The parties herein agree as follows:

1. The contract will take effect upon signature by both Client and Pet Sitter and will remain in effect until terminated by either party as provided below in number nine. Client may make telephone reservations for additional service at any time during the term of the contract, subject to Pet Sitter availability. All scheduled visits will be governed by all the terms of the contract. We appreciate as much advance notice as possible, but will make every effort to accommodate all requests. In the event of early return home, Client must notify Pet Sitter promptly to avoid being charged for unnecessary visit(s).

2. The fee per visit, plus any assessed fees = TOTAL FEE of services. Any additional visits made or services performed shall be paid for at the usual contract rate.

3. Pet Sitter is authorized to perform care and services as outlined on the contract. Should medical attention be necessary and specified veterinarian is unavailable, Pet Sitter is authorized by signature below to seek emergency veterinary care. Client releases Pet Sitter from all liabilities related to transportation, treatment and expense. Every attempt will be made to notify Client regarding such situation. However, if Client is not reachable and time is of the essence Client authorizes Pet Sitter to approve medical and/or emergency treatment (excluding euthanasia) as recommended by a veterinarian, up to the amount specified on the contract. Client agrees to reimburse Pet Sitter/Company for any expense incurred, plus any additional fees for attending to this need or any expenses incurred for any other home/food/supplies needed.

4. In the event of inclement weather or natural disaster, Pet Sitter is entrusted to use best judgment in caring for pet(s) and home. Pet Sitter/Company will be held harmless for consequences related to such decisions.

5. Pet Sitter agrees to provide the services stated in the contract 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 said Pet Sitter/Company except those arising from negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Pet Sitter/Company.

6. Client acknowledges that payment is due immediately upon completion of a scheduled service period without further invoice or notice. A finance charge of 25% per month will be added to unpaid balances after 30 days. A handling fee of $45 will be charged on all returned checks. 50% deposit is required on lengthy assignments. First-time clients or clients with a history of late payment will be required to pay in advance before services are rendered. In the event it is necessary to initiate collection proceedings on the account, Client will be responsible for all attorney’s fees and costs of collection.

7. In the event of personal emergency or illness of Pet Sitter, Client authorizes Pet Sitter to arrange for another qualified person to fulfill responsibilities as set forth on this contract. Every attempt will be made to notify client regarding such situation.
   

8. All pets are to be currently vaccinated. Should Pet Sitter be bitten or otherwise exposed to any disease or ailment received from Client’s animal, it will be the Client’s responsibility to pay all costs and damages incurred by the victim.
   

9. Pet Sitter and Client each may terminate the contract at any time by written notice to the other. Pet Sitter will be entitled to payment for all services rendered until notice of termination is received, and for any transition services reasonably required to provide for the health and welfare of Client’s pets. Pet Sitter will not terminate during a period of scheduled service unless Pet Sitter determines, in his/her sole discretion, that a danger exists to the health or safety of Pet Sitter. If such concerns preclude Pet Sitter from providing further care of the pet, then Client authorizes pet to be placed in a kennel, with all charges therefrom to be charged to Client. Every attempt will be made to notify Client regarding such situation.

10. Pets must be seen a minimum of ONCE per day, it is recommended that a minimum of THREE visits be made for dogs unless the dogs have access to a secured yard via a doggy door or an outdoor kennel run. The Pet Sitter/Company will not be held accountable for damages or health issues caused by booking less than the above recommendations. Pet Sitter/Company will not be held responsible for injury, loss or death of pet(s) with unsupervised access to the outdoors.
11. It is the responsibility of the pet owner(s) to license their pet(s) according to municipal laws. Any fines and or costs associated with unlicensed or unregistered pets will be paid for by the pet(s) owner.  The client agrees to reimburse Pet Sitter/Company for any expense incurred, plus any additional fees for attending to this need or any expenses incurred including all attorney's fees.
12. The client and/or pet owner is responsible to let the Pet Sitter/Company know of any illness or injury your pet may have prior to the scheduled service. If a known illness or injury is not reported the client/pet owner is liable for any further injury or ramifications due to the undisclosed illness not limited to and including the possibility of another client/pet owners animals becoming ill.
13. These Terms & Conditions may be upgraded or changed at any point in time, the client may request a copy for their records at any time & they acknowledge the fact that fees, services, and terms will change as the Pet Sitter/Company sees fit without prior notification. Pre-booked services will receive notice of changes to services or fees prior to the services being rendered.
    

PLEASE NOTE: If anyone else has access to your home while the pet-sitting job is being performed, we, the pet-sitting company, can assume no liability for any damages or losses to your home or pet.

The utmost of care will be given in watching both your pet(s) and your home. However, due to the extreme unpredictability of animals, we cannot accept responsibility for any mishaps of an extraordinary or unusual nature (i.e., bitings, furniture damage, accidental death, etc.) or any complications in administering medications to the animal. Nor can we be liable for injury, disappearance, death or fines of pet(s) with access to the outdoors.

I have reviewed this Service Contract in its entirety. The information provided by me is complete and accurate and I agree to all its terms and conditions as set out above.