Service Agreement
Service Agreement
This pet sitting service agreement is made between all future and present clients of Barking Buddies Dog Walking Services and _____________________d.b.a. Dog Walker ___________.
1. Client agrees to pay Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service for all services rendered within 5 business days after receiving an invoice for services rendered if on prepay plans. Other Plans and Options, payments must be received before service can be rendered.
2. Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service. will provide, at maximum, 3 visits per 24-hour-day of care, consisting of at least 2 (two) check-in/bathroom breaks and at least 1 (one) feeding/walk. 3. Client certifies that he/she is the actual owner of the pet(s) indicated in the Dog Profile(s).
4. Client releases Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service. 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 Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service. gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
6. Client will not hold Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service. 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(s).
7. Client certifies that his/her pet(s) are current on rabies vaccination and has received other regular vaccinations. Client agrees to provide a copy of the veterinarian certification if requested and agrees to notify Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service when any or all regular vaccines are updated.
8. Client authorizes Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service. to obtain emergency veterinarian care which may become necessary while Client’s pet(s) are under the care of Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service.. If Client’s preferred veterinarian is not accessible, Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service. is authorized by the Client to seek another veterinarian.
9. Client is responsible for all veterinarian and emergency expenses, as indicated in the Veterinarian Release. Client understands that Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service will not lend money for or cover any veterinary expenses.
10. Client releases Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service. from any and all liability related to transportation, veterinarian treatment and expenses.
11. 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.
12. The Client agrees to notify Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service 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 of death. The Client agrees to notify Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service. immediately, should he/she change the Pet(s) Guardian.
14. Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service. is entrusted to exercise the best judgment under circumstances of inclement weather, a natural disaster, a state of emergency, war, or act of nature in caring for the Client’s pet(s) and property. Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service. shall not be held liable for the inability to visit Client’s property during such particular times.
15. Client agrees that Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service. 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 Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service. will not be liable for any damages resulting from the performance of additional services, including but not limited to, wilting or dead indoor or outdoor plants, damage to trash cans by trash service, damaged mail or newspaper. Such additional services will be performed by Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service. specifically as requested and instructed by Client.
17. Client warrants that pet(s) to be cared for have no history of vicious or violent behavior.
18. Client agrees to compensate Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service. for any liability or damages suffered by Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service. due to any vicious or violent behavior by the pet(s) to be cared for, whether or not such behavior exists.
19. Client agrees to lock all windows, screens, and doors prior to leaving his/her home unattended for the safety and security of the Client’s pet(s), property and that of Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service.
20. Client agrees to have sufficient pet food, pet medication, pet cleaning supplies, and other important pet supplies readily available to Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service. prior to departure. Client agrees to reimburse Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service. for all re-supply of products that may become necessary for the satisfactory performance of duties.
21. In the event of personal emergency, illness or injury to Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service. Pet /Walker Sitter, ______________________, Client authorizes Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service to arrange for another qualified individual to fulfill the responsibilities set forth when such person comes to term.
22. Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service. will attempt to contact Client after the last agreed-to visit to determine if Client has returned home and has resumed care of their pet(s). If Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service. cannot verify that Client has returned home, Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service. will continue to provide care to Client’s pet(s) per the service request at the rate of $25.00 per visit until Client has returned home. (For holiday options only)
23. Barking Buddies Dog Walking Service. agrees to provide services as discussed, in a timely, reliable, and caring manner.
By signing this agreement, client affirms they have received a copy of the Policies and Procedures of Dog Walker _____________ 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.
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