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SERVICE AGREEMENT

This pet sitting service agreement is made between DOGGIE LATCHKEY, LLC and hereinafter referred to as “Doggie
Latchkey”, and the below named Client, hereinafter referred to a “Client” for pet sitting services.

1. Client agrees to pay Doggie Latchkey for all services at the time of reservation unless otherwise agreed to. The appointment will be confirmed upon receipt of payment.

2. Client certifies that he/she is the actual owner of the pet(s) indicated above.

3. Client releases Doggie Latchkey to perform services as stated above, and permits Doggie Latchkey to enter Client’s home upon Client’s request for service made via telephone, e-mail, or in person. Client agrees to notify Doggie latchkey of any concerns within 24 hours of services rendered.

4. Doggie Latchkey will not unlock or open doors and/or gates on Client’s property for any person(s) company or service at anytime, for any reason, unless directed by the Client.

5. Client will not hold Doggie Latchkey responsible for any damage to Client’s property, property of others or bodily harm to others that has been caused by the Client’s pet.

6. Client (Daily or regular client) will notify Doggie Latchkey of visit cancellation at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled visit. Client agrees to pay a $25.00 cancellation fee or the regular visit fee, whichever is less, if the 48-hour noti-fication is not provided. This applies to daily or regular clients.

7. Client (Vacation, weekend or periodic client) will notify Doggie Latchkey of visit cancellation at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the first scheduled visit. Client agrees to pay a $20.00 cancellation fee if the 72-hour notification is not pro-vided. Cancellations made with less than 24-hour notice will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, but may be subject to a penalty fee equal to the cost of a full day’s visits. This applies to vacation, weekend or periodic clients.

8. Major Holiday Vacation sits have a no refund policy due to the high demand for sits. Once booked, we do not offer refunds for any of these specific dates. Holidays are New Years Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Eve. Holidays are subject to change at any time based on demand. No exceptions.

9. Client authorizes Doggie Latchkey to obtain emergency veterinarian care, which may become necessary while Client’s pet(s) are under the care of Doggie Latchkey, if Doggie Latchkey cannot contact client immediately and directly. If Client’s pre-ferred veterinarian is not accessible, Doggie Latchkey is authorized by the Client to seek another veterinarian.

10. Client is responsible for all veterinarian and emergency expenses, as indicated in the Veterinarian Release segment above.
Client understands that Doggie Latchkey will not lend money for or cover any veterinary expenses.

11. Client agrees to pay Doggie Latchkey for emergency pet sitting at the hourly rate of $35.00 , which includes but is not limited to, transportation of the pet(s) to veterinarian office and time spent at the veterinarian’s office. Client releases Doggie Latchkey from any and all liability related to transportation, veterinarian treatment and expenses.

12. Client certifies that the Emergency Contact person named above has been notified that he/she has been designated as the person who will make decisions on the Client’s behalf in the case of an emergency. The Client agrees to notify Doggie Latchkey immediately, should he/she change the Emergency Contact person.

13. Client certifies that the Pet Guardian named above has been notified that he/she has been designated as the person who will take responsibility of the Client’s pet(s), should the Client suffer severe injury or death. The Client agrees to notify Doggie Latchkey immediately, should he/she change the Pet(s) Guardian.

14. Doggie Latchkey is entrusted to exercise the best judgment under circumstances of inclement weather, a natural disaster, a state of emergency, war, or act of God in caring for the Client’s pet(s) and property. Doggie Latchkey shall be held harmless for the inability to visit Client’s property during such particular times.

15. Client agrees that Doggie Latchkey will not be liable for the injury, disappearance, death or fines of any pet(s) that are left with unsupervised access to the outdoors.

16. Client agrees that Doggie Latchkey will not be liable for any damages resulting from the performance by Doggie Latch-key of any additional voluntary services which are specifically requested by Client and agreed upon by Doggie Latchkey, i.e., watering plants, bringing in newspaper.

17. Client warrants that pet(s) to be cared for have no history of vicious or violent behavior.

18. Client agrees to indemnify, be liable for and compensate Doggie Latchkey for any and all damages suffered by Doggie Latchkey (including its owners, representatives, employees and subcontractors - hereafter referred to as "representa-tives") and/or any third parties, that occurs while Doggie Latchkey is providing services for Client, including, but not limited to, damages caused by the pet(s) to be cared for, personal injury, and all other damages, etc. Client states
that it has and will continue to maintain homeowners/renters insurance at any and all times Doggie Latchkey is provid-ing services for Client.

19. Client agrees to lock all windows, screens, and doors prior to leaving his/her home unattended for the safety and securi-ty of the Client’s pet(s), property and that of Doggie Latchkey.

20. Client agrees to have sufficient pet food, pet medication, pet cleaning supplies and other important pet supplies readily available to Doggie Latchkey prior to departure. In the event of pending rain or inclement weather, Client agrees to have towel(s) available to dry off pet(s) who will be taken outside by DOGGIE LATCHKEY. Client agrees to reim-burse DOGGIE LATCHKEY for all re-supply of products that may become necessary for the satisfactory perfor-mance of duties. Client agrees to compensate Doggie Latchkey for trips made to the store for such products at the hourly rate of
$35.00.

21. Client agrees to pay a fee of $35.00 per returned check, and agrees to be responsible for any and all costs associated with collection proceedings.

22. In the event of personal emergency, illness or injury to members or representatives of Doggie Latchkey, Client authorizes
Doggie Latchkey to arrange for another qualified individual to fulfill the responsibilities set forth.

23. Doggie Latchkey agrees to provide services as discussed, in a timely, reliable, and caring manner.

24. Client releases Doggie Latchkey from any and all liability arising out of the services provided, except for direct injuries to the pet(s) or to tangible property resulting from Doggie Latchkey's gross negligence or intentional misconduct.

25 Doggie Latchkey loves to share pictures and videos of your favorite pets on Facebook and our website. Do we have your permission to use images of your pets? (We never share your personal information, just your pets’ names and city)

By clicking submit, client affirms they have received a copy of the Policies and Procedures of Doggie Latchkey and agree to the contents therein. Client has read the terms of this agreement and confirms the accuracy of the information provided in the Client Worksheet. The signatures below indicate agreement to these terms.