BOARDING CONTRACT
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
as we want everyone to get it right and not have to turn anyone with a booking away.
During check-
BUSINESS HOURS & FEES.
All visits to our premises must be pre-
Our boarding charges are "by-
Our minimum charge period is 3 days/2 nights.
Christmas/New Year and Bank Holiday weekends have a minimum stay charge. Christmas & New Year bookings are subject to premium rates.
We are closed to visitors on Sundays and National Public holidays. Prices may be subject to change and will be charged at the rate prevailing at time of boarding.
EXTRAS
Such as providing food if you forget to bring any, preparation of special diets, caring for in-
HOLDING FEES
A Holding Fee is charged to reserve accommodation for your pet. A Holding Fee is charged for each week of stay booked -
We do not take "Provisional bookings" so if your Holding Fee is not received within 7 days the booking is cancelled.
PAYMENTS
Full payment for boarding fees (less your holding fee) is due 7 days prior to the start of the boarding period.
CANCELLATIONS & CHANGES TO BOOKINGS
Changes to bookings must be made at least 7 days prior to arrival -
Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to arrival (or if you do not show up) result in forfeit of all monies paid and you are be liable to be charged for the full period booked.
Customers are advised to have adequate travel insurance that will cover late cancellation.
VACCINATIONS
Proof of current vaccinations is needed. Customers are responsible for ensuring vaccinations are up-
Please note dogs receiving the oral Veriscan Bb (bordetella only) must also have a Para-
Cats need FPV, FHV+FCV vaccinations. Cat vaccinations must have been completed at least 14 days prior to staying with us.
MICROCHIP
All dogs must be micro-
HEALTH
All Medical conditions and medications must be disclosed at time of booking. If any pet shows signs of disease, illness, injury or pregnancy, we reserve the right not to accept the pet. Sunnymead Kennels and Cattery shall not be responsible for any animal contracting a disease or infection that is spread by airborne transmission.
MEDICATIONS
Our insurance company will only cover the administration of vet prescribed and labelled medications. The administration of other products will not be covered by our insurance.
We will not be held liable for any problems resulting from the administration of owner supplied non vet products. Medications will only be given during normal working hours, we cannot guarantee specific times. If a pet continually refuses medication we reserve the right to seek (and charge for) veterinary advice/assistance.
FLEAS, TICKS AND WORMS
All pets should be treated prior to boarding.We reserve the right to consult your vet should any pet show signs of having parasites.
The cost of this and any treatments, medications, etc. will be chargeable.
VETERINARY TREATMENT
Our insurance does not cover pre-
RISK
Whilst every care will be given to the welfare and safety of all pets boarded, all pets are boarded at the clients risk.
DUTY OF CARE ANIMAL WELFARE LAW
Your pet’s condition will be assessed on entry and comments noted, if this is not possible for any reason it will also be noted.You must tell us if your pet has ever attacked or bitten anyone or is on the Dangerous Dogs exemption register. Should your pet exhibit behaviour which puts our staff at risk then you will be asked to remove the animal. Our responsibility for your pet starts from the time the pet is handed over to us and ends when you collect the pet. We ask that owners of senior pets let us know their wishes (in writing) should the pet be taken ill whilst in our care and also inform their vet that their pet is staying with us.
BELONGINGS
Any toys, beds, bedding, leads, scratching posts, etc. are left with us at owner’s risk and should be suitable for purpose. We suggest that you do not bring treasured items as there is a risk of them being damaged, misplaced or going home with another guest. We cannot accept anything filled with micro-
COLLARS & LEADS & HARNESSES
All dogs must wear a collar with identification tag, even if they wear a harness -
PET CARRIERS
Are the responsibility of owners who should check that they are fit for purpose. Sunnymead & their staff will not be held responsible for any cats escaping from collapsing, broken or damaged cat carriers Cat carriers must stay in the unit with the cat.
PETS SHARING
Dogs or cats from the same household may be housed / exercised together, at owner’s risk, but will be separated at the proprietor’s discretion (such as in cases of aggression).
By signing our Contract you consent to your pets sharing accommodation. Entire male and female animals will not be allowed to share accommodation.
REQUESTED REMOVAL
If a dog prevents daily kennels routine due to aggressive behaviour thought to endanger our staff, and a request to remove the dog is made, you or your emergency contact must remove the animal from our premises -
EARLY COLLECTION
We are pet loves and understand that should you return from your trip early you want your pet home. You are welcome to book an earlier appointment to collect your pet (within our normal working hours), however the full booked period remains payable.
FAILURE TO COLLECT
Pet/pets still with us after the stated date of departure, without giving us of notification of a delay will cause inconvenience. Costs for this inconvenience will be maintained at regular rates for two days only, double the daily rate will then apply. Failure to collect the pet and the failure to notify Sunnymead of any delays in writing, within fourteen days, will lead to us deciding that the pet/pets has/have been abandoned. Further action will be at the proprietor’s discretion.
COLLECTION BY A THIRD PARTY
Pets will only be released to the person who signed the boarding contract unless a third party has been previous nominated or holds signed authority from the signatory.
DATA PROTECTION
We are registered with the ICO and only collect information necessary to fulfil our legal obligations and look after your pets. By signing our contract you give your permission for us to fulfil our obligations under current legislation. We may from time to time contact you regarding our own promotions or for our own marketing purposes.
MARKETING
During your pet’s stay with us we may take photographs which could be used for our own marketing purposes or posted on to our own Sunnymead Kennels & Cattery Facebook page once the pet has gone home.
Revised 31st January 2023 -