Grooming Contract
All grooming clients must sign a grooming contract for each pet groomed,
on an annual basis. A special contract, at the end of this one, is
used for pets that we find to be severely matted.
Green Acres Kennel Shop Grooming Contract
This is a contract between GREEN ACRES KENNEL SHOP and the pet owner
whose signature appears below (hereinafter called “Owner”).
1. OWNER agrees to pay for all grooming services requested, and all
veterinary costs for the pet while in the care of GREEN ACRES.
2. OWNER agrees that the pet shall not leave GREEN ACRES until all charges
are paid to GREEN ACRES by OWNER. If the pet is not called for on the day
groomed, it will be boarded at our normal rate. If pet is not called for
within 10 days of the stated pickup date, the pet will be sold for bills
due or placed with a humane society or rescue group. Owner shall be liable
for any unpaid charges.
3. While GREEN ACRES will exercise all necessary precautions during the
grooming process, OWNER is aware that if pet is matted, it may be necessary
to shave or dematt pet and that these procedures may have unpleasant consequences
such as clipper burn, brush burn, or nicks and cuts. GREEN ACRES will use
all precautions during these procedures but will not be held responsible
for the aforementioned side effects.
4. OWNER is aware that if pet is found to have fleas that GREEN ACRES will
treat pet as they deem necessary. Due to the nature of the pesticides used,
there may be side effects which GREEN ACRES cannot be held responsible
for. OWNER is also aware that any such treatments are not guaranteed 100%
effective.
5. If pet becomes ill or if the state of the pet’s health requires
professional attention, GREEN ACRES, in its sole discretion, may engage
the services of a veterinarian or administer medicine, or a special diet,
or give other requisite attention to the pet and the expenses thereof shall
be paid by the OWNER.
6. All pets are groomed by GREEN ACRES without liability on our part for
loss or damage, from disease, death, running away, theft, fire, injury
to persons, or other animals or property by said pet, fence climbing, or
other unavoidable causes, due diligence and normal care and caution having
been exercised.
7. It is expressly agreed by OWNER and GREEN ACRES that GREEN ACRES liability
shall in no event exceed the lesser of the current chattel value of a pet
of the same species or the sum of $200.00 per animal boarded. The OWNER
further agrees to be solely responsible for any and all acts or behavior
of said pet while it is in the care of GREEN ACRES.
8. By signing this Contract and leaving your pet with GREEN ACRES, OWNER
certifies to the accuracy of all information provided about pet, that pet
is current on all vaccines required by GREEN ACRES, that pet has not been
exposed to rabies or distemper within a 30 day period prior to boarding,
and that OWNER is the legal owner of said pet, free and clear of all liens
and encumbrances and assumes financial liability for all payments called
for in this agreement.
9. This Contract contains the entire agreement between the parties. All
terms and conditions of this Contract shall be binding on the heirs, administrators,
personal representatives and assigns of the OWNER and GREEN ACRES.
10. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract,
or the breach thereof, or as the result of any claim or controversy involving
the alleged negligence by any party to this contract, shall be settled
by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration
Association, and judgment upon the award rendered by an arbitrator may
be entered in any Court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitrator shall,
as part of his award, determine an award to the prevailing party of the
costs of such arbitration and reasonable attorney’s fees of the prevailing
party.
11. This Contract applies to this grooming appointment at GREEN ACRES and
all subsequent grooming appointments for a period of one year.
I have read this agreement on this date, ___/___/___, understand its terms
and signed it freely.
Signature of Owner or Owner’s Agent: ______________________________________
Signature of Green Acres Representative: ___________________________________
GREEN ACRES KENNEL SHOP SHAVE DOWN CONTRACT
This is a contract between GREEN ACRES KENNEL SHOP and the pet owner
or agent whose signature appears below (hereinafter called “Owner”).
1. OWNER agrees that this contract is a supplement to the previously signed
grooming contract.
2. OWNER understands that Green Acres does NOT recommend shave downs except
when medically necessary or when the pet is so severely matted that in
our professional opinion the matts cannot be combed or brushed out without
causing the pet unnecessary discomfort and distress.
3. OWNER is aware that the shave down process makes use of electric clippers
that may leave the pet’s coat no longer than a 1/16”, and authorizes
us to “shave down” the pet.
4. OWNER is aware that after shaved down, the pet may require sunscreen
in order to prevent sunburn.
5. OWNER is aware that these procedures may have unpleasant consequences
such as clipper burn, brush burn, or nicks and cuts. GREEN ACRES will use
all precautions during these procedures but will not be held responsible
for the aforementioned side effects.
6. This Contract applies to this specific grooming appointment at GREEN
ACRES.
I have read this agreement on this date, ___/___/___, understand its terms
and signed it freely.
Signature of Owner or Owner’s Agent: ______________________________________
Signature of Green Acres Representative: ___________________________________ |
