Contract

-Paws & Plants agrees to provide pet sitting, dog walking, and other applicable pet care services in a reliable, caring, and trustworthy manner. In consideration of the services and as an express condition thereof, the client expressly waives and releases Paws & Plants from any and all claims against the company, its owner, employees, and representatives, except those arising from negligence or willful misconduct on the part of Paws & Plants.

-Client agrees to notify Paws & Plants in writing (via email to rjgpetsitting@gmail.com) of any concerns within 24 hours of completion of services.

-Client agrees to pay all charges accrued for services rendered. Client understands that payment is due at or prior to the time of the commencement of services unless explicably agreed upon supplementary payment terms.

-Client will incur a $25 charge for each day payment is past due.

-Paws & Plants shall exercise all precautions against sickness, injury, escape, loss, accidents or death of clients pet(s). Paws & Plants is not responsible for sickness, injury, escape, loss, accidents or death of clients pet(s) unless caused through negligence or willful misconduct on the part of Paws & Plants.

-Client represents and warrants that pet(s) are in compliance with the North Carolina rabies law, NCGS 130A, Article 6, Part 6. [02 NCAC 52J.0210(d)]

-Incase of sickness or injury, Paws & Plants requires veterinary release and payment on hand at client’s chosen veterinary clinic.

-Client accepts responsibility for all medical expenses and other damages resulting from an injury to the pet sitter, other persons, or other animal(s) caused by the client’s pet(s) or negligent act.

-Client agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Paws & Plants in the event of a claim by any person injured or otherwise damaged by client’s pet(s) or negligent act.

-Paws & Plants reserves the right to charge a cancellation fee of 65% of the scheduled visits for services cancelled within two (2) weeks notice prior to the scheduled service. Services cancelled within one (1) week will be charged at 100% of the scheduled service.

-Paws & Plants reserves the right to terminate this contract at any time if the pet sitter, in their sole discretion, determines that the client’s pet(s) poses a danger to the health or safety of itself, other pets, other people, or the pet sitter. If concerns prohibit the pet sitter from caring for the pet, Paws & Plants will attempt to contact the client to arrange alternative care. If the client cannot be contacted, the client authorizes Paws & Plants to place the pet in a licensed kennel with all charges and fees arising to be the responsibility of the client.

-Paws & Plants reserves the right to refuse service to any client, at any time, for any reason.

-This contract gives Paws & Plants and its representatives authorization to enter the client’s given address to perform agreed upon services.

-Client expressly gives Paws & Plants the authority to employ a locksmith on their behalf and to promptly reimburse Paws & Plants for all costs incurred in the event of a malfunction of the lock, keys or automatic door opener.

-Paws & Plants is not liable for any loss or damage in the event of a burglary or other crime that should occur while under this contact.

-Client agrees to properly secure the home prior to leaving the premises. Paws & Plants will re-secure the home to the best of its ability at the end of each visit.

-In case of an emergency, inclement weather or a natural disaster, the client authorizes Paws & Plants to use reasonable judgement for the care and well-being or client’s pet(s) and residence. Paws & Plants will make reasonable efforts to maintain service during these conditions, but reserves the right to adjust the schedule of service based on the sole discretion of the pet sitter.

-Paws & Plants is not responsible for any damages beyond the control of the pet sitter.

-Client is responsible for supplying the necessary equipment and supplies needed for the care of their pet(s) including, but not limited to, a sturdy, well-fit harness or collar and leash for walks or in case of emergencies, pet food, medications, identification tags, litter boxes, cat litter, and cleaning supplies. Client authorizes any purchase of necessary for the satisfactory performance of duties. Costs of all purchases and related service fess will be reimbursed to Paws & Plants within 48 hours.

-Client authorizes the use of pet(s) pictures on website, social media and/or marketing materials for promotional purposes.

-Client authorizes this contract to be valid approval for services to permit Paws & Plants to accept all future in person, telephone, online, mail or email reservations and provide services without additional contracts or written authorizations.

-The term of this document apply to all pets owned by the client, including all new pets that the client obtains on or after their first booked service.