Joint Pet Ownership Agreement

Joint Pet Ownership Agreement

_____________________________ (hereafter "Pet Owner 1") and _______________________ (hereafter "Pet Owner 2") hereby agree to the following:

While both parties are residing together (either continuing their lease at {address} or finding a new residence together), they shall care for their pet(s) together, sharing expenses and responsibilities.

Pet Owner 1 is the sole and rightful owner of the following pets and shall have final say on medical and daily care decisions: {Names, Ages, Breeds}. Should the parties cease to cohabitate, these pets will be under the sole custody of Pet Owner 1, with the exception of visitation rights, outlined in a separate agreement.

Pet Owner 2 is the sole and rightful owner of the following pets and shall have final say on medical and daily care decisions: {Names, Ages, Breeds}. Should the parties cease to cohabitate, these pets will be under the sole custody of Pet Owner 2, with the exception of visitation rights, outlined in a separate agreement.

Both parties agree to provide all pets with the vet-recommended amount and type of food, water, exercise and waste clean-up on a day-to-day basis.

In the event of a medical emergency, both parties trust the other to make an informed decision regarding treatment and care.

Both parties shall make an effort to create a safe, clean space for the pet(s) and to treat the pet(s) with affection and respect.

Both parties agree to indemnify and hold each other harmless in the event that the pet(s) are lost, stolen, run away, or are injured or killed, except in cases of willful neglect or abuse.

In witness to their agreement to the terms of this contract, the parties affix their signatures below:

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(Pet Owner 1 signature and date)

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(Pet Owner 2 signature and date)

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