Animal Services Agreement

ANIMAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

This Animal Services Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into as of by and between Service Provider: , whose principal place of business is , and Client: , residing at .

RECITALS

WHEREAS: Service Provider is engaged in the business of providing animal care, boarding, grooming, training, and related services (the Services) to owners of domestic animals;

WHEREAS: Client is the owner or authorized custodian of the animal(s) described herein and desires that Service Provider perform the Services for the animal(s) on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement;

WHEREAS: The parties wish to reduce to writing the terms under which Service Provider will provide care, handling, and other specified Services for the animal(s).

NOW, THEREFORE

In consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. SERVICES

Service Provider shall provide the Services described in this Section and in any Service Addendum executed by the parties. Services to be provided (check applicable and describe in detail below):

Boarding    Daycare    Grooming    Training    Transportation

2. ANIMAL INFORMATION

Vaccination status up-to-date: Yes    Rabies expiration (if applicable):

Microchip number:

3. FEES, PAYMENT, AND REFUNDS

Client shall pay Service Provider the fees set forth below. Base fee per service or period: $ . Payment schedule: .

Deposit required: $ (applied toward final invoice). Refunds of deposits are subject to the Service Provider's cancellation policy described herein.

Late payment interest: . Client is responsible for all collection costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, for delinquent accounts.

4. TERM AND TERMINATION

Term begins on and continues until , unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause upon written notice if the other party materially breaches and fails to cure within days after receipt of written notice.

5. CARE, HANDLING, AND STANDARDS

Service Provider agrees to provide services in a professional manner consistent with industry standards and to exercise reasonable care in feeding, exercise, grooming, and general handling of the animal. Service Provider shall not be required to perform services that it deems unsafe for the animal, staff, or other animals.

Client represents and warrants that the animal has not been aggressive or dangerous to persons or other animals within the prior months. Client shall disclose in writing any known behavioral issues before delivery of the animal to Service Provider.

6. EMERGENCY CARE AND VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION

In the event of illness or injury, Service Provider shall attempt to contact Client at the emergency contact provided below. If Service Provider is unable to contact Client within a reasonable time, Service Provider is authorized to seek veterinary treatment at Client's expense when, in Service Provider's reasonable judgment, such treatment is necessary to prevent undue suffering or death.

7. INSURANCE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Client acknowledges that Service Provider maintains standard commercial insurance, but Client is encouraged to maintain their own insurance covering loss, illness, or injury to the animal. Service Provider's liability for loss, injury, or death of the animal shall be limited to direct damages not to exceed the lesser of (a) the actual monetary value of the animal as established by documentation provided by Client, or (b) $ .

Service Provider shall not be liable for special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages, including lost wages or emotional distress, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. INDEMNIFICATION

Client shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Service Provider and its employees, agents, and contractors from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or resulting from Client's breach of this Agreement, the animal's behavior, or Client's failure to disclose material information regarding the animal.

9. RECORDS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL

Service Provider may keep routine records regarding the care and behavior of the animal. Client grants Service Provider the limited right to take and use photographs or videos of the animal for internal records and promotional use, unless Client indicates prohibition below.

Client prohibits use of photographs for promotional purposes:

10. NOTICES

All notices, demands, and communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and deemed given when delivered personally, by nationally recognized overnight courier, or by first-class mail to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as a party may designate in writing.

11. AMENDMENT; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument executed by both parties. No waiver of any breach shall constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent breach. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

12. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of , without regard to choice-of-law principles. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. MISCELLANEOUS

Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other, except that Service Provider may assign to an affiliate or in connection with the sale of substantially all of its assets. Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

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