Saturday, January 17, 2009

Please Print and Have Ready at Our Get Aquainted Meeting

The Working Dog
Pet Sitting Contract


This agreement is made on this ____ day of _____________ (month) ______ (year) between ______________________, pet sitter, and ______________________________, herein after referred to as Client(s). In consideration of Client(s) retaining pet sitter to conduct an independent service for Client(s), it is agreed as follows:
1. Compensation and Terms
- Client(s) hereby retain pet sitter, and pet sitter hereby agrees to provide the following services:
Pet sitting for ____________________________________________ (pets), from the days of _________________ to _________________ which will include:
o Providing food ______ times a day
o Walking the pet(s) _______ times a day
o Providing play time and exercise _______ times (or ____ hours) a day
o Administering pet medication ________ times a day
o Cleaning up after the pets
o Completing a daily pet progress report for client(s) to review upon return
House sitting for the home located at �______________________________ (address), which will include:
o Getting the newspaper each morning
o Watering both indoor and outdoor plants ______ times a day
o Getting the mail each afternoon
o Alternating light switches in the home to deter crime
o Putting out the trashcans/recycling
- Client(s) will provide the following:
A spare set of house keys, to be returned in person (OR left on final visit) upon completion of the job
Alarm disarming codes
Garage door opener, to be returned in person (OR left on final visit) upon completion of the job
All pet supplies, including food, leashes, bowls, toys, treats, crates/cages
Notification, via phone or e-mail, that Client(s) have returned from the trip
- Time Detail:
Client(s) will return to the home on _________________ at _______ (time).
Pet sitter's first date visit will be made in the ____________________ (morning, afternoon or evening).
Pet sitter's last date visit will be made in the _____________________ (morning, afternoon or evening).
Pet sitter will visit the home _____ times each day until the scheduled return date, stated immediately above.
- The following fees shall apply:
$________ per pet, per day during the length of the trip ----OR---
$________ per pet, per daily visit, during the length of the trip
$________ per each additional pet, per day
$________ key return fee, if pet sitter is to return the key in person
Total fees during length of job: $_____________
Amount already paid: $____________________
Balance due, within 24 hours before first visit: $ ___________________
Should Client(s) extend their time away from home, by choice or necessity, pet sitter will be paid 1.5 times the agreed upon daily rate for each day past ___________________ (scheduled return date).
In case of emergencies, pet sitter will temporarily absorb the cost of necessary treatments and pet medical bills until Client(s) return. Upon returning, Client(s) will promptly repay pet sitter in full, within 1 business day.


2. Entire agreement
This agreement represents the full understanding between the parties and there is no other agreement, oral or written, between them, and that this agreement may not be modified without an agreement in writing signed by the party to be charged. This contract is in effect until written notification of termination from either party.


3. Termination
Client(s) may terminate this contract at any time by providing written notification to the pet sitter. If Client(s) terminate the contract during a pet sitting job, the pet sitter is not responsible for finding a replacement pet sitter for the remainder of the job length. The pet sitter must provide written termination of this contract to Client(s) at least 3 days before Client(s) are scheduled to depart the home.


4. Assignment
The pet sitter will not assign any of [his or her] rights under this agreement or delegate the performance of [his or her] duties hereunder without the prior written consent of the client(s).


ACCEPTED AND AGREED:


_______________________________ ______________________________
Pet sitter Signature Client Signature
Print Name: _____________________ Print Name: ___________________
Date: __________________________ Date: _________________________







The Working Dog Pet Sitting Services



VETERINARIAN RELEASE FORM


Owner's Name:____________________________________________________________
Home Address:____________________________________________________________
Telephone Number:________________________________________________________

Pet’s Name:______________________________________________________________
Description:_______________________________________________
Age:___________
Medical conditions/medication:____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

Pet’s Name:______________________________________________________________
Description:_______________________________________________
Age:___________
Medical conditions/medication:____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

Pet’s Name:______________________________________________________________
Description:_______________________________________________
Age:___________
Medical conditions/medication:____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

If the above named pet(s) becomes ill or is injured, I request that Sarah Oglesby
take the pet to:

Veterinary Office Name:______________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: _____________________________________________________________

TO THE VETERINARIAN/CLINIC/HOSPITAL:
During my absence, Sarah Oglesby will be caring for my pet(s) and has my permission to transport them to your facility for treatment. I authorize you to treat my pet(s) and will be responsible for payment to you upon my return.
I give permission to Sarah Oglesby
to approve treatment up to $ _________________________
I will assume full responsibility upon my return for payment and/or reimbursement for veterinary services rendered up to the above stated amount.
If the veterinary office named above is unavailable, or in the case of an emergency, if the location is too far, I authorize Sarah Oglesby to take my pet/s to another veterinary office for treatment. I understand that Sarah Oglesby cannot be held responsible for the results of the veterinary treatment or the loss of my pet.

I also agree that Sarah Oglesby is released from all liability related to any prior medical condition my pet(s) had/has that would cause him/her to get easily injured or ill.
All medical information must be released to Sarah Oglesby prior to leaving my pet(s). This agreement is valid starting on the date below whenever Sarah Oglesby cares for my pets:
Pet Owner's Signature: _________________________________Date: ____________________



PET MEDICATION /SPECIAL NEEDS FORM


PET NAME #1

MEDICATION

DOSAGE

TIMES

SPECIAL NEEDS


PET NAME #2

MEDICATION

DOSAGE

TIMES

SPECIAL NEEDS