Animal Services Forms

Sell a dog or a puppy with this template Bill of Sale and Sales Contract form.

• The Bill of Sale portion sets out the price, details of the dog's breeding and registration (if applicable), and overall state of health.
• The Sales Contract covers payment, transfer of ownership of the dog / puppy, and representation and warranties of the seller and buyer.
• The Contract includes some provisions specifically intended for breeders, but which can be deleted for sellers who are not breeders and are just selling an individual dog to a new owner.

If you raise puppies for sale, you need this Bill of Sale and Sales Contract template. Download it, customize it for your unique purposes, use it over and over.

This Stable Worker Release and Waiver of Liability is a downloadable form for California stables and equestrian facilities.

• Protect your business against injury, damage or wrongful death claims by grooms, trainers or stable hands.
• Each of your employees who works with or around horses should sign this Release and Waiver before they start working for you.
• The employee specifically waives his or her rights under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code.
• This is a reusable legal template. Buy the form, download it, and re-use it for each new employee.
• This is a fully customizable template in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in the State of California.

All-in-One Package of Forms

Streamline the process of signing up clients for your dog walking business with this all-in-one Forms Package. This package is designed to simplify client onboarding and ensure that all necessary arrangements with your customers are clearly documented.

Forms Included in the Package

• Application Form: An application form must be completed for each dog. This ensures all essential information about each pet is collected before services begin.
• Dog Walking Services Contract: A comprehensive contract outlines the terms and conditions of the dog walking services, ensuring both parties understand their rights and responsibilities.
• Invoice Form: The invoice form is designed to automatically calculate totals based on the time-in and time-out entries, as well as the rates set for each service performed.

Range of Services Covered

This package accommodates a variety of service offerings, including private and group walks, pet sitting, senior and puppy visits, doggy daycare, and kenneling where applicable. The flexibility ensures the forms are suitable for different types of dog walking businesses.

Emergency and Liability Terms

• The dog walker is authorized to seek emergency medical care for the animal if necessary, with all related expenses to be covered by the client.
• Should the dog walker incur any medical treatment or expenses due to bites, attacks by the animal, or falls on the client’s property (for example, because of icy sidewalks or other hazardous conditions), the client will be responsible for these costs.
• The client waives all claims against the dog walker, except in cases of negligence or willful misconduct.

General Use and Flexibility

These are generic forms that can be used in any location. Whether you are operating your dog walking business full-time or as a side gig, this package helps you put all customer arrangements in writing, offering both professionalism and protection for your business.

Overview

Professional pet sitters must always be prepared to handle any situation that may arise. To ensure the safety and well-being of the pets in your care, it is important to have clients complete an Emergency Veterinary Care Authorization & Release form for each pet they leave with you.

Authorization to Obtain Veterinary Care

This form grants the pet sitter permission to contact the veterinarian specified by the client if the pet requires medical attention. In circumstances where the client's veterinarian is not available, the pet sitter is also authorized to seek alternate veterinary care as needed.

Veterinarian Authorization

The client's veterinarian is permitted to diagnose and treat the animal as necessary. There is an optional clause included in the form that allows the client to set a maximum limit on the cost of any such treatment.

Client Responsibilities

By completing this form, the client acknowledges that they bear sole responsibility for all costs and expenses related to their pet's veterinary care. Additionally, the client certifies that their pet is current on all required vaccinations.

Release of Liability

The client also agrees to release the pet sitter from any liability related to the care and treatment of their pet.

Template Availability

This Emergency Veterinary Care Authorization & Release form is available as a downloadable and reusable template in Microsoft Word format and can be used in any location.

Adopt out horses from a horse shelter and rescue organization with this downloadable Equine Adoption Agreement template.

• The adopter agrees not to sell or transfer ownership or possession of the animal at any time. If the adopter cannot continue to provide care and shelter for the horse, ownership and custody will revert back to the shelter.
• The adopter must provide proper feed, shelter, pasture, farrier and veterinary care for the horse in order to maintain its good health and safety.
• The shelter has the right to inspect any facility where the horse is being stabled, and has the right to take possession of the horse if it determines that there is abuse or neglect of the animal.
• The adopter must keep the horse up to date on all vaccinations, veterinary and farrier care.
• The adopter agrees not to breed the horse under any circumstances.
• If the adopter must voluntarily surrender the horse back to the shelter, the adopter must give the shelter proper advance notice and is responsible for paying for all transportation costs for the horse's return.
• The Agreement includes a sample Equine Adoption Policy.
• This Equine Adoption Agreement is provided as a downloadable and fully customizable MS Word template.

Equine rescue shelters can use this template Adoption Application Form to foster or adopt out rescue horses.

• The applicant must indicate whether he/she has previously owned a horse, and provide information about his/her level of experience with handling horses.
• The applicant must also provide complete information about the stable or boarding facility at which the animal will be kept.
• If the horse is to be ridden, information about all riders must be provided, including age, height, weight and level of experience.
• If the applicant currently owns other horses, their medical information must be provided.
• Personal references from a vet, farrier, trainer, riding instructor or other competent person must be submitted.
• The form also includes an Acknowledgement by Applicant form, a release of the applicant's personal information, and a table of estimated monthly costs associated with horse care.
• Available in MS Word format and totally customizable.

Equine rescue associations can use this ready-made template to develop an adoption policy for their rescued horses.

• application approval process for adoption of a horse,
• adoptive standards of care (medical care, pasturing, food and water, shelter),
• restrictions on breeding,
• recommendations for evaluation of the horse by the adopter's veterinarian and a trainer (if the horse will be used for riding),
• farrier requirements,
• euthanasia policy.

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Prepare a contract to stable and board a horse on an ongoing basis with this easy template Horse Boarding Agreement for U.S. stables.

• The horse owner agrees to pay a monthly boarding fee, plus additional fees for shoeing and worming as necessary.
• The owner is also responsible for any necessary veterinary, farrier, training and other charges incurred by the stable.
• The boarding fee includes feed and hay, and pasture access.
• The owner must provide proof of vaccinations and up-to-date medical records, including negative Coggins Test and certificates of VEE, WEE, sleeping sickness, West Nile and tetanus.
• The owner authorizes the stable to obtain veterinary and/or blacksmith care if it becomes necessary, at the owner's expense.
• The horse must be halter broken. The stable reserves the right to obtain training, if necessary, at the owner's expense.
• The owner is solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining adequate equine insurance.
• The parties agree to submit any disputes to the Equine Dispute Resolution Service.
• The owner agrees to indemnify and hold the stable harmless against any and all claims and causes of action.
• The template includes a schedule of Stable Rules and Safety Regulations.
• Available in MS Word format and fully customizable.
• Intended to be used only within the United States.

Protecting Your Business and Employees

If you offer horseback riding lessons or activities to the public, it is essential to safeguard your business and your employees against potential legal claims that may arise from these activities. One effective way to do this is by requiring all clients to sign a Release Form prior to participating in any lessons or riding sessions.

Client Signature Requirements

Every student and rider must sign the Release Form before they can participate in lessons or horseback riding activities. If a client is unwilling to sign the form, they should not be permitted on or near the horses under any circumstances. For riders who are minors, the Release Form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk

By signing the Release Form, the rider acknowledges and accepts the risks inherent in horseback riding and agrees to take responsibility for those risks.

Release of Liability

The rider agrees to release the stable owner, horse owner, and all related parties from any liability. This includes waiving any claims the rider might have for property loss or damage, injury, or death to the rider or any animals owned by the rider.

Obtaining the Release Form

To obtain a copy of the Horseback Riding Release Form, simply add it to your shopping cart, proceed through the secure checkout process, and the form will automatically download once your transaction is complete.

Jurisdiction and Use

This Release Form is suitable for use throughout the United States.

Stable hands and horse trainers face certain dangers in working with horses that can lead to injury or death. Educate your workers and have them sign this Stable Worker Release and Waiver of Liability form.

• Each of the trainers, grooms, and stable hands who will be working with or in close proximity to horses on your property should sign a Release form prior to starting work.
• The employee acknowledges and understands the inherent risks of working with horses, and voluntarily assumes all risks involved.
• If the employee breaches the terms of the Release by starting a lawsuit, he or she will be liable for all of the stable's legal costs incurred.
• The Release and Indemnity is intended to be as broad and all-inclusive as possible under North Carolina law.
• This is a reusable legal template for the State of North Carolina.

Buy and download the Stable Worker Release and Waiver of Liability form for your employees.