations made less than [] hours prior to the start date will result in a cancellation fee of [].

8. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State/Province of [__________].

Signature and Acknowledgment

Pet Owner Signature: __________ Printed Name: [] Date: []

Service Provider Signature: __________ Printed Name: [] Title: [] Date: [__________]

LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This document is a general framework and does not constitute formal legal advice. Laws regarding liability, animal care, and independent contracting vary by jurisdiction. Please consult with qualified legal counsel to ensure this document complies with your local regulations.