Pet Sitting Agreement Template
A pet sitting agreement protects both the owner and the sitter when a pet is cared for at the owner’s home — it sets clear expectations on feeding, medication, and emergencies, and who’s responsible if something goes wrong. Download the ready-to-fill template below, or read the field checklist and the mistakes that most often cause disputes first.
Download the Pet Sitting Agreement
A complete, ready-to-fill PDF — 14 clauses, blanks for every detail, and a signature block for both parties. Free, no email, no account. Read it and adapt it before you use it; the cover page explains what it can and cannot do for you.
Need the other party to sign it too? Send it for signature with a full audit trail and a tamper-evident seal on the finished file — they never need an account. See pricing.
This is a template, not legal advice
This document is a general-purpose template provided for information only. It is not legal advice, it does not create a lawyer–client relationship, and nobody has reviewed it against your situation.
Laws differ by country, state and province, and they change. A clause that is standard in one place can be unenforceable — or illegal — in another. Terms that are ordinary between two businesses can be void in a consumer or employment context.
Read every clause before you use it, fill in every blank, and delete anything that does not apply. For anything high-value, unusual, or that you could not afford to lose a dispute over, have a qualified lawyer in your jurisdiction review it before it is signed.
What a pet sitting agreement needs
Owner & sitter names
Full legal names and contact details for the pet owner and the person or business providing the pet sitting services.
Pet details (name, breed, medical needs)
Name, species, breed, age, and any medical conditions, allergies, or behavioral notes the sitter needs to know before taking over care.
Visit dates & times
Exact start and end dates, plus drop-off and pick-up times. State what happens if the owner is delayed in returning.
Feeding / medication instructions
Food type and amount, feeding schedule, and precise dosage and timing for any medication — this is the single most disputed detail if something goes wrong.
Emergency vet contact & authorization
The pet’s regular vet, a backup clinic, and written authorization for the sitter to approve emergency treatment (and up to what cost) if the owner can’t be reached.
Fees & payment
The rate (per day, per visit, or flat), when it’s due, accepted payment methods, and any deposit or cancellation policy.
Liability clause
Who’s responsible if the pet is injured, escapes, or causes damage or injury to others — and any limits on the sitter’s liability for circumstances outside their control.
Signatures & date
Both the owner and the sitter sign and date the agreement. Until this happens, nothing in it is binding.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving medication instructions verbal instead of written — dosage and timing mistakes are the most common source of disputes.
- No emergency authorization, which can leave a sitter unable to get a pet urgent care while the owner is unreachable.
- Vague liability language that doesn’t say who pays if the pet is hurt, escapes, or damages property.
- No clear policy for late pick-ups or early cancellations, leaving both sides guessing on extra charges.
- Skipping a proper signature step — a text message or verbal agreement is weak evidence of what was actually agreed if a dispute comes up later.
Turn this into a signed document
Fill in the template above — in your browser, or in any PDF editor — then send it to the owner or the sitter for signature. Both parties sign online, the recipient never needs an account, and the finished file comes back sealed with an audit certificate.
Only you need to sign your own copy? Use the free self-sign tool instead — no account needed.
Free plan: sign and send 5 documents a month, no card required. Unlimited documents and recipients start at $19/month.