Animal Care Addendum

ANIMAL CARE ADDENDUM

THIS ANIMAL CARE ADDENDUM ("Addendum") is entered into as of by and between Client Name: and Service Provider Name: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client and Service Provider are parties to a General Business Agreement dated (the "Agreement"); and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to add specific terms governing the care, handling, and emergency treatment of Client's animal(s) as set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, this Addendum amends and supplements the Agreement and the parties intend that the terms below be enforceable and controlling with respect to animal care.

ANIMAL DETAILS

SCOPE OF WORK

The Service Provider shall perform the following animal care services during the Term: feeding, exercise, sanitary care, administration of medications (where authorized below), monitoring of health and behavior, and transport to a veterinarian when required. Specific duties, frequency, and location are set forth below and in the Scope of Work field.

MEDICATIONS, FEEDING, AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Provider authorized to administer medication:

EMERGENCY CARE AUTHORIZATION

Emergency contact name: Phone:

Preferred veterinarian: Phone:

Client authorizes Provider to seek emergency veterinary treatment if, in Provider's reasonable judgment, such treatment is necessary to prevent material suffering or death. Client authorizes emergency treatment up to the amount:

Provider shall make reasonable efforts to contact Client and the emergency contact prior to non-life-saving procedures. Provider shall not consent to euthanasia absent Client's express consent, except where such action is necessary to prevent undue suffering and no contact can be made; in that event Provider shall document circumstances and costs.

PAYMENT TERMS

All fees, veterinary costs, medication costs, and other charges incurred under this Addendum are the Client's sole responsibility. Client shall reimburse Provider within ten (10) days of Provider's invoice for emergency veterinary costs advanced by Provider.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Term Start Date: Term End Date:

Either party may terminate this Addendum for convenience upon written notice to the other party given in accordance with the Agreement, subject to the Notice Period set forth above. Termination for cause may occur immediately where a party materially breaches a material obligation relating to the care or safety of the animal.

LIABILITY, INDEMNIFICATION, AND INSURANCE

Client acknowledges and agrees that while Provider will exercise reasonable care, animal care carries inherent risks including injury, illness, escape, and damage. Client hereby assumes all risks associated with the animal and agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Provider, its employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to the animal's behavior or Client's breach of this Addendum, except to the extent caused by Provider's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Provider shall maintain reasonable liability insurance for its operations where applicable; however such insurance shall not limit Client's obligation to indemnify Provider as set forth above.

CONFIDENTIALITY

The parties acknowledge that information exchanged in connection with the services (including but not limited to veterinary records, medical conditions, and behavioral notes) may be confidential. Each party agrees not to disclose confidential information of the other party except (i) with prior written consent, (ii) as necessary to perform obligations under this Addendum, or (iii) as required by law. Confidential information does not include information that is publicly available through no fault of the receiving party.

GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Addendum shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflict of law principles.

This Addendum, together with the Agreement, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings and agreements, whether written or oral. To the extent of any conflict between this Addendum and the Agreement, the terms of this Addendum shall control.

ADDITIONAL TERMS

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