PET SITTING SERVICE AGREEMENT

Replace everything in [brackets] with your details. Delete any clause
that does not fit your business.

NOTE: This template is for general information only. It is not legal
advice. Laws differ by state and city. Have a local attorney review it
before you use it with clients.


1. PARTIES

This agreement is between [YOUR BUSINESS NAME] ("Sitter") and the client
named below ("Client"), and covers pet care at the Client’s home.

Client name: ___________________________________________________________
Client address: ________________________________________________________
Client phone: __________________________________________________________
Client email: __________________________________________________________
Pet names and species: _________________________________________________


2. SERVICES

Sitter will provide the services listed here: [drop-in visits / dog
walks / overnight stays / other].

Each visit includes feeding, fresh water, potty breaks or litter care,
play or walking as agreed, and any medication listed on the Client’s
intake form.

Sitter will send a short update after each visit: [photo / text / report
card].

Service dates: _________________________________________________________
Visit length: __________________________________________________________
Visits per day: ________________________________________________________


3. FEES AND PAYMENT

Client agrees to pay the rates below. Rates for holidays, extra pets and
visits outside normal hours are listed on Sitter’s rate sheet.

Payment is due [at booking / on the day of the visit / within X days of
invoice] by [card / bank transfer / other].

Late payments may be charged [X%] after [X] days.

Rate per visit: ________________________________________________________
Additional pet fee: ____________________________________________________
Holiday fee: ___________________________________________________________
Deposit (if any): ______________________________________________________


4. CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES

Client will give at least [X hours] notice to cancel or change a visit.

Cancellations with less notice may be charged [X% of the visit fee].

Sitter may cancel for illness, severe weather or safety concerns and
will tell Client as soon as possible and help find another sitter where
possible.


5. HOME ACCESS AND KEYS

Client will provide keys, codes or other access and tell Sitter about
alarms, locks and any home hazards.

Sitter will keep keys secure and will not copy them or share them. Keys
will be returned or destroyed when service ends, as Client chooses.

Client will tell Sitter about any other people who may be at the home
during service.

Access method: _________________________________________________________
Alarm code and instructions: ___________________________________________
Where supplies are kept: _______________________________________________


6. PET HEALTH, BEHAVIOR AND EMERGENCIES

Client confirms their pets are up to date on vaccines required by law
and by their veterinarian, and has told Sitter about any bites,
aggression, escape habits, fears and medical conditions.

If a pet is sick or hurt, Sitter will try to reach Client and the
emergency contact first.

If neither can be reached, Client authorizes Sitter to take the pet to
the veterinarian named on the intake form, or to the nearest emergency
clinic, and agrees to pay for the care.

Veterinarian name and phone: ___________________________________________
Emergency clinic: ______________________________________________________
Maximum spend without calling first: ___________________________________


7. RISK, LIABILITY AND INSURANCE

Sitter will use reasonable care. Pets can be unpredictable, and Client
understands that accidents, illness and escapes can happen even with
good care.

Client is responsible for damage or injury caused by their pets, to the
extent the law allows.

Sitter carries [liability insurance / bonding] with [PROVIDER]. [Edit or
delete to match your coverage.]


8. PHOTOS AND PRIVACY

Sitter may take photos and video of pets to send updates to Client.

Sitter may share photos on [social media / website] only if Client
checks yes below. Sitter will not share home addresses, door codes or
Client personal details.

Photo sharing allowed (yes / no): ______________________________________


9. ENDING SERVICE

Either party may end this agreement with [X days] written notice. Client
will pay for visits already completed or reserved inside the
cancellation window.


10. AGREEMENT

Both parties have read and agree to this agreement. It is governed by
the laws of [YOUR STATE].

Client signature: ______________________________________________________
Date: __________________________________________________________________
Sitter signature: ______________________________________________________
Date: __________________________________________________________________


Free template from Porchlight (porchlight.pet), pet sitting software by Hive Asset Group, LLC.