Boarding Contract

The following contract is standard for the kennel industry. Please know that we take our job of caring for your pet(s) seriously and always put their safety first. As caregivers, we treat the pets in respite care as if they were our own and do our very best to care for them. Animals will be boarded in available foster homes for this program.

This Contract is between Licking County Pet Respite, a program at the Licking County Humane Society, its employees and agents, including its respite care providers, and the pet owner/representative whose name(s) appears below (hereinafter called the “Owner”). The term “pet” refers to all pets boarding with the same ownership.

Name of OWNER(S):______

Address______City______Zip______

Phone:______Email:______

Emergency Contact: ______Phone______

Pet’s Name______Age______Sex______Altered__

Breed______Color______Medical Conditions______

Name and Phone of Veterinarian______

Please read carefully and initial each item.

_____1. Owner specifically represents that he/she is the owner of the boarded pet, or hasbeen authorized by the Owner of the pet to enter into this Contract as the Owner’sagent.

_____2. Owner understands that Licking County Pet Respite, a program at the Licking County Humane Society, and its agents is not a veterinarian or registered veterinarytechnician. The Licking County Pet Respite Program does not board any pets with medical conditions other than thosestable with oral medication.

_____3. Owner understands that very old pets may be sensitive to a change in environment andeven though personal attention & care is given to all pets, this change in environment may be just enough to encourage an early passing.

_____4. The Licking County Pet Respite program and its agents shall exercise due and reasonable care for each pet while boarding. Under this reasonable care, Owner releases the Licking County Pet Respite Program, The Licking County Humane Society and its employees and agents from, and waives all claims and liability against Licking County Pet Respite Program, Licking County Humane Society and its agents for, or attributable to, injury or illness of pet. Owner agrees that Owner shall be solely responsible for any and all acts and behavior of said pet while it is in the care of the Licking County Pet Respite Program.

_____5. Owner represents that pet is healthy and has not been exposed to any known communicable disease within the thirty-day period immediately prior to boarding. Owner agrees to disclose to Licking County Pet Respite Programprior to check in all known medical conditions and/or behavior problems, which may affect pet’s care.

_____6. Owner understands that the pet must be spayed/neutered and vaccinated against disease and agrees to allow Licking County Pet Respite Program and the Licking County Humane Society to have such services provided if spaying/neutering has not already been performed and/or if vaccines are not complete or current. Owner understands there is a risk with any vaccine and/or surgery and releases the Licking County Pet Respite Program and the Licking County Humane Society from any liability in the case of complications or death of pet arising from such services.

_____7. Owner acknowledges that Owner’s pet will be in an environment with other pets during boarding, and understands that any pet may harbor and spread a communicable disease. Owner releases the Licking County Pet Respite Program, the Licking County Humane Society and its employees and agents from, and waives all claims and liability against the Licking County Pet Respite Program, the Licking County Humane Society and its agents for, all losses, damages, costs and expenses arising out of or in connection with any communicable disease contracted by Owner’s pet during boarding.

_____8. Owner understands that if pet is not picked up within 14 calendar days after the day pet is scheduled for pick up, pet shall be deemed abandoned. The Licking County Pet Respite Program then has the right to place pet with a new owner, rescue or animal shelter.

The scheduled pick up date is______.

_____9. Owner represents to the Licking County Pet Respite Program and The Licking County Humane Society the following (as applicable):

a. Pet is housebroken and does not urinate or defecate indoors except in a litter box.

b. Pet has no history of dangerous,vicious, or nuisance behavior.

_____10. Owner understands that the Licking County Pet Respite Program and its agents will do all it can to ensure that owner’s pet will have a safe and enjoyable boarding experience. Owner releases the Licking County Pet Respite Program and the Licking County Humane Society and its employees and agents, and willhold the Licking County Pet Respite Program, The Licking County Humane Society and its employees and agents harmless from any liability or loss attributable to death, injury,illness, or loss of pet or from any liability or loss from any acts or condition of pet,including without limitation, damage to property, persons, or animals. In no event shallliability of the Licking County Pet Respite Program, the Licking County Humane Society and its agents, even for negligence, gross or otherwise, exceed $300, andOwner will hold the Licking County Pet Respite Program, the Licking County Humane Society and its agents harmless from any liability or loss in excess of thisamount. Owner warrants and represents that he/she has liability insurance sufficient to cover the indemnification he/she is providing herein and has given a copy of the “Declarations” page of such policy to The Licking County Pet Respite Program.

_____11. Owner understands that they are not surrendering ownership of the animal during the respite period. This means that the owner maintains financial responsibility for the pet while it is in respite. In the event of an illness or emergency, the owner will be contacted to make medical decisions and financial arrangements, as needed.

By signing below, Owner states that he or she has read and agrees to all of the terms listed in this boarding contract.

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(Owner’s Printed Name)

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(Owner’s Signature) (date)

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(Licking County Pet Respite Representative) (date)

The Licking County Pet Respite, a Program at the Licking County Humane Society

825 Thornwood Drive, Heath, Oh 43056

Phone 1-740-323-2100