Pet Custody Agreement

Pet Custody Agreement

This Pet Custody Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on [Date], by and between:

Party A: [Full Name]
Address: [Address]

and

Party B: [Full Name]
Address: [Address]

Together referred to as the "Parties."

1. Pet Information

This Agreement concerns the following pet:

• Name: [Pet’s Name]

• Species/Breed: [e.g., Dog / Labrador Retriever]

• Date of Birth / Adoption: [Date]

• Microchip/ID (if applicable): [Number]

2. Ownership and Primary Residence

The Parties agree that legal ownership of the pet is:
☐ Joint
☐ Sole (held by Party A / Party B)

The pet shall primarily reside with:
☐ Party A
☐ Party B
☐ Split evenly as per visitation schedule (see Section 3)

3. Visitation and Custody Schedule

The Parties agree on the following custody schedule:

• Weekdays: [e.g., Party A]

• Weekends: [e.g., Party B]

• Holidays: [e.g., Alternate years / specific arrangements]

• Vacation Coverage: [Specify who takes care of the pet when one party is away]

Any changes to the schedule must be communicated with [X] days’ notice and agreed upon in writing.

4. Expenses and Veterinary Care

Pet-related expenses will be handled as follows:
☐ Shared equally (50/50)
☐ [Party A or B] pays for [e.g., vet care, grooming, food]
☐ Separate accounts or reimbursement upon receipt

Veterinary decisions, including emergency care, shall be made:
☐ Jointly
☐ By the party currently in possession, with immediate notice to the other

5. Relocation

If either party plans to relocate in a way that would affect custody or visitation, they must provide at least [X] days’ notice and work in good faith to revise the arrangement.

6. Dispute Resolution

Any disagreements arising from this Agreement shall first be resolved through direct discussion. If unresolved, the Parties agree to [mediation / arbitration] before taking legal action.

7. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of [State/Country].

8. Entire Agreement

This document constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties and supersedes all previous verbal or written arrangements concerning the custody of the pet.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Pet Custody Agreement as of the date first written above.

Party A Signature
Name:
Date:

Party B Signature
Name:
Date: