Fill and Sign the Contract to Groom Small Animals Such as Cats and Dogs Form

Contract to Groom Small Animals such as Cats and Dogs This is a contract between _________________________________ (hereinafter called Shop ) and the pet owner whose signature appears below (hereinafter called “Owner”). Date___________ Pet Name_________________ Type ______________Weight _________ Phone__________________ 2nd Phone __________________ Estimated Charges $__________________ All grooming includes bath, cut, nail trim, stripping out undercoat. Canine Prices Under 20lbs....$______ 20 to 30lbs.... $______ 30 to 40lbs.... $______ 40 to 50lbs.... $______ 50 to 60lbs.... $______ 60 to 70lbs.... $______ 70 to 80lbs.... $______ 80 to 90lbs.... $______ Feline Prices Grooming.... $______ Needing sedation add.... $______ Bath only short hair.... $______ Bath only long hair.... $______ Clipping mats per / 15 min.... $______ Nail trim.... $______ I assume responsibility for all charges incurred that are related to the care of this pet. I also understand that these charges will be due and payable at the time of release. 1. Owner agrees that the pet shall not leave Shop until all charges are paid to Shop by Owner. If the pet is not called for on the day groomed, it will be boarded at our normal rate. If pet is not called for within 10 days of the stated pickup date, the pet will be sold for bills due or placed with a humane society or rescue group. Owner shall be liable for any unpaid charges. 2. While Shop will exercise all necessary precautions during the grooming process, Owner is aware that if pet is matted, it may be necessary to shave or de-matt pet and that these procedures may have unpleasant consequences such as clipper burn, brush burn, or nicks and cuts. Shop will use all precautions during these procedures but will not be held responsible for the aforementioned side effects. 3. Owner is aware that if pet is found to have fleas that Shop will treat pet as deemed necessary. Due to the nature of the pesticides used, there may be side effects and Owner releases Shop from damages for any adverse effect to the health of pet. Owner is also aware that any such treatments are not guaranteed 100% effective. 4. If pet becomes ill or if the state of the pet’s health requires professional attention, Shop , in its sole discretion, may engage the services of a veterinarian, or give other special attention to the pet and the expenses thereof shall be paid by the Owner. 5. Owner hereby releases and holds Shop harmless for loss or damage, from disease, death, running away, theft, fire, injury to persons, or other animals or property by said pet, fence climbing, or other unavoidable causes, due diligence and normal care and caution having been exercised. 6. By signing this Contract and leaving your pet with Shop , Owner certifies to the accuracy of all information provided about pet, that pet is current on all vaccines required by Shop , that pet has not been exposed to rabies or distemper within the past 30 days, and that Owner is the legal owner of said pet, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances and assumes financial liability for all payments called for in this agreement. 7. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, or as the result of any claim or controversy involving the alleged negligence by any party to this contract, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, and judgment upon the award rendered by an arbitrator may be entered in any Court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitrator shall, as part of his award, determine an award to the prevailing party of the costs of such arbitration and reasonable attorney’s fees of the prevailing party. Witness my signature this the ___ day of ____________, 20___. __________________________________ OWNER