Sample Petsitting Contract

Sample Petsitter Contract

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Note: This document has not been review by lawyers. It is meant for you to use as a guide only. Should you want a contract with more legal clout, please consult an attorney to draft the contract.

This agreement is made on this ____ day of _____________ (month) ______ (year) between ______________________, petsitter, and ______________________________, herein after referred to as Client(s). In consideration of Client(s) retaining petsitter to conduct and independent service for Client(s), it is agreed as follows:

1. Compensation and Terms

- Client(s) hereby retain petsitter, and petsitter hereby agrees to provide the following services:

Petsitting for ____________________________________________ (pets), from the days of �_________________ to _________________ which will include:

o Providing food ______ times a day

o Walking the pet(s) _______ times a day

o Providing play time and exercise _______ times (or ____ hours) a day

o Administering pet medication ________ times a day

o Cleaning up after the pets

o Completing a daily pet progress report for client(s) to review upon return

Housesitting for the home located at �______________________________ (address), which will include:

o Getting the newspaper each morning

o Watering both indoor and outdoor plants ______ times a day

o Getting the mail each afternoon

o Alternating light switches in the home to deter crime

o Putting out the trashcans/recycling

- Client(s) will provide the following:

A spare set of house keys, to be returned in person (OR left on final visit) upon completion of the job or termination of this contract, whichever comes first

Alarm disarming codes

Garage door opener, to be returned in person (OR left on final visit) upon completion of the job or termination of this contract, whichever comes first

All pet supplies, including food, leashes, bowls, toys, treats, crates/cages

Notification, via phone or e-mail, that Client(s) have returned from the trip

- Time Detail:

Client(s) will return to the home on _________________ at _______ (time).

Petsitter's first date visit will be made in the ____________________ (morning, afternoon or evening).

Petsitter's last date visit will be made in the _____________________ (morning, afternoon or evening).

Petsitter will visit the home _____ times each day until the scheduled return date, stated immediately above.

- The following fees shall apply:

$________ per pet, per day during the length of the trip ----OR---

$________ per pet, per daily visit, during the length of the trip

$________ per each additional pet, per day (note: for example, you may charge $5 per pet, per visit for the first pet, then charge $2 for each additional pet. In a home of 3 dogs, you would be paid $9 each time you walk into the house).

$________ key return fee, if petsitter is to return the key in person

Total fees during length of job: $_____________

Amount already paid: $____________________

Balance due, within 10 days after last visit: $ ___________________

Should Client(s) extend their time away from home, by choice or necessity, petsitter will be paid 1.5 times the agreed upon daily rate for each day past ___________________ (scheduled return date).

In case of emergencies, petsitter will temporarily absorb the cost of necessary treatments and pet medical bills until Client(s) return. Upon returning, Client(s) will promptly repay petsitter in full, within 3 business days.

2. Entire agreement

This agreement represents the full understanding between the parties and there is no other agreement, oral or written, between them, and that this agreement may not be modified without an agreement in writing signed by the party to be charged. This contract is in effect until written notification of termination from either party.

3. Termination

Client(s) may terminate this contract at any time by providing written notification to the petsitter. If Client(s) terminate the contract during a petsitting job, the petsitter is not responsible for finding a replacement petsitter for the remainder of the job length. The petsitter must provide written termination of this contract to Client(s) at least 3 days before Client(s) are scheduled to depart the home.

4. Insurance

The petsitter will carry liability insurance relative to any service that [he or she] performs for Client(s).

5. Assignment

The petsitter will not assign any of [his or her] rights under this agreement or delegate the performance of [his or her] duties hereunder without the prior written consent of the client(s).

ACCEPTED AND AGREED:

_______________________________ ______________________________

Petsitter Signature Client Signature

Print Name: _____________________ Print Name: ___________________

Date: __________________________ Date: _________________________