Boarding Services Contract

BOARDING SERVICES CONTRACT

This Boarding Services Contract ("Contract") is entered into on this date: Day: Month: Year: by and between Provider Name: with principal address: and Client Name: with address: (collectively, the "Parties").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Provider operates a boarding facility and provides care, feeding, housing and related services for animals; and

WHEREAS, Client is the lawful owner or authorized custodian of the animal described below and desires Provider to board and care for that animal subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Contract; and

WHEREAS, Provider agrees to provide boarding services pursuant to the terms, representations and warranties contained herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, the Parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Contract: "Animal" means the animal(s) identified below; "Services" means boarding, feeding, exercise, medication administration and routine care provided by Provider; "Term" means the period during which Animal is in Provider's custody under this Contract.

2. ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION AND CLIENT AUTHORITY

Animal Name: Species/Breed: Age: Color/Markings: Microchip/ID No.:

3. SERVICES PROVIDED

Provider shall provide boarding services including supervised housing, feeding according to Client's instructions, routine cleaning, exercise and basic grooming as necessary. Provider will provide medication administration only as directed in writing below and for which Client has provided written medication instructions and dosing schedule.

4. TERM, RESERVATIONS AND RELEASE

Boarding Term Start Date: and Expected Release Date: . Client authorizes Provider to release Animal only to Client or to persons designated in writing by Client.

5. FEES, PAYMENT AND DEPOSIT

Daily Rate: Estimated Total for Term: Deposit Amount: Deposit Due By: .

Payment is due upon release of Animal unless otherwise agreed in writing. Accepted payment methods (check applicable): Cash Check Credit/Debit Card

Late pickup fee: Provider may charge a fee for late pickup at the rate stated above for each additional day or partial day until Animal is released.

6. HEALTH, VACCINATION AND VETERINARY CARE

Client represents that Animal is in good health and has not been exposed to contagious disease within 30 days prior to boarding. Client shall provide proof of current vaccinations: Rabies Distemper/Parvo Bordetella . Veterinary Clinic Name: Clinic Phone: Last Veterinary Visit: .

If Animal becomes ill or requires veterinary attention during the Term, Provider will attempt to contact Client. If Client cannot be reached, Provider is authorized to obtain veterinary care as reasonably necessary for the health and safety of Animal. Client agrees to pay all expenses for such care.

7. EMERGENCY VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION

Client expressly authorizes Provider to seek emergency veterinary care for Animal if, in Provider's sole reasonable judgment, such care is necessary. Client agrees to be responsible for all costs and expenses of such care and to reimburse Provider upon presentation of receipts. Client initials to authorize:

8. CARE, SAFETY AND HANDLING

Provider will exercise reasonable care in the custody and control of Animal. Provider does not guarantee against escape, loss, injury or illness, and shall not be liable for such events except to the extent caused by Provider's gross negligence or willful misconduct. Client acknowledges that interactions with other animals and normal boarding activities involve inherent risks.

9. LIABILITY, RELEASE AND INDEMNITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Client releases and holds Provider harmless from any liability for injury, death, loss or damage to Client, Client's property or Animal except where caused by Provider's gross negligence or intentional misconduct. Client agrees to indemnify Provider against claims by third parties arising out of Client's breach of this Contract or the actions of Animal while in Provider's custody.

10. OWNER REPRESENTATIONS

Client represents and warrants that Client is the legal owner of Animal or is authorized to enter into this Contract on behalf of the owner, that Animal has not harmed or shown aggression toward any person or animal in the past, and that all information provided to Provider is true and complete. Client acknowledges responsibility for any misrepresentations.

11. ACCESS, KEYS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY

Client will provide any keys, entry codes or instructions required for pickup and release. Provider may charge a reasonable fee for delivery or return of keys. Provider is not responsible for loss of Client's personal property left with or on the premises.

12. CANCELLATION, TERMINATION AND ABANDONMENT

Client may cancel a reservation by providing at least days' notice. Provider may terminate this Contract and keep any deposit for cancellations without proper notice. If Animal is not reclaimed within days after the agreed release date and Provider cannot contact Client, Provider may deem Animal abandoned and take actions permitted by law, including placement or sale to recover costs.

13. INSURANCE

Client is encouraged to maintain insurance covering Animal for illness, injury, loss and third-party liability. Provider's insurance, if any, is secondary and does not limit Client's responsibilities under this Contract.

14. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES

If Client fails to pay amounts due or otherwise breaches this Contract, Provider may retain Animal until charges are paid, pursue collection of unpaid amounts, and exercise any lien or other remedies permitted by law. Provider's remedies are cumulative and in addition to any other rights at law or equity.

15. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Contract shall be in writing and delivered to the Parties at the addresses set forth below or to any other address provided in writing by a Party. Notice is effective upon personal delivery or three days after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid.

16. AMENDMENTS AND WAIVER

No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Contract shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties. Failure to enforce any provision shall not operate as a waiver of future enforcement of that or any other provision.

17. GOVERNING LAW

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

18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral, between the Parties.

19. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Contract is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired.

20. COUNTERPARTS; ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES

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

ADDITIONAL TERMS

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