What is a pet boarding contract?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"A pet boarding agreement is a legally binding document between two parties (pet owner and pet care companies) which states that the owner has given the pet care company the responsibility to take care of the owner's pet(s). It also includes information such as vaccination details of the pet, medicalinformation, emergency contact information, etc."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":15105,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":0},"15":"Montserrat","16":5}">A pet boarding agreement is a legally binding document between two parties (pet owner and pet care companies) which states that the owner has given the pet care company the responsibility to take care of the owner’s pet(s). It also includes information such as vaccination details of the pet, medicalinformation, emergency contact information, etc.

What does it mean when a pet is boarded?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Pet boarding refers to paying a fee to keep your pet at a pet care company (or at a veterinarian or boarding kennel) for a set period of time. Essentially, it is like a day-care for pets, where the pet is fed and taken care of."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":15105,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":0},"15":"Montserrat","16":5}">Pet boarding refers to paying a fee to keep your pet at a pet care company (or at a veterinarian or boarding kennel) for a set period of time. Essentially, it is like a day-care for pets, where the pet is fed and taken care of.

How do I prepare my dog for first time boarding?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Some companies offer a pet onboarding trial and it is recommended you attend to accustom your pet to the surroundings. If necessary, take your dog to a veterinarian to make sure they have no fleas or worms. Try to also make your dog as comfortable as possible so the transition is easy for them."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":15105,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":0},"15":"Montserrat","16":5}">Some companies offer a pet onboarding trial and it is recommended you attend to accustom your pet to the surroundings. If necessary, take your dog to a veterinarian to make sure they have no fleas or worms. Try to also make your dog as comfortable as possible so the transition is easy for them.

Pet Boarding Agreement Template

Pet Boarding Agreement

Medical Information

Veterinary Clinic: Clinic Phone Number:

Address: City, State, Zip:

NO SHOTS NO BOARDING

For the safety of your pet and other pets, we will not board any animals without full updated shot records. The following shots will need to have been given in order for boarding to take place.

Rabies
DHLPP
Bordatella

Allergies/ Other medical Information:

Authorization for Pickup

The Following Individuals are authorized for pet pickup by owner.

Emergency Contact Information

Name: Phone:

Terms & Conditions

This agreement, and any addendums attached, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.
All terms and conditions of this agreement shall be binding on the heirs, agents and assigns of [Client.Name] and [Sender.Name].
This Pet Boarding Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the local and state laws of State .
Each party fully consents to the laws of said state and prior to any legal filings will mediate in good faith to resolve disputes.
Client hereby certifies that pet being boarded is not currently or in the foreseen future a show dog or source of income to pet owner.
If the pet shall in any form becomes ill or if the state of the animal’s health otherwise requires attention, [Sender.Name] at its sole discretion, is authorized to engage the services of the veterinarian provided in this Pet Boarding Contract , if listed veterinarian is unavailable, [Sender.Name] has the right to provide in house veterinary services or arrange to the animal up to $5,000 at pet owner’s expense.
Owner will pay all costs and charges for special services requested, and provide updated vaccination records from your vet before boarding date.
Owner represents that the pet has not been exposed to rabies or distemper within 30 days prior to boarding.
Owner specifically represents that they lawfully own pets listed in this Pet Boarding Agreement to the best of their knowledge.
Owner will be held solely responsible for any and all acts or behavior Including aggression that takes place during boarding.
Owner understands that the pet shall not leave the kennel until all fees and charges are satisfied in full.