Eligibility
At Escape the Crate, pets are interviewed to make sure they are friendly and will work well in our environment. To be sure that our boarding guests will be a great fit here and to ensure a comfortable stay, we recommend that all of our boarders have one day of daycare prior to boarding. Depending on the assessment outcome, we may require more. This will be discussed during the initial interview.
We are very proud of our facility and would love for you to come by any time. All we ask is that you call to set up an appointment for us to meet your dog.
To save time you can print out the interview packet and bring it along with your vaccine records.
Check out our Contact Us page for directions to our facility.
Rules and Regulations:
The goal of Escape the Crate is to provide a safe, fun and stimulating social environment for dogs during the day and evening. We believe that this new pet care option for busy pet guardians will open up new homes for more shelter dogs. To ensure the safety and health of your pet and of our other guests, we require all of our guests to comply with the following Rules and Regulations.
Shots
All dogs must have up-to-date vaccinations. Guardians must provide written proof that their dogs have received DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus) and the Kennel Cough (Bordetella) vaccine within the past six months. Rabies must also be current as required by local law.
Health
All dogs must be in good health. Guardians will verify that their dog(s) are in good health and have not been ill with a communicable condition in the last 30 days. On admission all dogs must be free from any conditions, which could potentially jeopardize other guests.
Behavior
All dogs must be non-aggressive towards humans and other dogs. They must not be object possessive or aggressive. Guardians hereby certify that their dog(s) have not harmed or shown any aggressive or threatening behavior towards any person or other dog(s). Please remember that your pet will be spending time with other pets and that their safety and health is our main concern.
Fees and Policies:
Application
All dogs must have a complete, up-to-date and approved application on file.
Days & Hours
We are open Sunday – Saturday, 7:00 am – 6:30 pm. Holiday hours may differ.
Billing Policies
Payment is due when you pick up your dog.
Late Pick-Up Fees
Guardian agrees that the guardian or agent for the guardian will pick up their pet(s) prior to 6:30 pm unless prior arrangements are made or a late fee will be due. If a pet is not picked up by posted time the pet may be boarded overnight at guardian’s expense. Guardian agrees to pay additional charges upon pick up of their pet.
Reservations & Cancellation
If reservations are cancelled less than 48 hours prior to the day of arrival there will be a $45 fee.
Guardian agrees that if their dog is older than 7 months of age then the dog will be spayed/neutered.
For boarding clients, pick-up times are between 7:00 am – 6:30 pm 7 days a week. Check out is 1pm, if your dog stays past that time, a $10 daycare fee will be added.
Assumption of Liability
Escape the Crate, and all Guardians who trust us with the care of their dogs, rely on your honesty and full disclosure of any and all past and current health, behavior, safety or other factors that may affect your dog’s eligibility for daycare or boarding. Failure to fully disclose any issue past, current or future issue may spread disease and infestations or cause injury to dogs, employees and guests. Even if the information that you provided on the Interview Checklist is complete and true to the best of your knowledge, dogs often respond differently to new people, dogs, situations and environments.
Indemnification of Escape the Crate
Guardian hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Escape the Crate harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, causes of action, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, judgments, and attorney’s fees to which Escape the Crate may become subject to, relating to or arising out of my dog’s presence at Escape the Crate or caused by my dog.
Assumption of Risk
As a dog owner, I understand and acknowledged that there is an inherent risk of accident or injury to my dog, other dogs or persons associated with group dog play. I understand that, even in the most controlled and well-supervised circumstance, there may be daycare incidents and unpredictable behavior that could result in injury to my dog. My dog might contract an infection or illness from close contact with another dog. After considering these factors, I have decided that the risk associated with placing my dog(s) in a group setting with other dogs is outweighed by the benefits of socialization, exercise and stimulation derived by my dog(s). Therefore, I expressly and voluntarily assume all risk of injury suffered by me, my employees, agents, third parties and my dog(s) during a stay at Escape the Crate.
Waiver and Release
Guardian hereby waives all claims and releases Escape the Crate from all liability to my person, my dog(s), my employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns for all liability, claims, damage, or demands for personal injury, death, or property damage, known or unknown, past and future, arising from or related to Escape the Crate dog care services provided whether the illness, injury, death, or property damage occurs on or off the Escape the Crate premises. This release includes, without limitation, any personal injury, death, or property damage caused by the active or passive negligence of any of Escape the Crate and I bear sole responsibility for any loss.
I acknowledge that I have carefully read the Escape the Crate Contract, associated forms, including this Waiver and Release, understand its contents, and understand that this agreement includes an assumption of the risk of the Escape the Crate’s negligence and liability. I acknowledge that Escape the Crate is materially relying on this waiver and is allowing my dog(s) to engage in play with other dogs and, if boarding, to stay in the Escape the Crate overnight care facility.
THIS IS A SPECIFIC RELEASE GIVING UP ALL RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO THE TRANSACTIONS OR OCCURRENCES THAT ARE BEING RELEASED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
