TERMS & Conditions OF Boarding contract

All pets boarded or cared for by Ashridge Cattery and Kennels are accepted on the following terms and conditions.

  1. All pets are to be fully vaccinated. No pets will be accepted without a current vaccination certificate from a veterinary surgeon. Proof of acceptable blood titre testing levels is also allowed.

  2. If the pet requires veterinary attention, the owners are liable for all costs and out of pocket expenses. In the event of a serious illness or accident and the owner cannot be contacted/ the veterinary surgeon’s decision relating to the treatment of the pet/s will be final.

  3. By signing this contract the owner,(or owner’s delegate) gives Ashridge Cattery and Kennels the authorization to seek veterinary attention for the pet/s if required/ at the owner’s expense. Wherever possible, Ashridge Cattery and Kennels shall use the customers preferred vet, but where delay may cause further harm, then the customer agrees that Ashridge Cattery and Kennels should use the closest vet available.

  4. Minimum charge two (2) calendar days. Boarding rates are charged on calendar day basis irrespective of the time of admission or departure.

  5. The customer specifically represents that the owner is the sole owner of the pet/s free and clear of any encumbrances.

  6. The fully booked period will be charged for all bookings during school holidays and all bookings made during the months of December and January.

  7. The owner agrees to pay the rate for boarding in effect on the day the pet is admitted into Ashridge Cattery and Kennels, as advised in the Price List displayed in the kennel Office.

  8. The owner agrees to be solely responsible for any and all things done by the pet howsoever resulting while the pet is in the care of Ashridge Cattery and Kennels, including acts or things done while the pet is under the direct supervision of Ashridge Cattery and Kennels, or a member of Ashridge Cattery and Kennels staff or a sub contractor or any other person engaged by Ashridge Cattery and Kennels. The owner will pay to Ashridge Cattery and Kennels all expenses of and for any liability incurred by Ashridge Cattery and Kennels by reason the pets nature, temperament, behaviour or actions while the pet is in the care of Ashridge Cattery and Kennels, including any cost/loss and expense arising out of financial liability resulting from the behaviour of the pet.

  9. All charges incurred by the customer must be paid before the pet/s leave Ashridge Cattery and Kennels.

  10. Should the customer default in the payment of the monies due under this agreement then all monies due to Ashridge Cattery and Kennels shall immediately become due and payable and shall be paid by the customer within seven (7) days of the date of the demand, and Ashridge Cattery and Kennels shall be entitled to charge interest at the rate of fifteen (15) per centum per annum on all overdue amounts from the due date until the date of actual payment.

  11. The customer releases Ashridge Cattery and Kennels and its employees, agents or subcontractors from all liability for injury, death or loss whilst under the supervision of Ashridge Cattery and Kennels, its employees, agents or subcontractors.

  12. The owner, (or owner’s delegate) must leave a contact number for themselves or another reliable person, for use in case of emergency.

  13. Ashridge Cattery and Kennels reserves the right to refuse admittance to any pet and is not required to give a reason.