Golden Acres
Boarding Terms Agreement
1. Services. We agree to provide the specific services (“services”) to your Pet for each visit as indicated on the Pet service sheet that will be filled out for each of your Pet’s visits. We will exercise reasonable judgment in all circumstances as we provide the services.
2. Payment for services. You agree to pay us for the services we provide to your Pet during each visit at the rates set forth in the Services and Rates Sheets. (collectively the charges). Charges begin on the day you leave your Pet. Check out time is by 1:00 p.m. on the Departure Date and additional charges will be due for late check out , after 3:00P.M add extra ½ day rate, as provided in the Boarding Order.
3. Reservations. Reservations will be accepted but not guaranteed without being billed to you.
4. Cancellations. If you need to cancel your reservation, please do so at least (2) days prior to your arrival date to avoid the one night room rate cancellation fee.
5. Your Agent. If we cannot reach you, you authorize us to contact the individual designated as your Agent. You agree that your Agent shall have your full and complete authority to make all decisions, including the expenditure of funds, for or on behalf of you and your Pet.
6. Emergencies. In the event of an emergency evacuation of our facility, every effort will be made to contact your or your Agent. You authorize us to make temporary alternative arrangements to house and care for your Pet until such time you or your Agent can retrieve the Pet.
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7. Check-in and Check-out. Our office is open for check-In and Check-Out as provided in the Services and Rates Sheets. We may ask you for identification as we want to be sure we only release your Pet to you your Agent or such other individual(s) designated by you in writing as authorized to pick up your Pet.
8. Pet Health and Behavior. We are prepared to care for older Pets and to administer routine medications for chronic conditions, but we are not equipped to care for acutely sick Pets or aggressive or biting Pets.
· No Pet can stay with us unless we have current confirmation from a licensed veterinarian that all of the Pets required immunizations are current and the Pet is healthy as set forth in the Services and Rates Brochure.
· If your Pet is found to have fleas or ticks, you authorize their removal at your additional expense.
· We reserve the right to refuse to accept a Pet if at Check-In it appears to us that such Pet is sick or that its behavior could jeopardize the health or safety of other Pets or our staff.
· If your Pet becomes sick or injured and requires professional attention, or if your Pet passes away during its stay, we will attempt to notify you or your Agent at the telephone numbers you provide on the next page. If we cannot reach you or your Agent, Golden Acres at its sole discretion, may engage the services of a veterinarian and/or administer medicine or give other requisite attention to your Pet, and the expense thereof shall be paid by you.
9. Pets not picked up on Departure Date. In the event that you or your Agent do not pick up your Pet
on the agreed upon Departure Date, you hereby authorize us to continue to provide the daily services set forth in this Agreement.
· Notwithstanding the foregoing, if such Pet becomes abandoned as defined by local or state regulations, we will follow the Abandoned Pet Procedure.
10. Abandoned Pet Procedure.
· All services for such Pet, other than Basic Services (as defined in the Services and rates Brochure) and any necessary medical treatment, will be terminated.
· We will send a certified letter (return receipt requested) to the address that you have provided (on the next page), the second day following the date following the scheduled Check-out date for your Pet advising you that if you Pet is not picked up within ten (10) days of the Check-out date your Pet will be deemed to be abandoned, that we must deliver the Pet to Animal control or, where permitted by law, a third party adoption partner and shall have no further responsibility for the Pet.
· You shall remain liable to us for all unpaid charges including the court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred in the collection of the Charges.
11. Your Representations to us. You represent to us that you are the owner of the Pet and that you are fully authorized to enter into this Agreement. All of the information about you and your Pet in this Agreement is true, accurate and complete.
· To the best of your knowledge, your Pet has not been exposed to rabies, distemper or any contagious illness within 30 days prior to beginning its stay with us.
· To the best of your knowledge, your Pet has no illness or behavior problem (including aggressive or biting behavior) that has not been disclosed to us.
· You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless, from and against all loss, damage or expense, including attorney’s fees, resulting from misrepresentations by you or your representatives or resulting from your Pet’s stay including, without limitation, any person claiming to be the owner of your Pet and any person claiming damage or injury by your Pet.
· You agree to replace at our cost, any items destroyed by your animal while at our facility other than normal wear and tear, it will be invoiced to you at check out.
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12. Miscellaneous Provisions. This written Agreement constitutes our entire and only agreement and there are no oral agreements or understandings except as provided for herein.
· This Agreement can only be changed in writing signed by you or your Agent and by us.
· This Agreement shall bind us and our assigns and you and your heirs and assigns
· The law that applies to the Agreement is the law of the state and municipality where your Pet is to stay. If there are disputes that result in litigation, the courts of the State of Minnesota, where your Pet is staying shall have jurisdiction.
13. Contact with other Pets. While your Pet is staying with us, he or she may come into contact with other Pets depending on the
services you purchase.
· You acknowledge and agree that in the unlikely event your Pet is injured by another Pet, you will not hold us responsible for the injury.
· If your Pet injures another Pet, you will be solely responsible for any injury.
· Communicable diseases: all pets coming into our facility are fully vaccinated. However, it is still possible for a pet to become ill, even if vaccinated. This is not due to any circumstance or condition at our facility and you agree that you will not hold us liable in the event your Pet becomes ill during or after its stay. (Initials) ______
14. Personal items. Do not bring items with your Pet that are valuable or irreplaceable. Golden Acres is not responsible for loss or damage to any personal item or toy left with your Pet.
You have read this entire Agreement, you have had the opportunity to discuss it with us to your satisfaction, and you agree to its terms.
Pet Owner Signature
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**Agent that has the authorization to sign for you in the event you are not available. Be sure to notify that person that you have named them as your representative in case of emergency.
Golden Acres Mgr. Bud Garland