LIABILITY WAIVER & SERVICE AGREEMENT

This form should be filled out one per household with each dog’s information. Please do not leave any fields blank.

OWNER INFORMATION

Owner's Name

BY SIGNING BELOW

Please acknowledge the following policies below by typing your full name in each box. If you have questions regarding these policies please contact BOSTON PAWS directly.

LIABILITY

I understand and agree that not every potential risk is listed above but, nonetheless, I agree that the benefits associated with exercising and socializing my dog outweighs the possible risks, therefore, I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to hold harmless and indemnify Boston Paws and its agents, successors, and heirs from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or rights of action which are related to, arise out of, or are in any way connected with my dog’s participation in activities with Boston Paws, including those allegedly attributable to the negligent acts or omissions of Boston Paws or its' staff.

VETERINARY RECORDS

I must furnish my dog’s complete veterinary records to Boston Paws. These records must include proof of the following vaccinations/treatment for; rabies, parvovirus, distemper, bordatella, heartworm, fleas, and ticks. I further attest that my dog(s) is free of parasites and other illnesses that can be transmitted from dog-dog. Due to the high risk of transmitting such parasites/viruses, I agree to immediately notify Boston Paws should my dog(s) become infected.

AGREEMENT TO PAY

Boston Paws accepts cash, check, or credit cards. I agree to pay the service rates in effect for my dog’s participation in activities at or with Boston Paws. I further agree to pay for any additional services requested such as drop off, and/or pick up service, vet visit, grooming visit, plant watering, or cat visit. A valid credit card must be on file at all times. Charges not paid in full within 15 days of service will be charged to the client’s credit card on file. No additional services will be available until previous services are paid in full.

PHOTOGRAPHS & STATEMENTS

I authorize use of my dog’s visual image(s) and any statements to be used on website, posters, newsletters, and any other materials designated by Boston Paws and its' employees.

VALID DATES

These agreements, waivers, and authorizations listed above shall remain valid and in effect for as long as and whenever my dog(s) participates in activities at or with Boston Paws.

ACKNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTAND

By signing this document, I acknowledge that if my dog(s) is hurt or my property damaged during my dog’s participation in activities at or with Boston Paws, I may be found, by a court of law, to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against Boston Paws or anyone acting on their behalf on a basis of any claim from which I have released them herein. I have had sufficient opportunity to read and fully understand this entire document and I agree to be legally bound by its' terms.

FEES AND COSTS

Should Boston Paws, or anyone acting on its' behalf, including independent contractors, be required for any reason to incur attorney fees and costs to enforce or defend this agreement, I agree to indemnify and reimburse Boston Paws for such fees and costs. Furthermore, I agree and understand that any disputes arising out of this agreement will be decided pursuant to the laws of the State of Massachusetts and shall take place in Suffolk county.

AUTHORIZATION OF MEDICAL CARE

If my dog is injured or becomes ill while participating in activities at or with Boston Paws, they will make every reasonable effort to contact me, pursuant to the contact information I have provided Boston Paws. However, if Boston Paws is unable to reach me, I consent to Boston Paws seeking appropriate veterinary care and I accept responsibility for any and all expenses associated. Boston Paws will not pay for any portion of the veterinary expenses associated with seeking medical care for my dog(s) if so necessary.

VICIOUS TENDENCIES

I affirm that I am not aware of any vicious tendencies by my dog(s).

EVALUATION OF DOG PRIOR TO SERVICE

Every new dog must be evaluated by Boston Paws prior to any service. Evaluation is to assess the dog’s temperament and interactions with other dogs and Boston Paws staff.

ALLERGIES, MEDICATIONS, SPECIAL DIETS

I agree that I will disclose to Boston Paws any and all allergies that my dog(s) may have and I further agree to disclose to Boston Paws any medications that my dog(s) is currently taking or any special dietary needs my dog(s) may have.

RIGHT TO DECLINE

I understand that Boston Paws reserves the right to decline or terminate services with Boston Paws to any dog(s) at any time for any reason.

DAMAGE

I accept all responsibility of expenses related to damage by my dog(s) including but not limited to property damage, equipment, or personnel.

I have read and reviewed this liability waiver and service agreement to Boston Paws. By clicking the below submit button, I certify that all information I have provided on this form to be truthful and accurate to the best of my knowledge.