Pet Sitter Agreement
FETCH! PET CARE OF FORT LAUDERDALE SERVICES AGREEMENT

This agreement made and entered into on ______________ (Date) is an agreement between HAPPY DOG PET CARE INC d/b/a FETCH! PET CARE OF FORT LAUDERDALE (“Fetch!”) and __________________________________________________ (“Client”)
Fetch! agrees to provide certain pet care services to the Client, including, but not limited to: pet sitting (long term and short term), dog walking, “drop-ins”, pet transportation, feeding and caring for pets, and related pet care services. Client desires to engage Fetch! and its contracted pet sitters and dog walkers to provide pet care services and agrees to the terms and conditions as set forth below:

Terms of Agreement

Term: This Agreement commences as of the Effective Date and shall continue until revoked in writing.
Services: Fetch! agrees to provide certain pet care services to Client as further described herein and as set forth in the Service Request. Such care includes, but not be limited to, the following: pet care, watering plants as necessary, collecting mail/paper, rotating lights and blinds, and medications as noted on Fetch!'s Service Request
Payment Terms: All payments for pet care services will be made through Fetch! Pet Care, Inc.'s website, www.fetchpetcare.com or via Fetch! Pet Care, Inc.'s customer service center.
Fetch! Employees: Pet Services will be performed only by Fetch! employees during all assignments unless prearranged with a client (i.e. in the event of Fetch! owner or employee being on vacation, illness, etc.).
Inclement Weather: We walk dogs year-round, except for rare instances of extreme, inclement weather, i.e. thunderstorms / lightning, torrential downpours, .
a) Should we be unable to reach your home due to poor weather conditions, Fetch! will contact you by email to let you know the walk has been canceled. We will then refund your payment or place a credit for the dog walk back into your account.
b) If we are able to reach your home in inclement weather, we will take your pet(s) out for a brief potty break and spend the remaining time playing indoors.
Security of Premises: Client shall be responsible for securing the home to the fullest extent possible prior to departure. Fetch! accepts no responsibility for security of the premises or loss if other individuals have access to the home during the term of this Agreement. Fetch! will use its best efforts to secure the home upon entry and departure. Fetch! will not be liable for any loss or damage in the event of a burglary or other crime that should occur while under this Agreement.
Keys: Fetch! uses a lockbox system to retrieve keys necessary to gain entry into your residence. Lockboxes are provided by Fetch! at no charge and remain the property of Fetch! If you wish to purchase a lockbox from Fetch!, the cost will be added to your first invoice.
Pet-Proofing Home: Client shall be responsible for pet-proofing the house and yard (including securing all fences, electronic fences or otherwise). It is the pet owner's sole responsibility to “pet-proof” any areas of the home and/or property to which the pet has access. The pet sitter does not assume responsibility and has no liability for any injuries the pet may sustain or property damage the pet may cause while in its own home/property. Fetch! is not responsible for any damage to the home or property beyond the control of the sitter. In the event of damage, Client authorizes Fetch! to obtain services to the property requiring immediate repair in order to avoid further damage or to be repaired promptly to keep the home or property habitable prior to Client's return, Client agrees to pay for such damage or fully reimburse Fetch! for such costs and expenses as the case may be.
Visitors/Third-Parties: For the safety and well-being of your pet(s) and the security of your property, visitors and third-parties are absolutely not permitted on the Client's premises under the terms of this agreement. Therefore, all parties agree that no other person(s), including Client's friends, family members and other third-party contractors, shall have access to Client's pet(s) and/or property during the dates of service except Fetch! and their representatives. Persons that need to be on the property, will be listed on Fetch!'s Service Request prior to Client's departure. Fetch!'s insurance company may not be liable for any claim of injury, death, damage or loss to Client's pet(s) or property if any third parties are on Client's premises during the term of Fetch!'s pet care assignment.
Injury to Client's Pet(s) by Other Animal(s): Fetch! and its contracted staff will not be responsible for any pet(s) that instigate fights with other animals or is injured by another animal while in the Fetch! care. Fetch! will use its reasonable best efforts and take all reasonably appropriate actions to ensure that Client's pet(s) are not placed in the company of aggressive or violent animals and/or will immediately remove Client's pet(s) from any animal fight.
Injury or Escape of Pet(s): Client and sitter are aware that the highest level of care shall be given to any and all pets under care of the pet sitter employed by Fetch!. Client is aware, and acknowledges, that pet(s) are instinctual in nature and not always controllable by the sitter even when the highest level of care is provided. Should the Client's pet(s) run away or be injured, Client agrees that Fetch! will not be responsible for any liability.
Injury to Pet Sitter or another person by Client's Pet(s): Client will be solely responsible for all medical expenses and damages resulting from an injury to the pet sitter or other persons by the Client's pet(s). Client agrees to pay the full cost of any and all medical expenses and damages should they arise to Fetch!'s pet sitter or the pet sitter's possessions as a result of the Client's pet(s) actions.
Insurance: Fetch!'s insurance company shall be wholly liable for all claims of injury, death, damage or loss to Client's pet(s) or property. As further consideration for the services rendered, Client agrees to waive and release Fetch! and/or their representatives from any claim for injury, loss, and/or death of Client's pet(s) and from any claim for loss and/or damage to Client's property including, but not limited to, that caused by Client's pet(s). Client agrees to be responsible for any claim for injury, loss, and/or death of a representative of Fetch! caused by Client's pet(s) and/or Client's property. Client agrees to be responsible for any damages done at home of any Fetch! representative of Client's pets at time of boarding, day or evening care performed at the home of Fetch! representative. If Client specifically requests that their dog be walked/exercised off-leash, Client agrees to reimburse Fetch! for up to $500 insurance deductible if a claim is to be submitted for injury/damage sustained while their dog was off-leash.
Unsecured pets: Fetch! will not be responsible for free-roaming or outdoor pets in the event of illness, injury, loss or death. It is strongly advised that all pet(s) have some form of permanent ID and that they remain inside the home or confined to a yard or pen for their own safety and welfare in your absence.
Unsafe Pet(s): This agreement permits Fetch! to use discretion to stop and end service at any time, in Fetch!'s sole and absolute discretion, that Client's pet(s) pose a danger to the safety and health of itself, other pets, other people or Fetch! sitters/walkers.
Pet Illness/Veterinary Care: Client authorizes Fetch! to obtain any emergency veterinary care that may be necessary during the time spent with my pet. Client accepts responsibility for any charges related to this emergency care. Client also authorizes Fetch! to utilize an alternative veterinarian in the event Client's primary veterinarian is unavailable. Every effort will be made to contact Client prior to obtaining emergency care. Client is aware and agrees to the medical costs associated with any issues relating to the pet(s) being ill or otherwise needing veterinary care, which decision to seek such care shall be determined in the sole and absolute discretion of Fetch! or its sitters. Client agrees to pay Fetch! the sum of $40.00 per hour (in addition to any incidental costs related thereto) should the sitter need to take the pet(s) to the vet. Client agrees to reimburse Fetch! for any additional fees for providing emergency care, as well as any expenses incurred for unexpected visits, transportation, housing, food, or supplies.
Licenses/Vaccinations: Client attests to the fact that all licenses and vaccinations required by the state and the city in which Client resides are current according to the law.
Social Media Waiver: Fetch! may photograph Client's pet(s) and use these photos for marketing and promotional purposes without any liability or obligation by Client.
Solicitation of Fetch! Sitters: Client agrees to contract work directly through Fetch!, and not privately with any Fetch! representative during and for a period of one year following the last date of service performed by any representative of Fetch!. Client agrees to pay a Placement & Referral Fee if client directly employs or contracts with any Fetch! employee or former employee of Fetch! for a period of Three Hundred and Sixty Five (365) days following the date which Client last used said employee for services rendered by Fetch!.
This agreement is governed by the laws of the state of Florida and any actions by the parties to enforce the terms of the agreement must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in the city of Fort Lauderdale, state of Florida. The prevailing party in any legal action brought under this agreement is entitled to recover their reasonable attorney's fees and costs from the other party.
Client has completed and signed the required Veterinary Release form, Pet Profile, and Client Profile. Any reference to pet(s) in this Agreement shall refer to those specified on the Pet Profile sheet(s).
This agreement will remain valid for current and future service, with the exceptions of any agreed changes in fees or frequency or total number of visits.
Client has read and agreed to the below Policies and Procedures which are incorporated hereto and made part of this Agreement. Client has been provided with a copy for Client's records. By signing below, and/or emailing a written agreement to the terms of HAPPY DOG PET CARE, INC d/b/a Fetch! Pet Care of Fort Lauderdale, the Client agrees that he/she has read this Agreement in its entirety and fully understands and accepts its terms and conditions.

Bill Todhunter
Owner
Fetch Pet Care of Fort Lauderdale