Waiver and Liability Agreement
I(hereinafter referred to as “Owner”,
the legal guardian of
(hereinafter referred to
as “dog(s)”), hereby agree to the following terms and conditions of my
dog(s) participation in the activities at
K9 Friends Inc. (hereinafter referred to as ‘K9 Friends’):
1. By enrolling the above-named and described dog(s), I represent that I am the
legal owner of the named dog(s) and I assume all risks, dangers and
responsibility for injuries to the named dog(s). Owner understands and agrees
that Owner is solely responsible for any harm to Owner’s dog(s) while Owner’s
dog(s) is/are attending K9 Friends.
2. Rendering services (doggy daycare, boarding, grooming and training) to
extremely old, chronically ill or otherwise debilitated pets requires extra care,
which our caring and trained staff is happy to provide. However, special-needs
pets, puppies and senior pets naturally have a higher risk of injury, stress-related
illness, or exacerbation of any pre-existing condition. As such, by boarding your
special-needs pet, puppy or senior pet with us, you are waiving any claim for
injury or illness experienced by your pet while in our care, and that is not directly
caused by the negligence or lack of care on the part of our staff.
3. Owner agrees to pay an extra fee of ten dollars ($10.00) per day for
administering any and all prescribed medication and five dollars ($5.00) per day
for feeding Owner’s dog whilst in the charge of K9 Friends during daycare,
boarding and training service.
4. Owner understands and agrees that during normal dog play, Owner’s dog may
sustain injuries. All dog play is monitored by K9 Friends to avoid injury, but
scratches, punctures, torn ligaments, and other injuries may occur despite the
best supervision. Owner agrees that K9 friends may seek veterinary care for my
dog(s) if such care is deemed reasonably necessary for the welfare of my dog(s).
K9 Friends agrees that it will make a reasonable effort to contact the Primary and
Secondary contacts or Emergency contact(s) prior to seeking veterinarian
treatment.
5. All dogs must pass a “2 day doggy daycare trial”, where a general behaviour
assessment is done by a professional dog behaviourist and trainer; prior to
gaining membership and receiving daycare and/or overnight stay services. This
trial is the equivalent of 2 days of the Owner’s dogs’ doggy daycare fee. This trial
is mandatory and non-refundable and needs to be settled prior to the arrival of
the dog for its assessment. Owner may also be called at ANY GIVEN TIME during
the “2 day doggy daycare trial” to come to collect their dog; should the dog prove
difficult to handle and/or a danger to itself, K9 Friends staff, K9 Friends dog
clientele and human clientele, on site. K9 Friends’ owner and staff reserve the
right to refuse services at ANY GIVEN TIME, to any and all parties whose dogs
have been determined to not be fit for the environment.
6. No dog may be admitted to doggy daycare that shows signs of any type of
aggression. Owner further understands and agrees that in admitting Owner’s
dog(s) to K9 Friends, Owner is representing to K9 Friends that Owners’ dog(s)
is/are in good physical health and mentally sound; and have not harmed, shown
aggression, or exhibited any threatening behaviour towards any person, child, cat
or other dog. Any dog demonstrating aggression or other behaviour deemed
unacceptable by K9 Friends staff will be quarantined and required to leave K9
Friends immediately. Owner will still be responsible for and agrees to paying
daycare any medical bills and/or other daycare/boarding fees in full that are
related to dog, whilst dog is on premises and in the care of K9 Friends
7. Owner agrees to pick up their dog within the assigned check-in and check-out
windows for all K9 Friends services. A late fee of $20.00 will be charged to Owner
for any pick-up after 6 pm. Owner must be in contact with K9 Friends staff via call
or text to advise if they are later than their prearranged check-out window.
Owner agrees to pay the late fee immediately upon arrival, in cash or via e
transfer before the dog is handed over to Owner.
8. Owner agrees to provide K9 Friends with at least 48 hours notice to cancel
doggy daycare, overnight stay, and/or training services to avoid being charged
for the session. Grooming cancellation requires 24 hours notice to avoid being
charged for the session. Exceptions may be made in cases of a dog’s medical
issue, with proof provided in the form of a veterinary bill or receipt
9. Owner further understands and agrees that neither K9 Friends nor any of its
employees, staff or volunteers, will be liable for any illness, injury, death, and /or
escape of Owner’s Dog(s) provided that reasonable care and precautions are
followed, and Owner hereby releases all of them of any liability of any kind
whatsoever arising from or as a result of Owner’s dog(s) attending or
participating at K9 Friends.
10. Owner further understands and agrees that any behavioural or physical
health problems that develop with the Owner’s dog(s) while at K9 Friends will be
handled and treated as deemed best by the employees, staff and volunteers of
K9 Friends, in their sole discretion, and Owner expressly agrees to assume full
financial responsibility for any and all expenses arising or relating thereto. This
includes aggressive or destructive behaviour.
11. Owner further understands and agrees that Owner’s dog(s) are healthy and
will at all times while attending K9 Friends have current vaccinations. We will
require documentation of up-to-date vaccination records of dog(s) annually.
Owner is not enrolling any dog in K9 Friends that has any condition that could
potentially jeopardize the health of other dogs or people and has not had any
potentially communicable condition within 30 days prior to enrollment. Owner
further understands that even if Owner(s) dog is vaccinated for Bordatella
(Kennel Cough) there is a chance that the Owner(s) dog can still contract Kennel
Cough. I agree that I will NOT hold K9 Friends responsible if Owner’s dog(s)
contracts Kennel Cough.
12. Owner agrees and understands that they must administer regular flea and
tick prevention to help ensure their dog remains pest-free while at K9 Friends.
Owner also understands that if a dog is found to have fleas or ticks, the owner
will be notified for immediate pick-up. For boarding dogs, the emergency
contact will be notified for prompt pick-up.
13. Owner further understands and agrees that Owner’s dog(s) is required to be
spayed/neutered (after the age of 12 months) to enroll at K9 Friends. Owner
understands after the age of 6 months up to 12 months that K9 Friends reserves
the right to ask Owner to spay/neuter earlier depending on dog
personality/temperament. If Owner refuses, Owner understands K9 Friends
reserves the right to refuse any and all services.
14. Owner further understands and agrees that it is the Owner(s) responsibility to
leave an adequate supply of food and medications for Owner(s) dog during the
entire time Owner’s dog(s) is cared for by K9 Friends. Should the
food/medication supply need replacement, I authorize K9 Friends to purchase
replacement and Owner will reimburse K9 Friends for the cost plus a $25.00
replacement fee (per occurrence) plus the actual food and medication costs.
15. Owner further understands and agrees that Owner’s dog(s) will have access to
a fenced outside area. Owner agrees to assume full liability if Owner’s dog(s)
escapes.
16. Owner further understands and agrees that if dog(s) is/are not picked up by
the end of the K9 Friends’ business day, then Owner hereby expressly authorizes
K9 Friends to take whatever action is deemed necessary for the continuing care
of Owner’s dog(s) and Owner agrees and promises to pay to K9 Friends all costs
of continuing such care upon demand by K9 Friends. Further, Owner
understands that if Owner does not pick up their dog(s) as scheduled, K9 Friends
shall be authorized to charge the owner the current late fees required. If K9
Friends staff cannot get in touch with Owner on day of pick-up, Owner agrees to
pay boarding rate for every extra day Owner’s dog is still on-site.
17. Owner understands that pre-paid training packages are non-refundable and
expire 6 months from the date of purchase. All training fees, whether individual
or packages that are coded to clients, must be paid in full prior to services
rendered. Boarding fees are due in full prior to the arrival of each dog’s stay. Fees
incurred by the end of the dog’s stay (i.e. late charges, medication, food, etc.)
must be paid in full before dog(s) is/are given to Owner. For regular dog daycare,
invoices are sent out at the beginning of each week. These fees are due and
payable at the end of the dog’s last weekly daycare session. Payment may be
made by cash or e-transfer to k9friendsdoggydaycare@gmail.com
18. K9 Friends reserves the right to refuse admittance to any dog or to dismiss
any dog that does not meet the health, temperament or other K9 Friends
standards. The determination shall be made at the sole discretion of K9 Friends’
owners and staff
19. Owner agrees that K9 Friends is not responsible for lost, stolen, or broken
items that accompany their dog during its stay
20. Owner understands that their dog(s) must be licensed by their home city. K9
friends will not be responsible for city bylaw infraction tickets and/or fines during
walks and/or visits from city bylaw officers. Any fines incurred will be charged to
owners upon pickup of dog(s).
21. Owner understands that in order to maintain control and exhibit leadership in
a large group of dogs, kenneled and unkenneled, certain humane training and
disciplinary methods, along with positive reinforcement and rewards; may be
used as K9 friends owners and staff see fit, given the circumstances.
22. PHOTO AND VIDEO RELEASE: Owner agrees to allow K9 friends to use
Owners dog’s(s) name(s), image(s) and/or likeness in any form, for use at any
time; in any media, marketing, advertising, illustration, trade or promotional
materials without compensation; and Owner releases to K9 friends all rights that
Owner may possess or claim to such images, likeness or recordings.
23. Communication and correspondence with dog owners, unless it is an
emergency; will be limited to K9 Friends business hours during weekdays. Call
back hours are between the timings of 8 am and 4 pm, Monday to Friday. K9
friends staff reserve the right to respond to texts, emails, social media messages,
voicemails and phone calls when it is convenient and the care giving routines for
the dogs are complete. Owners understand it may take up to 72 hours to receive
a response (unless it is an emergency) as the care of our dogs is of the utmost
importance and K9 Friends staff members’ first priority and responsibility
24. Owner agrees to keep all K9 Friends documents (including but not limited to
K9 Friends cyber information package, services and rates, liability waiver and
doggy guest form) and K9 Friends correspondence private and confidential
25. Owner agrees to give K9 Friends ten days to take immediate action and
resolve any formal complaints or conflict with solutions and action; before taking
to social media with a negative review on any online platform. If after ten days of
expressing a formal complaint, Owner has not witnessed K9 Friends act or take
the aforementioned steps, Owner may leave a negative review online if they
wish. K9 Friends is committed to ensuring the utmost clientele experience, for
both dogs and Owners alike and is grateful for the given opportunity to do so
26. Owner further understands and expressly agrees that each and every of the
foregoing provisions contained in Paragraphs 1 – 26 above shall be in force and
effect and shall apply to each and every occasion on which Owner boards or
deposits Owner’s dog(s) with K9 Friends for daycare, extended boarding,
grooming and/or training; as the case may be. This Agreement shall remain in full
force and effect as between the parties until and unless otherwise cancelled or
superseded by a writing signed by both parties.
Owner hereby certifies that Owner has read and understands this Waiver and Release of Liability and the regulations set forth above. By signing this agreement, Owner agrees to be bound by its terms and conditions. (please check box and sign below)
Owner Name
Owner Signature
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