ClauseryFree pet sitting agreement template (Word)
A pet sitting agreement between an owner and a sitter: each pet with its care notes, the dates, overnight stays or daily visits, fees and an optional deposit, keys and home access, medication, an emergency vet authorisation with a spending limit, and cancellation.
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What is in the pet sitting agreement
- Each pet, with type and care notes
- Optional medication instructions
- Dates, address, overnight stays or daily visits
- Fees, total and optional deposit
- Keys, access and home security
- Emergency contacts and vet authorisation with a spending limit
- Late cancellation and responsibility
Read the full template
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PET SITTING AGREEMENT
This Pet Sitting Agreement is made on [Agreement date] between [Owner name] (the "Owner") and [Sitter name] (the "Sitter").
1. The pets
Repeated for each pet
- [Pet name], [Pet type]: [Pet care notes]
Medication: [Medication instructions]
2. Dates and services
The Sitter will care for the pets from [Start date] to [End date] at [Care address]. The Sitter will stay overnight at the Owner's home.The Sitter will visit [Daily visits count] times a day, for about [Visit length] each visit. Care includes feeding, fresh water, walks or exercise, litter or cage cleaning, and [Extra services].
3. Fees
The fee is [Fee amount] [Charged per], for a total of [Total fee]. A deposit of [Deposit amount] is due on booking and is deducted from the total. The balance is due [Balance due terms].
4. Keys and home
The Owner gives the Sitter [Access details]. The Sitter will keep the home locked and secure, use it only to care for the pets, and return all keys at the end of the booking.
5. Emergencies
If a pet is ill or injured, the Sitter will contact the Owner at [Owner phone] and, if the Owner cannot be reached, the emergency contact [Emergency contact name] at [Emergency contact phone]. The Owner authorizes the Sitter to take a pet to [Vet name] or the nearest emergency vet and approve treatment up to [Vet spending limit amount]; the Owner pays all vet costs.
6. Cancellation and responsibility
If the Owner cancels less than [Cancellation days] days before the start date, [Late cancellation terms]. The Owner confirms that the pets are vaccinated as required and have no known history of aggression except as noted above. The Sitter is not responsible for illness, injury or behaviour that is not caused by the Sitter's negligence. This agreement is governed by the laws of [Governing law].
Owner: ____________________________ Date: ______________
Sitter: ____________________________ Date: ______________
The questions you answer
Clausery turns the template into a short questionnaire. Optional parts only appear when they apply.
| Question | Type | Asked when |
|---|---|---|
| Agreement date | Date | Always |
| Owner name | Short text | Always |
| Sitter name | Short text | Always |
| Pets For each item: Pet name, Pet type, Pet care notes | Repeating group | Always |
| Has medication | Yes / no | Always |
| Medication instructions | Long text | If “Has medication” is yes |
| Start date | Date | Always |
| End date | Date | Always |
| Care address | Long text | Always |
| Is overnight | Yes / no | Always |
| Daily visits count | Number | If “Is overnight” is no |
| Visit length | Short text | If “Is overnight” is no |
| Extra services | Short text | Always |
| Fee amount | Money | Always |
| Charged per | Short text | Always |
| Total fee | Money | Always |
| Has deposit | Yes / no | Always |
| Deposit amount | Money | If “Has deposit” is yes |
| Balance due terms | Long text | Always |
| Access details | Long text | Always |
| Owner phone | Phone | Always |
| Emergency contact name | Short text | Always |
| Emergency contact phone | Phone | Always |
| Vet name | Short text | Always |
| Vet spending limit amount | Money | Always |
| Cancellation days | Number | Always |
| Late cancellation terms | Long text | Always |
| Governing law | Short text | Always |
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Questions
What should a pet sitting contract include?
The pets and their needs, the dates and type of care, the fee and deposit, how the sitter gets into the home, emergency contacts, what the sitter may spend on a vet, and cancellation terms.
Why include a vet authorisation?
So the sitter can get a sick or injured pet treated quickly if the owner cannot be reached, up to an amount the owner has agreed.
Do pet sitters need insurance?
Many carry pet care liability insurance, and some clients ask for it. It is worth mentioning in the agreement if you have it.
Is it really free?
Yes. The download is free, and filling it in with the Clausery app is free too, with unlimited documents. Library templates never count towards a plan limit, and no account or card is needed.
Is my information uploaded anywhere?
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Is this legal advice?
No. These are general samples. Laws differ between countries and states, so have the wording reviewed for your situation before you rely on it.
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This template is a general sample and not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction; have it reviewed before use.