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Pet Custody Agreement
Pet Custody Agreement
Context:
State:
Date:
THE COMPANION ANIMAL
Name: ______________Species / Breed: __________ / __________ Sex: ______
Age / DOB: __________
PARTIES
Owner 1: ______________ — ______________ — ______________ / ______________Owner 2: ______________ — ______________ — ______________ / ______________
1. OWNERSHIP, CUSTODY & VISITATION
1.1 Owner of record / primary: ______________(Ownership is the anchor; the schedule below is the parties' agreed sharing arrangement.)
1.2 Visitation / possession schedule: ______________
1.3 Exchange location: ______________
1.4 Transportation: ______________
1.5 Relocation: ______________
1.6 Death of an owner: ______________
(A will or pet trust is the binding instrument for this — coordinate this clause with it.)
2. DECISION-MAKING
2.1 Veterinary / medical decisions: ______________(Emergency care: the owner in possession may authorize and must notify the other immediately.)
2.2 End-of-life decisions: ______________
2.3 Dispute resolution: ______________
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Food & supplies: ______________Routine veterinary care: ______________
Emergency veterinary care: ______________
Grooming: ______________
Pet insurance: ______________
Pet-related deposits: ______________
PET WELFARE PRIORITY
Both parties agree that all decisions regarding [pet name] shall prioritize the animal's health, safety, and well-being above all other considerations. Neither party shall neglect, abuse, or endanger the animal. If either party cannot fulfill their obligations, the other has first right to full ownership.STATE NOTICE & ENFORCEMENT
SIGNATURES
By signing below, the parties agree to all terms stated in this Pet Custody Agreement.OWNER 1:
Signature: ___________________
Date: ___________________
Printed Name: ________________
Signature: ___________________
Date: ___________________
Printed Name: ________________
OWNER 2:
Signature: ___________________
Date: ___________________
Printed Name: ________________
Signature: ___________________
Date: ___________________
Printed Name: ________________
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Pet Custody Agreement