VETERINARY CHECKLIST – A printout, letter or email form your veterinarian is required showing your pet’s medical records for the past year.  This document must show dates of the following:

• Current Bordetella Vaccination (Kennel Cough)
• Current DHLPP Vaccination – Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza
• Flea/Tick Prevention (Type and Date)

This Agreement is entered between Just Poochy and the Pet Owner (“Owner”) identified below and is regarding the boarding that will be provided by Just Poochy for a dog(s) (“Pet(s)”) belonging to Owner.

  1.  DISCLOSURE: In entering into this Agreement, the Owner represents that he/she is the legal Owner(s) of the Pet. Owner certifies that the information offered in the attached Pet Profile & Pet Information, upon which Just Poochy relies, is true and accurate. Owner represents to Just Poochy that the Pet has not been exposed to rabies or distemper within a thirty-day period prior to boarding and that the Pet is current on all vaccinations, including rabies. Owner further represents that the Pet has been vaccinated for Bordetella (also known as “kennel cough”) within six months prior to boarding and understands that the vaccination may not prevent exposure to a virus or infection. Owner agrees to provide current vaccination certificates for the above. Owner represents that the pet is up to date on flea and tick medications. Pets entering with fleas or ticks will be treated at owners’ expense.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK: Just Poochy provides a supervised, free range indoor and outdoor area for dogs to run and play throughout the day. During the time that the Pet is within the control and care of Just Poochy the staff will exercise their best efforts, it is always possible that the Pet may be injured or become ill. Just Poochy staff is trained to intervene as quickly and safely as possible. Despite prompt efforts by staff, a dog may suffer an injury from an altercation with another dog or an injury may occur by accident as dogs are playing together. If injury to the Pet results from an altercation or interaction between several dogs, each Owner is responsible for all expenses related to their Pet, regardless of which Pet was at fault. Owner agrees not to hold Just Poochy, its staff, or any other client(s) liable for any injuries which Pet suffers because of an altercation with another dog. Owner acknowledges that no amount of vaccination requirement, sanitation efforts of the facility, or the care provided to the Pet can prevent pets from contracting an airborne virus or communicable disease. On occasion, dogs may have difficulty adjusting to being away from home and may, as a result, develop lethargy and a loss of appetite. Just Poochy staff will make every effort to recognize these symptoms as quickly as possible and address them. However, Owner is aware that employees of Just Poochy are not veterinarians and do not have the backgrounds in animal medicine and are not expected to diagnose illness in their Pet while at Just Poochy. Owner understands the risks of illness, disease or harm from injury and hereby releases Just Poochy, its employees, members or other agent(s), from all losses, damages, costs and expenses arising out of or in connection with any communicable disease, airborne virus or any other medical condition of injury contracted by Owners Pet at Just Poochy. In the event of undesirable pet behaviors, which include, but are not limited to the following: signs of aggression, separation anxiety, excessive barking, or destructive behaviors, etc., Owner agrees that Just Poochy may contain Pet in suite. If this action does not solve the problem, Just Poochy staff will notify Owner by telephone or e-mail and Owner agrees to promptly remove the pet from Just Poochy premises. If the owner is unavailable, Owner agrees to designate a representative to promptly remove Pet. Prepaid boarding fees for unused days will be refunded to Owner. “Undesirable behaviors'' shall be defined solely by Just Poochy staff. 

DAMAGE, LOSS and INJURY: Owner understands and agrees to be solely responsible for any and all acts of behavior for its Pet during the term and time of this Agreement and waives and agrees to release Just Poochy from any liability with respect to its Pet of any kind, character, or nature whatsoever, arising out of or from boarding Pet, or any and all damages which may accrue form any other cause including loss by fire, theft, running away, death, injury to persons, animals or property, or death or injury to any other animal caused by the within named Pet during the term of this Agreement. Just Poochy will not be responsible for damage or loss to personal property. Personal items may be left at the owner’s risk.

MEDICAL ATTENTION: IF Pet shows signs of illness or is injured, Just Poochy staff will attempt to immediately contact Owner or Owner’s designated Emergency Contact. In the event that the Owner or Emergency Contact cannot be reached, Owner hereby authorizes Just Poochy to make all health care decisions for the Pet. Based upon circumstances, Just Poochy may decide to immediately take the Pet to a veterinarian for treatment. Owner grants permission to any clinic or third party to discuss the medical condition of the Pet and any information regarding care and treatment of the Pet.   In the event of a life-threatening situation, and Just Poochy cannot communicate with Owner, Owner direct that Just Poochy shall choose just one of the following: (a) Engage in all possible measures to the PET or (b)Defer to the Veterinarian’s recommendation

ASSUMPTION OF MEDICAL LIABILITY AND PAYMENT: If Just Poochy takes the Pet for medical treatment, the Owner will be at all times solely responsible for the cost of any medical treatment which the Pet may require as a result of any such illness or injury. Furthermore, if a Pet is transported to or from by Just Poochy staff, Owner holds Just Poochy and its employees harmless in the event of injury or accident during transportation. Owner agrees to the use of his/her credit card to pay for the cost of all such medical treatment, in addition to any related costs which Just Poochy incurs.  

ABANDONMENT: Owner agrees and acknowledges that Just Poochy, in accordance with applicable law, has a possessory lien upon the Pet until such time that all applicable charges per this Agreement have been paid by the Owner. Owner (or an authorized representative of Owner) understands and agrees that if Pet is not picked up from Just Poochy within fourteen (14) calendar days after the scheduled date of departure without full payment of charges to that date, the Pet shall be deemed to be abandoned. 

PAYMENT: Owner agrees to pay the applicable service rates in effect on the date Pet checks into Just Poochy and to pay for any additional services requested by Owner. Payment for all accommodations and services will be paid for at time of check-in. All additional services will be paid upon check -out.   Guests are charged for their date of arrival, regardless of what time they check-in. Check-out time is 11 a.m. Guests who depart after 11 a.m. will be charged the appropriate Day Care fees for the day.   Reservations during the week(s) of Easter, Spring Break, Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year holidays must be confirmed no later than two weeks prior to check-in. The full charge for the Pet’s stay will be due at that time. No refunds on reservations will be offered after the two- week confirmation is received.   If guests check out early, Just Poochy requires a seventy-two (72) hour notice to avoid being charged for reserved days. If Owner does not provide a seventy-two (72) hour notice of early check-out, Owner will not be refunded or given credit for unused days.   Any outstanding balances not paid within thirty (30) calendar days are subject to re-billing fees of 18% APR (.015/month, minimum $25.00 fee per month)

INDEMNIFICATION: Owner agrees to fully release and indemnify Just Poochy and its owners and employees, for any and all damages that occur, and claims that may arise, as a result of acts committed by Pet while the Pet is at Just Poochy.

ARBITRATION: This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties and all terms and conditions will be in effect for this and all future boardings at Just Poochy. All terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, relatives, officers and shareholders of the parties. No changes to this contract will be accepted. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the Agreement, or the breach thereof, or as the result of any claim or controversy involving the alleged negligence by any party to the Agreement, shall be settled in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator shall, as part of his award to the prevailing party of the cost of arbitration, reasonable attorney’s fees of the prevailing party.