Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Georgia

I can't tell you how to physically protect yourself, but I can tell you that it would be smart to sign an employment agreement or contract with the owner of the pets limiting your liability if something were to happen to the dog (be it a seizure or other health related issue). Here's the nice thing about animals -- although we love them and cherish them as valued parts of our lives, if one dies in your care through your negligence (say, by allowing the dog to cross a road and the dog gets struck by a car), you only owe the actual physical value of the animal (what you would pay for one in a store), which isn't very much. Animal owners get no pain and suffering award for losing a pet. The bigger issue is if the animal needs expensive medical treatment -- your agreement should relieve you of such responsibility.

If you dog sit for a living and would like to have a form contract you can have your clients sign, please feel free to contact me and I can help you with that. [email protected].

Best of luck.******The above is for informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client privilege.*******

You certainly do not need an employment agreement. That could open up all kinds of problems. If you are not comfortable with the owners, don't take the job. If there is a known history of seizures, and vet records, If this is a real business, you need business insurance that would cover you. Google other petsitters' websites for basic forms, but keep in mind no form protects you from every possible scenario.