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Boarding Agrement and Waiver

Owner Information

Pet Information

For the health and satfey of everyone, vaccines must be current. Shot recoreds are required.

Daily Care

If you choose to leave personal belongings with your pet please bring them in a bag or container with pets name.

Heath & Vet Care

The owner confirms the pet is in good health and current on all vaccinations.

Parasites: If fleas, ticks,mites, or any other contagious parasites are found, Cook Farms may take the pet to a licensed veterinarian for treatment at the owner's expense. The owner will be notified immediately.

Emergency Care: Cook Farms is authorized to seek veterinary treatment if deemed necessary. The owner is responsible for all costs and notified immediately.

Liability: Cook Farms is not liable for illness or injury, complications or death provided reasonable care and precautions are taken while the pet is under their care.

Liability and Waiver

The owner understands and agrees that Cook Farms will exercise reasonable care and precaution in the handling and care of all pets; however, no guarantees are made regarding the pet’s health, behavior, or safety.

The owner acknowledges that boarding and interaction with other animals involve inherent risks, including but not limited to illness, injury, parasites, stress, escape, or death, even when reasonable care is exercised.

Loss or Damage Beyond Control: Cook farms shall not be held liable or responsible for any loss, injury, illness, or death of the pet resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Acts of God: Natural disasters, floods, or extreme weather conditions.

• Fire: Damage or loss resulting from accidental fire or smoke.

• Theft: Criminal acts or theft, provided that Cook Farms has maintained reasonable security measures.

Cook Farms does house intact dogs. While proper care will be given Cook farms will not be held responsible for accidental pregnancy. 

In accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, the owner knowingly and voluntarily assumes all risks associated with boarding their pet.

The owner hereby releases, waives, and discharges Cook Farms, its owners, agents, and employees, including Darlene and Rick Cook, from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action for injury, illness, loss, damage, or death of the pet, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.

The owner further agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Cook Farms and its owners from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or related to:

• The pet’s behavior or actions (including bites or injuries to other animals or people)

• Any damage caused by the pet

• Any claims brought by third parties related to the pet’s stay

This provision is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted under North Carolina law.

Dog Behaviour and Agression

The owner certifies that their pet has not shown aggressive or dangerous behavior toward people or other animals, unless fully disclosed in writing prior to boarding.

The owner agrees to be fully responsible for any injury, damage, or harm caused by their pet to other animals, people, property, or staff while in the care of Cook Farms.

The owner understands that if their pet displays aggressive, dangerous, or disruptive behavior, Cook Farms reserves the right to:

• Isolate the pet for the safety of others

• Refuse handling or group interaction

• Require early pickup of the pet

Any additional care, handling, damage, or costs resulting from such behavior, including medical or veterinary expenses, will be the sole responsibility of the owner.

Other Policies

Payment: Due at  Drop-off.

Late fees apply after: 2 hrs unless other wise discussed

Abandonment: Pets not picked up within _2_ days of the scheduled date may be turned over to animal control/rescue.

Agreement

By signing below, the owner agrees to the terms and conditions of this boarding agreement. The owner further acknowledges that this agreement includes a release of liability and waiver of legal rights.

THE OWNER UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THEY ARE VOLUNTARILY GIVING UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE COOK FARMS OR DARLENE AND RICK COOK FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE PET’S STAY, EXCEPT IN CASES OF GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT.