pet sitting service contract template

Professional Pet Care Services Agreement

Instructions for Use

• Fill in all bracketed information with the relevant details for your specific arrangement, ensuring all contact information is accurate and current.
• Both the Service Provider and the Client should initial the bottom of each page and sign the final page to ensure the document is legally binding.
• Retain one original signed copy for your records and provide a duplicate copy to the other party immediately upon execution.

Parties and Definitions

This Agreement is entered into on [Date] by and between:

Service Provider: [Full Legal Name/Company Name], located at [Business Address] ("Provider").

Client: [Full Legal Name], located at [Residential Address] ("Client").

Pet(s): The following animals are covered under this Agreement: Name: [Pet Name], Breed: [Breed], Age: [Age] Name: [Pet Name], Breed: [Breed], Age: [Age]

Operative Terms

1. Scope of Services: Provider agrees to perform the following services: [List Services, e.g., feeding, walking, administering medication] at the Client's residence.
2. Service Period: Services shall commence on [Start Date] and terminate on [End Date].
3. Compensation: Client agrees to pay Provider a total fee of $[Amount] to be paid via [Payment Method] by [Payment Due Date].
4. Emergency Protocols: In the event of a medical emergency, Provider is authorized to contact the Client at [Phone Number]. If unreachable, Provider is authorized to transport the Pet(s) to [Veterinarian Name/Clinic Name] at [Address]. Client agrees to be responsible for all veterinary costs incurred.
5. Access and Security: Client shall provide Provider with [Keys/Entry Codes] for the duration of the Agreement. Provider agrees to keep all access information confidential and secure.
6. Liability and Indemnification: Provider shall perform services with reasonable care. Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Provider from any claims, damages, or legal costs arising from the Pet’s behavior, provided the Provider has exercised due diligence.
7. Termination: Either party may terminate this Agreement with [Number] days' written notice. In the event of early termination, Client shall pay for all services rendered up to the date of termination.
8. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State/Province of [State/Province].

Signature & Acknowledgment

By signing below, the parties acknowledge they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms set forth above.

Client Signature: __________ Printed Name: [Full Legal Name] Date: [Date]

Provider Signature: __________ Printed Name: [Full Legal Name] Title: [Title/Owner] Date: [Date]

Legal Disclaimer: This document is a general framework and does not constitute formal legal advice. Laws governing service contracts vary by jurisdiction; please consult with a qualified attorney in your area to ensure compliance with local regulations and to address specific liability concerns.