A professionally drafted liability waiver for pet boarding & daycare businesses — ready to use as-is or convert to a digital waiver with QR-code signing. No paper, no clipboards, no lost forms.
Pet boarding and daycare facilities take on a profound responsibility — caring for animals that owners entrust to them like family members. The group environment, extended stays, and unpredictability of animal behavior all create liability exposure that requires careful documentation. A well-drafted boarding waiver covers everything from vaccination requirements to emergency veterinary authorization, and ensures owners have given informed consent before their pet enters your care.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER — PET BOARDING & DAYCARE
I, the undersigned participant (or parent/legal guardian signing on behalf of a minor), voluntarily agree to participate in activities offered by [Your Business Name] ("the Company") and fully understand the nature of such activities.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
I acknowledge that participation in pet boarding & daycare activities involves inherent risks of injury or harm, including but not limited to: animal fights, escape, illness transmission, injury during play, stress-related behavior changes, pre-existing condition aggravation. I understand that these risks exist even when activities are conducted with the highest standard of care and supervision.
I understand that group play environments carry risk of injury from interaction with other animals. I confirm my pet is spayed/neutered (or will be separated), current on vaccinations, and free of contagious illness.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
In consideration of being permitted to participate in activities, I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue [Your Business Name], its owners, operators, directors, employees, agents, volunteers, and successors (collectively "Released Parties") from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, injury, or death that may be sustained by me while participating in such activities, or while on the premises of the Company, WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES.
INDEMNIFICATION
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any loss, liability, damage, or costs, including attorney's fees, that they may incur arising from my participation in activities or resulting from my breach of this agreement.
MEDICAL TREATMENT AUTHORIZATION
In the event of injury or medical emergency, I authorize the Released Parties to obtain emergency medical treatment on my behalf and agree to assume all costs associated with such treatment.
SEVERABILITY
I expressly agree that this waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the state in which activities are conducted. If any provision of this waiver is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BY SIGNING THIS WAIVER, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:
(a) I have read this entire document carefully
(b) I understand its terms and the rights I am giving up
(c) I am signing this waiver voluntarily, of my own free will
(d) I am 18 years of age or older, or a parent/legal guardian signing on behalf of a minor
(e) I intend this document to be legally binding upon myself, my heirs, assigns, and legal representatives
Participant Name: _________________________ Date: _____________
Signature: _________________________
Parent/Guardian Name (if minor): _________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature (if minor): _________________________
This template is provided for informational purposes. We recommend having a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction review and customize this waiver before use.
Pet boarding facilities use WaiverBox to onboard every new client digitally — vaccination records, emergency contacts, and liability waiver all in one place. Customers sign in 30 seconds via QR code or link — no paper, no clipboards.
The pet boarding & daycare waiver template addresses the specific risks and legal requirements of your industry.
animal fights • escape • illness transmission • injury during play • stress-related behavior changes • pre-existing condition aggravation
Assumption of risk • Release of liability • Indemnification • Emergency medical authorization • Participant acknowledgment
I understand that group play environments carry risk of injury from interaction with other animals. I confirm my pet is spayed/neutered (or will be separated), current on vaccinations, and free of contagious illness.
Designed to be broad and enforceable under US law. Participants acknowledge they have read, understood, and voluntarily signed.
Paper waivers get lost, damaged, and are nearly impossible to search. Digital waivers solve all of that — and provide stronger legal documentation.
Customers scan a QR code and sign on their own device in under 30 seconds. No clipboards, no pens, no waiting.
Find any waiver in seconds by name, date, or email. No filing cabinets, no boxes of paper. Your records are always accessible.
Every digital signature includes a UTC timestamp and IP address — stronger legal documentation than a scanned paper form.
Common questions about pet boarding & daycare liability waivers, digital signing, and legal requirements.
Boarding and daycare involve extended supervised care in group environments — which introduces risks that single-session grooming doesn't face. Illness transmission between animals, fights during group play, escape incidents, and stress-related behavior changes during overnight stays all require specific coverage in your boarding waiver.
At minimum, your boarding waiver should confirm current rabies, Bordetella (kennel cough), and DHPP vaccinations for dogs, and FVRCP and rabies for cats. The waiver documents the owner's representation that these are current — protecting you if a pet becomes ill and the owner claims it was due to conditions at your facility.
Emergency boarding situations often happen quickly, with limited time for paperwork. WaiverBox lets you send a waiver link via text message to the pet owner, which they can complete remotely in minutes while you accept the animal. Having a signed waiver on file before the pet enters is important even in urgent situations.
Your waiver should include specific language about group play risks and the owner's acknowledgment that animal interactions cannot be fully controlled. It should also document whether the owner authorizes their pet to participate in group play or prefers individual/separated activities.
Yes — this is one of the most important clauses in a boarding waiver. Include authorization to seek emergency veterinary care and specify whether you will attempt to reach the owner first, what spending limit they authorize, and their veterinarian's contact information.
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