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Four Paws Pantry – Legal Considerations LC
For the purposes of this document, the terms Client, Owner, Pet Owner, and Customer
are synonymous with the person contracting services for one or more domestic animals.
A signed Service Request must be provided to your sitter before service is provided for any period.
Deposit in full is due at time of reservation. Reservations are not held until payment in full is received
by Four Paws Pantry or special arrangements are agreed upon by both parties in writing.
Reservations for not yet cleared PayPal payments will be honored.
There will be a $35 service charge for each returned check.
Unpaid service may be cancelled without notice, including prior to or during the service period.
Cancellation Charge Schedule effective 0/01/2008 (% applies to entire service period total):
o 0 - 48 hours prior to any service, and/or Holidays: Payment in full is charged (no refunds)
o 2 - 7 days prior to service: 20% of service total is due (equals an 80% refund)
o 8 days prior to service or more: No charge, refund in full.
Reservations are made to plan sitter availability to clients. Therefore, clients returning home early will be
required to pay for the reserved amount of time scheduled including travel time. Clients will not have to
pay for scheduled Special Services not preformed.
Four Paws Pantry is not responsible for wilted, dead or otherwise unhealthy plants. Four Paws Pantry
will work hard to follow your written directions as precisely as possible, but cannot be responsible if the
results are not favorable. Please place all indoor plants together on a waterproof surface in plain sight,
as your pet sitter is not responsible for water damaged areas or missed plants.
Four Paws Pantry is not responsible for damage to the home beyond the control of the Pet Sitter.
This includes, but is not limited to leaks, electrical problems, and acts of nature. In these situations,
the company will attempt to contact the customer and then the emergency contact before making a
subjective decision on dealing with the problem. All repairs and related fees (including Special Service
emergency service time and coordination fees) will be paid by the client, or fully reimbursed to
Four Paws Pantry within 7 days.
Four Paws Pantry is not responsible for any damage to property of the client or others unless such
damage is caused by the negligent act of the Pet Sitter. Four Paws Pantry agrees to remain fully
insured through PSI or a comparable entity, including optional Special Property Endorsement
(protects against theft, breakage, etc as caused by an employee) or bonding.
Four Paws Pantry accepts no responsibility for security of the premises or loss if other individuals
have access to a client’s home, or if the home is not properly secured.
At the time that service is booked, Owner will notify pet sitter of everyone who has been granted
access to the home during the service period. All other individuals that visit the home will leave a log of their visit.
Four Paws Pantry is not liable for any loss or damage in the event a burglary or other crime that should occur
while under this contract. Pet Owner agrees to secure home prior to leaving the premises. Four Paws Pantry
will re-secure the home to the best of its ability at the end of each visit. While keys are in the possession
of a Pet Sitter, they will be either on the Sitter’s physical person, or be properly stored at an undisclosed location.
Four Paws Pantry subscribes to insurance coverage through PSI for lost key lock replacements.
Pet Owner must have legal rights to place the animals in the care of Pet Sitters, Kennels, and Veterinary Clinics.
The Pet Sitter cannot service a home with “Visiting” pets or animals that do not belong to the resident of the
service site without separate sets of agreement forms, including a Legal Considerations Agreement,
accepted and signed by each rightful owner(s).
The terms of this document apply to all the pets owned by the client, including any and all new pets that the
customer obtains on or after the date this document was signed, at any and all locations the owner designates
for service.
Pet Owner is responsible for pet-proofing house and yard, and the security fences/gates/latches. Four Paws
Pantry will not be responsible for the safety of any pets and will also not be liable for the death, injury,
disappearance, or legal consequences of any pet with unsupervised access to the outdoors.
Four Paws Pantry is authorized to seek any emergency veterinarian assistance needed during visits,
at the cost of the client, from any veterinarian as chosen by the sitter. However, the company is not
responsible for the health/well being of the animal.
Pet Owner is responsible for supplying the necessary, safe equipment/supplies needed for care of their
pet(s), including but not limited to a sturdy, well-fit harness (halter, collar, etc…) for walks or in case of
emergencies, firmly affixed vaccination tags, a lead rope or leash, pooper-scoopers, litter boxes, food,
cleaning supplies, medicines, pet food, and cat litter. Pet Owner authorizes any purchases necessary for
the satisfactory performance of duties. Pet Owner agrees to be responsible for the payment of such items,
as well as service fees for obtaining items, and will reimburse Four Paws Pantry within 14 days for all
purchases made.
Pet Owner will be responsible for all medical expenses and damages resulting from an injury to a Pet Sitter,
or other persons, by the Pet. Customer agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Four Paws Pantry,
in the event of a claim by any person injured by the Pet.
It is suggested that arrangements be made with someone to evacuate your pets in case of a disaster
or weather related event/crisis/”Code Red”. Four Paws Pantry will definitely try to see to your pets safety/care
should such events occur, but cannot guarantee it.
This contract permits Four Paws Pantry to accept all future telephone, online, mail or email reservations
and provide service without additional signed legal considerations agreements.
Four Paws Pantry may use their discretion to stop and end service at any time that a pet poses a danger to the
safety or health of itself, other pets, other people, or the Pet Sitter. If concerns prevent the Pet Sitter from continuing
for a pet, the Owner authorizes the pet to be placed in a kennel, or previously arranged locale if possible.
All subsequent charges, including but not limited to transportation, kenneling, tranquilizing, treating, accessing,
and liability, are to be the responsibility of the Owner.
Four Paws Pantry agrees to provide agreed upon services in a manner that is trustworthy, caring and dependable.
In consideration of the services as an express condition thereof, the client expressly relinquishes any and all
claims against the company and its employees, except those arising from negligence. Claims of negligence
that involve a hired Independent Contractor, hired by Four Paws Pantry, will be the responsibility of the
Independent Contractor and the company they represent. All hired Independent Contractors are required
to carry liability insurance with optional coverage or bonding through a reputable company.
Client agrees to discuss any concerns with Four Paws Pantry within 24 hours of return after service.
This agreement is valid from the date signed, and replaces any prior Legal Considerations agreements.
Client agrees to any future Four Paws Pantry term changes relayed verbally to the client, mailed or emailed in
writing to the client, or posted on our website under the heading Terms .
The owner states that he/she as read this agreement in its entirety and fully understands and accepts
its terms and conditions.
Client/Owner Name:
Signature: _______________________________ Date: ____________
| These breeds may be considered upon a home visit. Although not all animals of these breeds are aggressive, however, they are large and strong dogs, and usually are great protectors. PAYMENT- Payment made to Four Paws Pantry for services are due prior to any service performed. Your check will not be deposited until the service has been completed. OWNER WILL BE CHARGED A $35.00 FEE FOR ALL RETURNED CHECKS. |
| HOLIDAYS- Christmas Holidays: December 20-30 New Year's Eve/Day: December 31 - January 4 These days are very busy for everyone. There will be an additional one-time charge of $20.00 (non-refundable) for these holiday dates. Certain Dogs and Cats I will visit at least one time prior to your departure so your pet friend(s) and I can meet. If for any reason I feel that your pet(s) would pose a threat to myself or an employee, I will decline all services. Service Not Available For Most:
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