Liability Waiver for Services at Pet Sitters' Home

This Pet Pals Liability Waiver and Agreement for Care at Pet Sitters Home (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the date submitted by and between:


  • Pet Pals LLC and Employees (“Pet Sitter”)

and

  • Pet Owner listed above (here within the "Pet Owner" field) (“Owner”)

Regarding the care of:


Pet(s) Covered by Agreement listed above (here within the "Regarding the care of" field): [Pet’s Name], [Breed], [Age], [Any Known Medical Conditions] (“Pet”)



1. Scope of Services


Owner agrees to leave Pet in the care of Pet Sitter at Pet Sitter’s home for the service dates requested and to pay Pet Pals LLC the agreed service fee plus taxes for services and any incidentals that may result of Pet Sitter providing services. Pet Sitter agrees, but is not limited to provide, food, treats, medication, water, shelter, general care, and other Pet Pals services, such as walking, as specified and requested by Owner.



2. Assumption of Risk & Release of Liability


Owner understands and acknowledges that keeping Pet at Pet Sitter’s home involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:

Injury, illness, escape or run away Pet, or loss of Pet


Interactions with other animals, household hazards, or environmental factors


Unforeseen medical emergencies


Owner voluntarily assumes all risks associated with Pet’s stay at Pet Sitter’s home and agrees to release, indemnify, and hold harmless Pet Pals LLC, Pet Sitter, and Pet Sitter family members,  from any and all liability, claims, demands, causes of action, damages, or expenses arising out of or in connection with Pet’s care, injury, illness, loss, or death, regardless of cause.



3. Medical Emergencies


In the event of a medical emergency, Pet Sitter will make reasonable efforts to contact Owner immediately. If Owner cannot be reached, Pet Sitter has permission to seek veterinary care at Owner’s expense. Owner agrees to reimburse Pet Sitter for any veterinary costs incurred.



4. Owner’s Responsibilities and Representations


Responsibilities:

  • Pet Information: Owner shall provide Pet Sitter with accurate and complete information regarding the Pet's health, behavior, dietary needs, and any special instructions.
  • Vaccinations and Health: Owner shall provide proof of current vaccinations, health records, or proof of medication prescription upon request.
  • Emergency Contact: Owner shall provide Pet Sitter with an emergency contact person and phone number.
  • Supplies: Owner shall provide sufficient food, medication, and any other necessary supplies for the duration of the pet sitting period.
  • Disclosure of Behavior: Owner must disclose any behavioral issues the dog may have including but not limited to, biting, chewing, escaping or running away, anxiety, destruction of property, causing damage to things, and aggression.
  • Incidentals: Owner agrees to pay, beyond the agreed service fee and taxes, for Pet Sitter expenses stemming from any damages to Pet Sitter home or property caused by Pet including, but not limited to carpet cleaning, dry cleaning, or the repair or replacement of any damages or destruction to Pet Sitter home or property caused by Pet.

Owner warrants that:

  • Pet is up to date on all required vaccinations, free of contagious diseases, and free of bugs of all kind.
  • Pet has no history of aggression toward people or other animals (or Owner has disclosed any relevant behavioral issues).
  • Pet has no history of causing damage to property or destructive behavior toward things or places (or Owner has disclosed any relevant behavioral issues).
  • Pet does not have any medical conditions requiring specialized care, or such conditions have been disclosed and agreed upon.

5. Pet Sitter Responsibilities

  • Pet Sitter shall provide reasonable care for the Pet as directed by the Owner.
  • Pet Sitter shall notify Owner or the emergency contact person in the event of any health or behavioral issues with the Pet.
  • Pet sitter will provide a safe environment, but cannot guarantee perfect safety, eliminate all risk, control, or otherwise prevent all potentialities involving Pet(s).


6. Indemnification


Owner agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Pet Pals LLC, Pet Sitter, and Pet Sitter family members from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from:

Any injury, illness, escape or run away Pet, loss of Pet, or harm caused by Pet to other animals, people, or property.


Any pre-existing health conditions or unexpected medical emergencies affecting Pet.


Any damages resulting from Pet’s stay at Pet Sitter’s home.


This waiver specifically includes, but is not limited to, any claims related to the Pet's interaction with other animals or persons present in Pet Sitter's home.

 

Owner understands that Pet Sitter's personal pets and other pets may be present in the home. 


Owner understands that Pet Sitter is not a veterinary professional and that any actions taken regarding the Pet’s health are not representative of a professional veterinary or a professional veterinary advice.



7. Governing Law  


This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of South Dakota.



8. Entire Agreement

 

This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether oral or written.



9. Acknowledgment & Agreement