Free Pet Sitting Contract Template

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Pet Care Service Agreement

This agreement is between ("the sitter") and ("the client") for the care of .

1. Services. The sitter will provide the pet care services the client books, such as overnight boarding at the sitter's home or drop-in visits at the client's home, on the dates confirmed for each booking.

2. Rates and payment. Current rates: . A deposit of holds each booking. The balance is due at the start of each booking. Payment is accepted by .

3. Cancellations. Please give as much notice as possible. The deposit holds the dates and may be kept if a booking is cancelled at short notice.

4. Health and vaccinations. The client confirms each pet is in good health and current on the vaccinations required by local law, and will share any medical, behavioral or dietary needs before the first booking.

5. Veterinary care. If a pet needs medical attention, the sitter will try to reach the client first. If the client cannot be reached, the client authorizes the sitter to take the pet to the client's veterinarian, , or the nearest emergency clinic. The client is responsible for the cost of that care.

6. Home access. For visits at the client's home, the client will provide keys or entry codes and any alarm instructions. The sitter will keep them private and use them only to care for the pets.

7. Behavior. The client will tell the sitter about any history of biting, aggression, escaping or anxiety. The sitter may decline or end a booking if a pet's behavior puts people or other animals at risk.

8. Updates and photos. The sitter may send the client updates and photos during a booking.

9. Emergency contact. If the client cannot be reached, the sitter may contact .

10. Term. This agreement covers all bookings until either party ends it in writing.

Signatures

Client signature: Date:

Client name:

Sitter signature: Date:

Sitter name and business: