Pet sitting agreement template
A pet sitting agreement puts the owner’s instructions and the sitter’s promises in one place: when the sitter visits, what the pets eat, which medicines they take, who the vet is and what to do in an emergency. Fill in the details before you leave, and both of you sign.
This template is a general starting point, not legal advice. Laws differ between countries and states, so have it checked before signing anything important.
Fill in the details
Anything you leave empty becomes a blank line in the document, to fill in by hand or during signing.
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Pet Sitting Agreement
This Pet Sitting Agreement is between __________ (the "Owner") and __________ (the "Sitter") for the care of __________ (the "Pets") at __________ from __________.
1. Visits
The Sitter will provide care as follows: __________.
2. Fee
The Owner will pay __________.
3. Care Instructions
__________. Medication: __________.
4. Veterinary Care and Emergencies
The Pets’ veterinarian is __________. If a Pet is ill or injured, the Sitter will contact the Owner and the veterinarian straight away. If the Owner cannot be reached, the Owner authorizes the Sitter to approve treatment up to __________, which the Owner will pay.
5. Keys and Home
The Sitter will keep any keys and access codes safe, lock up after each visit, and return the keys at the end of the booking. The Sitter will not have guests in the Owner’s home.
6. General
This Agreement may be changed only in writing signed by both, and may be signed with electronic signatures.
Owner
__________
Sitter
__________
Before you leave
The more precise the instructions, the fewer calls while you are away.
- Write exact amounts and times for food and medicine.
- Tell your vet in writing that the sitter may bring your pet in while you are away.
- Leave spare supplies and the vet’s after-hours number.
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