Pet Sitting Agreement Template

This Pet Sitting Agreement is made on [Date] by and between:

Pet Owner: [Full Name]
Address: [Address]

Pet Sitter: [Full Name / Business Name]
Address: [Address]

1. Services

The Pet Owner engages the Pet Sitter to provide the following services:

[feeding]
[walking]
[playtime or exercise]
[litter box cleaning]
[yard cleanup]
[medication administration]
[overnight stay]
[other pet care services]

The Pet Sitter will provide only the services described in this Agreement unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.

2. Service Dates and Schedule

The pet sitting services will be provided on the following dates:

Start Date: [Date]
End Date: [Date]

Visit or service schedule:

[Number of visits per day / times / overnight details]

Additional scheduling notes, if any:

[Insert details]

3. Pet Information

Pet Name: [Name]
Type / Breed: [Type / Breed]
Age: [Age]
Color / Identifying Features: [Description]

Additional pet information, if any:

[Insert details for additional pets]

4. Care Instructions

The Pet Sitter shall care for the pet according to the following instructions:

Feeding instructions: [Details]
Water instructions: [Details]
Exercise or walk instructions: [Details]
Medication instructions: [Details]
Behavior notes: [Details]
Other care instructions: [Details]

5. Home Access and Property Rules

The Pet Owner agrees to provide access to the home or care location as follows:

☐ key
☐ lockbox
☐ code
☐ other: [Describe]

Home access instructions:

[Insert details]

Property rules or restrictions:

[Alarm instructions / no guest rules / off-limit areas / other]

6. Emergency Contact and Veterinary Information

Emergency Contact Name: [Full Name]
Phone Number: [Phone Number]
Relationship: [Relationship]

Veterinarian Name: [Clinic or Vet Name]
Phone Number: [Phone Number]
Address: [Address]

Preferred emergency clinic, if different:

[Clinic Name and Contact Information]

7. Emergency Care Authorization

If the Pet Sitter reasonably believes emergency veterinary care is needed and the Pet Owner cannot be reached in time, the Pet Owner authorizes the Pet Sitter to seek appropriate veterinary treatment for the pet.

The Pet Owner remains responsible for veterinary costs, treatment costs, and related expenses unless otherwise agreed in writing.

8. Fees and Payment

The Pet Owner shall pay the Pet Sitter as follows:

☐ per visit fee of [$Amount]
☐ daily fee of [$Amount]
☐ overnight fee of [$Amount]
☐ flat booking fee of [$Amount]
☐ other: [Describe]

Payment is due:

☐ in advance
☐ on completion of services
☐ within [Number] days after invoice
☐ other: [Describe]

9. Additional Charges

The following additional charges may apply, if applicable:

[holiday rate]
[extra pet fee]
[last-minute booking fee]
[medication fee]
[extended visit fee]
[other charge]

Additional charge terms:

[Insert details]

10. Cancellations

If the Pet Owner cancels the booking, notice should be given at least [Number] hours or days in advance.

Cancellation terms shall be as follows:

☐ no fee if timely notice is given
☐ partial fee of [$Amount or %] for late cancellation
☐ full fee for same-day cancellation
☐ other: [Describe]

If the Pet Sitter must cancel, the Pet Sitter will notify the Pet Owner as soon as reasonably possible and any refund, credit, or rescheduling will be handled as follows:

[Insert terms]

11. Pet Sitter Responsibilities

The Pet Sitter agrees to use reasonable care while providing pet sitting services and to follow the Pet Owner’s written instructions to the extent reasonably possible.

The Pet Sitter shall promptly inform the Pet Owner of:

[illness or injury concerns]
[missed visit or delay]
[home safety issue]
[other important issue]

12. Liability and Limits

The Pet Owner acknowledges that the Pet Sitter is relying on the accuracy of the information provided about the pet’s health, behavior, and care needs.

The Pet Sitter is not responsible for issues caused by inaccurate care information, undisclosed aggression, pre-existing medical conditions, or events outside the Pet Sitter’s reasonable control, except to the extent required by law.

13. Term and Termination

This Agreement begins on [Start Date] and continues until the services are completed, unless ended earlier under this Agreement.

Either party may terminate this Agreement:

☐ on written notice
☐ immediately for safety concerns
☐ immediately for material breach
☐ under the following additional terms: [Describe]

If this Agreement ends early, payment for services already performed and approved costs already incurred shall remain due unless otherwise agreed in writing.

14. Governing Law

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

15. Entire Agreement

This Agreement contains the full understanding between the parties regarding the pet sitting services described above and replaces prior discussions on the same subject unless otherwise stated in writing.

16. Signatures

Pet Owner Signature: __________________________
Name: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]

Pet Sitter Signature: __________________________
Name: [Full Name / Business Name]
Date: [Date]