Boarding Lease Agreement

BOARDING LEASE AGREEMENT

This Boarding Lease Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of , by and between Boarding Provider: having a principal place of business at ("Provider"), and Owner: with address at ("Owner").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Provider operates facilities for the temporary boarding and care of animals and offers boarding, feeding, exercise, and related services; and

WHEREAS, Owner is the lawful owner of the animal described below and desires to board that animal with Provider under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties intend to allocate risks, responsibilities, and payments associated with the boarding of Owner's animal during the Term of this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Agreement, "Animal" means the domesticated animal owned by Owner and delivered to Provider for boarding. "Premises" means the physical location where Provider performs boarding services, as set forth in Provider's address above or other location designated in writing.

2. DESCRIPTION OF ANIMAL

3. TERM

The term of this Agreement shall commence on , and shall continue until , unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 10 below.

4. FEES, DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT

Owner shall pay Provider boarding fees described below. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, fees are earned upon commencement of boarding and are nonrefundable.

Provider may apply the security deposit to unpaid fees, costs of treatment for damage caused by the Animal, or other breaches by Owner. Owner shall remain liable for any deficiency after application of the deposit.

5. SERVICES PROVIDED; CARE STANDARDS

Provider agrees to provide boarding, feeding, routine exercise, and customary care consistent with industry standards at the Premises. Provider shall exercise reasonable care in handling, feeding, and providing exercise but does not guarantee against illness, escape, theft, death, or injury except as expressly provided in this Agreement.

6. OWNER REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Owner represents and warrants that: (a) Owner is the lawful owner or authorized custodian of the Animal and has the right to enter into this Agreement; (b) all vaccinations, parasite control, and preventative care required by Provider have been performed and records are true and accurate; (c) the Animal has not been exposed to infectious disease within thirty (30) days prior to boarding; and (d) Owner has disclosed all known behavioral tendencies, aggression, or medical conditions that may affect care.

7. VETERINARY CARE AND EMERGENCIES

Provider is authorized to obtain veterinary care for the Animal as reasonably necessary in Provider's sole discretion in the event of illness or injury. Owner shall be responsible for all veterinary and transportation expenses incurred on behalf of the Animal.

Authorization for emergency veterinary care: Owner authorizes Provider to seek emergency veterinary care up to the amount of without prior approval. If expenses exceed that amount, Provider shall make reasonable efforts to contact Owner; if Owner cannot be reached, Provider may proceed as necessary to protect the Animal's health.

8. INDEMNITY; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Owner shall indemnify, defend, and hold Provider harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of the Animal's conduct, Owner's breach, or Owner's failure to disclose relevant health or behavioral information. Except for gross negligence or willful misconduct, Provider's liability for loss, injury, or death of the Animal is limited to the lesser of actual veterinary expenses or the reasonable market value of the Animal at the time of loss.

9. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION

If Owner fails to pay fees when due, fails to pick up the Animal within the agreed period after written demand, or otherwise breaches this Agreement, Provider may, upon seven (7) days' notice to Owner, terminate this Agreement and exercise all remedies available at law or in equity, including recovery of possession, payment of fees, damages, and costs. Provider may also place a lien on the Animal pursuant to applicable law for unpaid fees.

10. SURRENDER; RECLAIM AND DISPOSITION

Owner agrees to reclaim the Animal on or before the agreed pick-up date. If Owner fails to reclaim the Animal within the time period specified in Provider's written notice following termination or abandonment, Provider may place the Animal for adoption, disposition, or otherwise as permitted by law and recover any costs incurred.

11. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses below by hand delivery, certified mail, or other method that provides a written receipt.

12. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER

This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written instrument signed by both parties. No waiver of any provision shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party waiving such right; a waiver of any breach shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

13. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which the Premises are located, without regard to conflict of law principles. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior discussions, understandings, and agreements. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures delivered by electronic means shall be effective as originals.

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