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Free Pet Sitting Contract

Use our Pet Sitting Contract to specify how a pet should be cared for by a sitter.

Updated May 5, 2022

A Pet Care Agreement is a contract for pet sitting services between two parties – the pet owner and the pet sitter. When a pet owner needs someone to take care of his/her pet (dog or cat etc.), this agreement clearly spells out your pet’s usual routines and what is expected from the pet sitter.

Table of Contents
  • What is a Pet Sitting Contract?
  • When Do I Need a Pet Sitting Contract?
  • Common Pet Sitter Situations
  • Consequences of Not Using a Pet Sitter Contract
  • How To Write a Pet Sitter Contract

What is a Pet Sitting Contract?

A pet sitting contract is an agreement for pet sitting services between a pet owner and the pet sitter. When a pet owner needs someone to take care of their dog, cat, or other pet, this agreement spells out your pet’s everyday routines and expectations from the pet sitter. If your pet is older or has unique needs, this form can help pet sitters provide the proper medication or special care.

The form should answer these basic questions:

  • Who will be the pet sitter, and who owns the pet?
  • Where will the pet sitter take care of the pet?
  • When will the pet sitter be responsible for taking care of the pet
  • What will the pet owner pay for the pet sitter’s services?
  • How should the Pet be fed, and how often should the Pet be walked?

People also call this form by other names:

  • Contract for Pet Care
  • Dog Sitting Contract
  • Dog and Cat Boarding Form
  • Pet Boarding Contract
  • Pet Care Boarding Agreement
  • Pet Care Agreement Form
  • Pet Care Contract
  • Pet Care Service Agreement
  • Pet Sitting Contract
  • Pet Sitting Service Contract

When Do I Need a Pet Sitting Contract?

You need this document whenever you ask someone to care for your pet. Some pets may require special care and handling. Perhaps your dog dislikes the mailman? Maybe your cat gets upset if his litter box is not cleaned regularly? Does your pet get along with other animals? Perhaps your aging cat has arthritis, or your senior dog needs extra attention?

A Pet Care Agreement provides pet owners and pet sitters a chance to share the little details so your pet receives the best care possible while you are away.

Common Pet Sitter Situations

Pet owners and pet sitters use an agreement whenever a pet is taken care of as part of a paid service.

Here are some situations when the Agreement should be used:

PetPet OwnerPet Sitter
elderly dog or caton vacationrunning a business
medical conditionfamily emergencypart-time job
history of bitingin the hospitalmaking extra money
food allergiesout of town for worktrusted family, friend, or neighbor
special dietlong work hours

Consequences of Not Using a Pet Sitter Contract

Disagreements could arise if the pet sitter or pet owner only uses informal or verbal promises and something unexpected happens to the pet.

A pet sitting contract can resolve the following situations for a pet owner:

  • Lost Money

    • Personal funds used to pay the vet for unexpected medical treatment
    • Wasted funds for poor or inadequate pet sitting services
  • Lost Time

    • Need to return home early to care for your pet properly
    • Need to accompany your pet to the vet
  • Mental Anguish

    • Unnecessary pain and suffering of your pet not being taken to the vet for medical attention sooner
    • A damaged relationship with your family, friend, or pet sitter

If you are worried about your pet outliving you, name a future guardian for your pet in a Pet Protection Agreement and provide money to take care of your pet.

Who is Responsible if the Pet Accidentally Gets Sick or Bites Someone?

If the pet accidentally gets sick or bites someone when the pet sitter hasn’t been negligent or reckless, the pet owner is usually responsible. A pet sitting contract can answer difficult questions about who is legally responsible if something unexpected happens to the pet. For example, what happens if the pet accidentally passes away, gets sick, becomes injured, or is lost while the pet sitter is on duty? An indemnification clause can spell out these difficult details ahead of time.

Our free Pet Care Agreement protects the pet sitter if any of these unexpected situations arise:

  • Your pet accidentally dies, gets sick, becomes injured, or gets lost
  • Your pet bites or injures the pet sitter, another person, or another pet
  • Any costs or liabilities caused by the pet unless the pet sitter was negligent or reckless

How To Write a Pet Sitter Contract

Step 1 – Identify the Pet Owner and Pet Sitter

The pet owner is the person creating the document so that another person can take care of his or her pet. The pet sitter is the person being hired to take care of a person’s pet/s. You should include the full names of the pet owner and sitter. If there is more than one pet owner or pet sitter, you should also include their details.

Step 2 – Provide Pet Information

Please include as much relevant information about your pet as possible. This may include your pet’s name, age, breed/species, health history, medication, and any behavior to watch out for when under the care of another person.

If you would like the pet sitter to take care of multiple pets, you should add each pet’s information in the contract.

Step 3 – Write Down Service Provided

In  this section, you should fill in the services of the pet sitter and the related details:

  • Contract start and termination date
  • The services the pet sitter will provide

    • Feed the pet(s) and change water bowls
    • Walk and exercise the pet(s)
    • Play with the pet(s)
    • Clean up and dispose of any pet waste
    • Wash and tidy up bowls
    • Brush and wash pet(s)
    • Administer medication
    • Any additional services
  • Address where the pet sitting will take place 
  • Payment Details

    • Amount
    • Type
      • per hour
      • per day
      • per week
      • total
    • Due Date
      • at the completion of the care and services
      • at the end of each day
      • at the end of the week
    • Method
      • Specify whether payment will be made via cash, card, bank transfer, PayPal, et.c
    • Reimbursement
      • If the pet sitter will be reimbursed for any expenses, specify them
        • medical care and treatment
        • emergency medical care
        • services provided by a Veterinarian
        • Etc.
  • Contract termination notice period 

    • E.g. 30 days

Step 4 – Add in Emergency Information

If there is an emergency, the Pet Sitter will make all reasonable efforts to contact the Pet Owner first. If the Pet Owner cannot be contacted, the Pet Sitter should contact the emergency contact person and veterinarian provided in the agreement. Include the vet’s full name and address as part of the emergency contact information.

Step 5 – Date and Sign the Agreement

Finally, add the date of the agreement and have both the pet owner and pet sitter sign the document.

What Should Be Included in a Pet Sitter Contract

A pet sitting contract will outline the following details:

  • Time Period: how long will the pet sitter take care of the Owner’s pets
  • Payment Details: how much, when, and how the pet sitter is paid
  • Type of Care: how often the pet sitter will walk, feed, or groom the pet
  • Veterinary Release: authorization to get medical treatment for the pet
  • Indemnification: pet sitter is an independent contractor and not liable
  • Emergency: who should the pet sitter contact if the Owner is unavailable
  • Signatures: both the Owner and pet sitter should sign the agreement

The agreement can further include the following details:

  1. Location: Whether the pet will be taken care of at the owner’s home or the sitter’s home
  2. Pet Bio: Describe your pet, including any vaccines, health conditions, or behavior history
  3. Reimbursements: How or in what cases the sitter is reimbursed for any reasonable medical expenses incurred
  4. Emergencies: How or when the pet sitter should contact the pet owner or vet if there is an emergency and the pet requires medical treatment.
  5. Medical Authorization: Whether the pet sitter is authorized to get medical treatment for the pet
  6. Governing Law: Which State laws should apply if a problem arises

Pet Sitting Contract Sample

Below you can find what a standard pet sitting contract looks like:

Pet Sitting Contract Sample

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  • Pet Custody Agreement: Specify who owns and is responsible for a pet after a relationship ends
  • Pet Addendum to a Lease Agreement: By signing a written Pet Addendum, the Landlord gives permission for the Tenant to have a pet in their home.
  • Photo Licensing Agreement: A photo license agreement is a legal contract where the owner of a photo licenses the use of the image to a person or company.
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