Medical Treatment

I hereby give my permission to Nancy Wallen and/or a member of the Fireplug Inn (FPI) staff to act as my agent in case of an emergency or in the case of any apparent medical or health issue regarding my dog(s).

In the event of any medical or emergency care issue which may arise while my dog(s) is (are) in the care of FPI, I direct the staff of FPI to transport my dog(s) to one of the following depending on FPI’s assessment of the situation: 1) our own personal veterinarian, 2) the nearest veterinarian clinic, or 3) an animal emergency care facility.

I agree to reimburse FPI for any charges it incurs in obtaining veterinary care, treatment, and/or medications or injections for my dog(s) while in FPI’s care.

Vaccinations

FPI requires current Rabies, Distemper-combination, and Bordetella preceding daycare, hotel, or grooming. FPI will either verify vaccinations with my veterinarian verbally or I can bring in written proof.

I NEED TO TALK TO MY VET ABOUT HOW OFTEN TO GIVE BORDETELLA.

• If my vet uses a 6-month vaccine, it must be updated every six months.
• If my vet uses an annual vaccine, the conversation with my vet needs to focus on what’s best for my dog, taking into consideration how often my dog comes to FPI and how susceptible my dog is to getting kennel cough.

Release from Liability and Idemnity

I have toured FPI’s facility and am in agreement with its “open play” environment, outside exercise, and all of its policies and procedures. I agree to leave my dog(s) for daycare, boarding, or grooming at my own risk. I will not hold FPI, or anyone employed at FPI, responsible should an accident, illness, allergic reaction, loss, or death of my dog(s) occur while in FPI’s care.

I agree that if my dog(s) is not picked up within seven (7) days following the expected check-out date, and the staff has not been notified of a new check-out date, FPI has the right to consider the dog(s) abandoned. FPI will deliver the dog(s) to the nearest animal shelter or look for a new home.

I exonerate, indemnify, and hold harmless FPI from and against any and all liability, loss, cost, expense, damage, claims, or demands on account of injury (including death) to my dog(s) or loss, misplacement, or damage to mine or my dog’s property, arising out of or resulting in any form or occurring in connection with FPI’s performance of services on my dog(s), except if it arises out of FPI’s gross negligence or willful wrong.

Spay/Neuter

I understand that FPI requires dogs who are over 6 months of age to be spayed/neutered.

Fleas and Ticks

ALL DOGS NEED TO BE ON FLEA PREVENTATIVE. I understand that FPI makes every reasonable attempt to guard against flea/tick infestation. I will not hold FPI responsible, however, if my dog(s) come away from the facility with fleas or ticks. I also agree that if my dog(s) is (are) admitted with fleas or ticks, my dog(s) will be bathed and treated at my expense.

Miscellaneous Items

I agree that FPI is not responsible for lost or misplaced personal items.

I understand FPI’s hours of business and will adhere to those hours of operation.

I agree to FPI’s rates for services rendered and agree to pay billed charges upon completion of services.

I understand that FPI allows dogs to socialize and play both indoors and outdoors and that FPI will make reasonable efforts to keep my dog(s) as clean as possible. However, I understand that my dog(s) may get dirty, and that I have the option of requesting and paying for salon services for my dog(s) if I choose.

I understand that FPI reserves the right not to continue serving guests who are aggressive, unmanageable, too loud, or otherwise not suited to the FPI environment.

I understand that FPI will not release my dog(s) to any person other than those in my family. If someone else is to pick up, I will give FPI that person’s name and phone number.