In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Services. Pet Sitter shall provide care and services requested by Client and memorialized in the Attachment(s) hereto in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
2. Standard of Care/Limitation of Liability Insurance. Pet Sitter agrees to provide services in a professional, caring and
trustworthy manner. Although Pet Sitter will use the utmost care in watching Client's pet(s) and home, animal behavior is
unpredictable and Pet Sitter shall not be responsible for mishaps of an unusual nature, such as injury, disappearance, death
or fines related to Client's pet(s), damage to Client's home or furniture caused by Client's pet(s), biting damage caused by
Client's pet(s), etc., not resulting from the negligence or willful misconduct of the Pet Sitter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Pet
Sitter shall maintain liability insurance and be bonded.
3. Immunizations. All pets who will receive services pursuant to this Agreement must be current on the following immunizations:
Dogs: Rabies and DA2PP (parvo/distemper); Cats: Rabies and FVR (distemper). Client shall provide proof of current
immunizations. If Client's pet(s) is not current on their immunizations for medical reasons, a statement to that effect from
Client's veterinarian must be provided. In the event Pet Sitter or other person is bitten or otherwise exposed to disease or
ailment from Client's pet that is not currently or properly vaccinated, Client shall be responsible for all costs and damages
related to said incident.
4. Keys. Client shall provide two (2) sets of house keys to Pet Sitter to ensure Pet Sitter is able to gain access to pet(s). All keys
shall be returned to Client by Pet Sitter at a mutually agreed upon time or if requested, can be kept securely on file at Pet Sitter's
office.
5. Initial Term. The Initial Term of this Agreement shall be from __________________________________ through
____________________________________.
a. If Client has requested Basic Pet Sitting Services while away on business, vacation, etc.:
i. Client shall provide notice of an early return at least three (3) hours prior to a scheduled visit in order to avoid
being charged for unnecessary visits. If Pet Sitter does not receive such notice of early return, Client shall be
responsible for charges in accordance with this Agreement.
ii. If Client's return is going to be delayed and Client requires services beyond the term of this Agreement, Client
shall request an extension as soon as possible. Pet Sitter will use best efforts to accommodate Client's request.
A request for continuation of services in excess of one (1) day must be in writing.
b. If Client has requested on-going services (i.e. Work Week Mid-Day Relief Break):
i. Client shall provide notice at least three (3) hours prior to scheduled visit if services are not required on a
scheduled day in order to avoid being charged for unnecessary visits.
ii. If Client desires services on a day other than Client's regularly scheduled visits, such request will be deemed a
continuation of services. Client shall request services as soon as possible and Pet Sitter will use best efforts to
accommodate Client's request. A request for services in excess of one (1) day must be in writing.
c. Future services shall be authorized by the execution of a new "Attachment", which will be incorporated by reference as
part of this Agreement. Each such attachment will include the term and fees for such services.
6. Termination.
a. If Client has scheduled Basic Pet Sitting services (i.e. up-coming vacation, etc.) and such services are no longer
necessary, Client shall provide at least forty-eight (48) hours advance written notice of termination. If Pet Sitter does
not receive such notice of termination, Pet Sitter shall be entitled to compensation for services.
b. If Client has scheduled Additional Services (i.e. Transportation to vet) on a stand-alone basis and such services are
no longer necessary, Client shall provide at least twenty-four (24) hours advance notice of termination. If Pet Sitter
does not receive such notice of termination, Pet Sitter shall be entitled to compensation for services.
c. If Client has requested on-going services (i.e. Work Week Mid-Day Relief Break) and Client determines that such
services are not necessary or desirable, then Client shall provide at least ten (10) days written notice of termination
of this Agreement.
d. Pet Sitter reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time before or during the term of the Agreement if
Client's pet(s) poses a danger to the health or safety of the Pet Sitter. Otherwise, Pet Sitter shall provide at least ten
(10) days written notice of termination of this Agreement.
7. Notice. Notice required to be provided to Pet Sitter in writing may be sent to Wags to Whiskers Pet Sitting, 120 Timothy Circle,
Springfield, MA 01119 or via E-mail to wagstowhiskerspetsit@comcast.net.
8. Compensation. Client understands and agrees that compensation for services provided under this Agreement shall be
made as follows:
a. If Client has requested Basic Pet Sitting services while away on business, vacation, etc.:
i. The fees and expenses provided for by this Agreement, including any attachments hereto, shall be paid in full
immediately upon completion of the contracted services.
ii. A 50% deposit is required on lengthy assignments (over one week) or first time clients and will be required
before services are rendered.
b. If Client has requested on-going services (i.e. Work Week Mid-Day Relief Break): The fees and expenses provided
for by this Agreement, including any attachments hereto, shall be due and payable weekly, payable on the last day that
services will be provided each week.
A handling fee of $25.00 will be charged on all checks returned for insufficient funds. Pet Sitter is under no obligation to allow
additional time for payment, and may elect to terminate this Agreement for Client's failure to pay for services in accordance with
this Agreement. In the event it is necessary to initiate collection proceedings, Client shall be responsible for attorney's fees and
costs of collection.
9. Authorizations.
a. Pet Sitter is authorized to provide care and services outlined in this Agreement, including any Attachments hereto.
b. In the event Client does not furnish an adequate amount of supplies (such as food, litter, etc.), Pet Sitter is authorized to
purchase those supplies necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement. Client shall reimburse Pet Sitter
for all such expenses.
c. If Client's pet(s) becomes ill or suffers an accident or injury, Pet Sitter is authorized to seek emergency veterinary care, with
release from all liabilities related to transportation, treatment and expense. Should Client's regular veterinarian be
unavailable, Pet Sitter may approve medical and/or emergency treatment (excluding euthanasia) as recommended by a
veterinarian of Pet Sitter's choice. Pet Sitter will use best efforts to notify Client if this becomes necessary, and Client shall
be responsible for all expenses related to such veterinary care.
d. Pet Sitter is authorized to arrange for another qualified person to fulfill responsibilities as set forth in this Agreement in the
event of personal emergency or illness of Pet Sitter. Pet Sitter will use best efforts to notify Client if this becomes
necessary and all terms of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
e. If Client's pet(s) poses a danger to the health and safety of Pet Sitter and such safety concerns prevent Pet Sitter from
caring for pet(s), Client authorizes pet to be placed in a kennel of Pet Sitter's choice, and Client agrees to pay for all such
charges. Pet Sitter shall not receive compensation for services not performed.
f. Future services shall be authorized by the execution of a new "Attachment", which will be incorporated by reference as part
of this Agreement. Each such Attachment will include the term and fees for such services. Notwithstanding, a signed
Agreement authorizes Pet Sitter to continue to enter premises and provide services if Client requests the "continuation" of
services currently being provided, either verbally or in writing.
10. Modifications. This Agreement may be modified by Pet Sitter with advance written notification.
In Witness Whereof, the parties have executed this Agreement.
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Pet Sitter Client
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