Pet Care Services Contract - Template, Sample Form
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PET CARE CONTRACT
Alberta
Effective Date: ________
This Pet Care Contract, hereinafter referred to as "Contract", is entered into by and between the following parties:
CLIENT. ________, whose principal address is:
________
– AND –
PET CARE PROVIDER. ________, whose principal address is:
________
The Client and the Pet Care Provider may be referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."
PREAMBLE
WHEREAS the Client wishes to retain the Pet Care Provider to care for its pet;
AND WHEREAS the Pet Care Provider has the requisite skills, qualifications and expertise to provide care to the Pet and wishes to provide said care;
NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the promises and covenants contained herein, and other valuable consideration (the receipt and validity of which are hereby acknowledged), the Parties hereby agree as follows:
Article I – PET INFORMATION
The pet that is the subject of this Contract is the following ("Pet"):
Name: ________
Species: ________
Breed: ________
Age: ________
Sex: Female
Color: ________
The Pet has the following biting history:
________.
Article II – DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
The Pet Care Provider and the Client hereby agree to the provision of the following services:
________.
The services shall commence on ________.
Article III – PAYMENT
Payment for the services shall be made as follows:
________.
Article IV – CARE INSTRUCTIONS
The pet's feeding information is as follows:
________.
Article V – CONTACT INFORMATION
The Client's contact information is listed at the top of this Contract. If communication is necessary between the Pet Care Provider and the Client, whether during the care of the pet or at other times, the additional contact information is as follows:
CLIENT.
Telephone Number: ________
Email: ________
PET CARE PROVIDER.
Phone Number: ________
Email: ________
Article VI – EMERGENCIES
In the event of an emergency situation with the pet, including but not limited to physical emergencies such as uncontrolled vomiting, seizure of the pet, fever, refusal to eat, and other behavioural problems, the Pet Care Provider shall first and foremost initiate transportation to the following veterinary facility (hereinafter "Facility") for immediate treatment:
________
An authorization form is attached to this Contract for the Pet Care Provider to take the pet to the facility and receive treatment.
If the facility is closed for the duration of the emergency, then the Pet Care Provider will take the pet to the nearest emergency clinic.
On the way to the facility or emergency clinic, the Pet Care Provider will first attempt to reach the Client at one of the contact points listed in this Contract for the Client. If the Pet Care Provider is unable to reach the Client immediately, then the Pet Care Provider will call the following emergency contact person:
Name of the emergency contact: ________
Relationship: ________
Address: ________
Phone number: ________
However, the Pet Care Provider shall continue to attempt to reach the Client.
Article VII – TERM/TERMINATION
This Contract will be terminated by mutual written or oral agreement of the Parties. Until then, the Contract shall continue indefinitely.
Article VIII – ACCESS AND SECURITY
The Pet Care Provider must have access to the Client's home in order to perform the services under this Contract. As such, the Pet Care Provider shall access the home in the following manner:
________.
In the event that the Pet Care Provider is given keys, access codes, door control information or any other means of entry and access to the Client's home or other private space, the Pet Care Provider hereby agrees to maintain the secrecy of all such information and not to share it with anyone, and to return all such information and access devices to the Client at the end of this Contract.
Article IX – RELATIONSHIP
It is hereby acknowledged and agreed that the Pet Care Provider is an independent contractor and shall in no way be construed as an employee. The Pet Care Provider is responsible for their own income tax filings.
Article X – INDEMNIFICATION
The Client agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Pet Care Provider from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with the care of the Pet, except where such claims arise from the gross negligence or wilful misconduct of the Pet Care Provider.
The Client further agrees to be solely responsible for any harm, injury or damage caused by the Pet to any person or property during the term of this Contract, and to reimburse the Pet Care Provider for any costs incurred as a result thereof.
Article XI – PET CARE PROVIDER'S LIABILITY
If any other person has access to the Client's property during the term of this Contract, the Pet Care Provider accepts no liability for any loss or damage or any other breach of security.
Article XII – GENERAL PROVISIONS
1) APPLICABLE LAW. This Contract shall be governed in all respects by the applicable provincial and federal laws of Canada. Both Parties consent to the jurisdiction of the provincial and federal courts located in the following province: Alberta. The Parties agree that this choice of law, venue and jurisdiction provision is not permissive, but rather mandatory in nature.
2) LANGUAGE. All communications made or notice given under this Contract shall be in the English language or such other languages as the Parties may agree.
3) ASSIGNMENT. This Contract, or the rights granted hereunder, may not be assigned, sold, leased or otherwise transferred in whole or in part by either Party. In particular, the Pet Care Provider shall not be permitted to assign its obligations under this Contract.
4) AMENDMENTS. This Contract may be amended only by writing signed by both Parties.
7) ENTIRE CONTRACT. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreement, understanding or arrangement, whether written or oral.
8) HEADINGS. The headings in this Contract are for convenience only and shall not be construed to limit or affect the terms of this Contract.
9) COUNTERPARTS. This Contract may be executed in counterparts, all of which together shall constitute one Contract. If the dates indicated at the end of this document are different, this Contract shall be considered effective on the date both Parties have signed the Contract, which may be the later date.
EXECUTION
CLIENT.
Name: ________
Signature: _________________________
Date:_____________________________
PET CARE PROVIDER.
Name : ________
Signature: _________________________
Date:_____________________________
VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE FORM
Pet Owner Contact Information:
________
________
________
To the veterinarian and veterinary staff:
My pet is named ________ and my pet's current caregiver is named ________ and is fully authorized to request, authorize, and supervise treatment of my pet until I can be reached.
I accept financial responsibility and authorize you to proceed with any necessary treatment.
________
Date:_________________________
Signature:_________________________
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