This signed document is an agreement between DOG DAY AFTERNOONS, INC. and ______________________________ (Client)
for pet care services beginning on _______________ until revoked in writing. DOG DAY AFTERNOONS, INC.agrees to provide pet care services
to Client in a reliable, trustworthy, and caring manner.
PET AND HOME CARE
1. I authorize DOG DAY AFTERNOONS, INC. to perform pet and home care services as outlined in Client Profile, Pet Profiles, and Policies and Procedures which shall become part of this contract.
2. I authorize DOG DAY AFTERNOONS, INC. to obtain any emergency veterinary care that may be necessary during the time spent with my pet. I accept responsibility for any charges related to this emergency care. I also authorize DOG DAY AFTERNOONS, INC. to utilize an alternative veterinarian in the event my primary veterinarian is unavailable. Every effort will be made to contact the owner prior to obtaining emergency care.
3. DOG DAY AFTERNOONS, INC. accepts no responsibility for security of the premises or loss if other individuals have access to the home during the term of this agreement. Pet care will be performed only by DOG DAY AFTERNOONS, INC. during all assignments unless prearranged with client (i.e., in the event of DOG DAY AFTERNOONS, INC., owner or employee being on vacation, etc.)
4. I agree to reimburse DOG DAY AFTERNOONS, INC. for any additional fees for providing emergency care, as well as any expenses incurred for unexpected visits, transportation, housing, food, or supplies.
5. DOG DAY AFTERNOONS, INC. agrees to provide the services stated in this agreement in a reliable, caring and trustworthy manner. In consideration of these services and as an express condition thereof, the client expressly waives and relinquishes any and all claims against DOG DAY AFTERNOONS, INC., its employees or assigns, except those arising from proven negligence of the pet sitter.
6. DOG DAY AFTERNOONS, INC. will not be liable for the injury, disappearance, death, or fines of any pet with unsupervised access to the outdoors.
7. Customer will be responsible for all medical expenses and damages resulting from an injury to the pet sitter or other persons by the pet. Customer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless DOG DAY AFTERNOONS, INC. in the event of a claim by any person injured by the pet.
8. DOG DAY AFTERNOONS, INC. reserves the right to terminate this contract at any time, at its sole discretion; likewise, client may terminate this contract at any time. There is no term of contract for daily service.
9. It is expressly understood that DOG DAY AFTERNOONS, INC. shall not be held responsible for any damage to client’s property, or that of others, caused by client’s pets during the period in which they are not in its care. Client has advised DOG DAY AFTERNOONS, INC. of all situationswhich will relieve it of liability for damage.
10. Fees are earned upon acceptance of pet sitting reservations and are due monthly upon receipt of invoice. No refunds will be given for cancelled visits once time has been reserved. Clients must give a minimum of 24 hours notice to receive credit against future visits, which is given at the discretion of DOG DAY AFTERNOONS, INC. A fee of $30.00 will apply to all returned checks. Client is responsible for all costs of collection.
11. I attest to the fact that all licenses and vaccinations required by the State of Virginia, the City in which I reside and/or the County of ____________________are current according to the law. ______________ (initial here)
12. I authorize this contract to be valid approval for future services so as to permit DOG DAY AFTERNOONS, INC. to accept my telephone reservations and enter my premises without additional signed contracts or written authorization.
I have completed and signed required veterinary release forms and my primary veterinarian will be notified with the accompanying letter and envelope which will be provided to me
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I have read and agree to the aforementioned Policies and Procedures which are a part of this agreement. I have been provided with a signed copy for my records.
Signed ____________________________________________________Date_______________
Customer
Dog Day Afternoons, Inc. Representative_______________________________________Date______________