Pet Sitting Contract

Pet Sitting Agreement

Pet Sitting Agreement made on the day of , 20 ,

between of ,

, referred to herein as the Owner; and

of referred to herein as Sitter;

Whereas the Owner wishes to engage the Sitter and the Sitter agrees to undertake the services under the terms and provisions defined in this Pet Sitting Agreement as well as the Owner's Information Sheet, Pet Information Sheet(s) and the Veterinary Release Form. Any reference to pets in this Agreement shall refer to those specified on the Pet Information Sheet(s); and

Whereas, the Owner's Information Sheet, the Pet Information Sheet(s) and the Veterinary Release Form are attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement by reference thereto; and

Now, therefore, for and in consideration of the matters described above, and of the mutual benefits and obligations set forth in this Agreement, the parties agree as follows:

I. Relationship and Responsibilities. It is agreed between parties that Sitter is an independent contractor in the performance of every part of this Agreement and solely and personally liable for all labor and expenses in connection with the Agreement and, except as stated herein, for any and all damages that may be occasioned on account of the operation of this Agreement, whether the same be for personal injuries or damages of any other kind.

II. Compensation

A. The Sitter shall be paid the amount of $ , and no deductions shall be made for late departure or early return of the Owner.

B. Additional fees may include the purchase of necessary items for the care of the pet(s), including but not limited to pet food, litter or cleaning supplies, transportation, unexpected visits and emergency expenses for health care. The Sitter shall retain and submit receipts as proof of additional expenses.

C. The amount of $ shall be payable in advance and payment of the balance effected within days of receipt of the account for the outstanding balance.

III. Duration

A. This Pet Sitting Agreement shall come into effect on the , and shall terminate on the .

B. The term of this Pet Sitting Agreement may be extended if requested by the Owner and so accepted by the Sitter.

C. The onus shall be on the Owner to confirm his/her return and his/her availability to resume care of the property and pet(s) prior to or on the last day of this Agreement term, failing which the Sitter may perform additional visits in the interest of the pet(s).

D. Any additional visits or duties shall be calculated at $ per day or $ per visit.

IV. Cancellation or Termination.

A. Either party may terminate this Pet Sitting Agreement a minimum of days to the first scheduled visit without incurring penalties or damages.

B. Failure by the Owner to cancel by giving the minimum notice required will result in a % cancellation fee of the total amount due, unless such cancellation is caused by severe weather, death in the family or a medical emergency.

C. Where the Sitter needs to cancel later than days prior to the Owner's departure due to unforeseen circumstances, he/she may appoint a substitute with the written approval of the Owner and any difference in the fees charged shall be for the account of the Sitter.

D. Should any pet become aggressive or dangerous, the Sitter may place the pet into a kennel or animal care facility at the Owner's expense, and this Agreement shall be deemed terminated unless the Sitter agrees to continue with other home caring duties and/or caring for other listed pets at no reduction in compensation. Termination under these circumstances shall not entitle the Owner to any refunds nor relief of any outstanding payments due.

V. Liability

A. The Sitter will carry liability insurance relative to the services performed for the Owner. A copy of the insurance policy has been made available to the Owner and the Owner acknowledges that he/she is familiar with its content.

B. The Sitter accepts no liability for any breach of security or loss of or damage to the Owner's property if any other person has access to the property during the term of this Agreement.

C. The Sitter shall not be liable for any mishap of whatsoever nature which may befall a pet or caused by a pet who has unsupervised access to the outdoors.

D. The Owner shall be liable for all medical expenses and damages resulting from an injury to the Sitter caused by the pet as well as damage to the Owner's property.

E. The Sitter is released from all liability related to transporting pet(s) to and from any veterinary clinic or kennel, the medical treatment of the pet(s) and the expense thereof.

VI. Indemnification. The parties agree to indemnify and hold harmless each other as well as respective employees, successors and assigns from any and all claims arising from either party's willful or negligent conduct.

VII. Emergencies. In the event of an emergency, the Sitter shall contact the Owner at the numbers provided to confirm the Owner's choice of action. If the Owner cannot be reached within one day, the Sitter is authorized to:

A. Transport the pet(s) to the listed veterinarian;

B. Request on-site treatment from a veterinarian; or

C. Transport the pet(s) to an emergency clinic if the previous two options are not feasible.

VIII. Security. Sitter warrants to keep safe and confidential all keys, remote control entry devices, access codes and personal information of the Owner and to return same to the Owner at the end of the Agreement period or immediately on demand.

IX. Severability. The invalidity of any portion of this Agreement will not and shall not be deemed to affect the validity of any other provision. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, the parties agree that the remaining provisions shall be deemed to be in full force and effect as if they had been executed by both parties subsequent to the expungement of the invalid provision.

X. No Waiver. The failure of either party to this Agreement to insist upon the performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or the waiver of any breach of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall not be construed as subsequently waiving any such terms and conditions, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect as if no such forbearance or waiver had occurred.

XI. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of .

XII. Notices. Unless provided herein to the contrary, any notice provided for or concerning this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficiently given when sent by certified or registered mail if sent to the respective address of each party as set forth at the beginning of this Agreement.

XIII. Mandatory Arbitration. Any dispute under this Agreement shall be required to be resolved by binding arbitration of the parties hereto. If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, each party shall select one arbitrator and both arbitrators shall then select a third. The third arbitrator so selected shall arbitrate said dispute. The arbitration shall be governed by the rules of the American Arbitration Association then in force and effect.

XIV. Entire Agreement. This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties and any prior understanding or representation of any kind preceding the date of this Agreement shall not be binding upon either party except to the extent incorporated in this Agreement.

XV. Modification of Agreement. Any modification of this Agreement or additional obligation assumed by either party in connection with this Agreement shall be binding only if placed in writing and signed by each party or an authorized representative of each party.

XVI. Assignment of Rights. The rights of each party under this Agreement are personal to that party and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person, firm, corporation, or other entity without the prior, express, and written consent of the other party.

XVII. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

XVIII. Compliance with Laws. In performing under this Agreement, all applicable governmental laws, regulations, orders, and other rules of duly-constituted authority will be followed and complied with in all respects by both parties.

WITNESS our signatures as of the day and date first above stated.

Attach Owner's Information Sheet, the Pet Information Sheet(s) and the Veterinary Release Form.