Pet Agreement

The PET AGREEMENT is attached to and made part of the Residency Agreement between AMERICAN HOUSE and __________, RESIDENT and dated __________. AMERICAN HOUSE grants permission to RESIDENT to keep a pet in the apartment providing the following conditions are met:

1. Resident agrees to pay a PET FEE in the amount of $250.00 which is non-refundable.
2. Resident agrees to keep only one pet. Multiple pets are not allowed.
3. Resident will not keep a pet larger than 20 pounds.
4. Resident agrees to walk pet on a leash at all times and must not tie or chain the pet anywhere outside.
5. Resident agrees to keep the pet quiet so as not to disturb the other residents.
6. The Resident will clean up pet waste deposited on the premises immediately.
7. Resident is liable for any damages to the apartment, common areas, shrubs, lawns, flowers and grounds caused by pet.
8. Resident will keep rabies vaccine and city/township license current. Proof of vaccine and license shall be provided to AMERICAN HOUSE to copy for their files.
9. Resident will not permit pet to enter common areas at any time.

AMERICAN HOUSE may withdraw permission for RESIDENT to keep the pet should RESIDENT violate any of the terms of this agreement. In the event such permission is withdrawn, Resident agrees to remove the pet immediately from the premises and this pet agreement is terminated. Pet agreement may be terminated at any time, but the Rental and Services Agreement will remain in effect.

Policy

American House Senior Living Communities supports the presence of pets/animals in the communities as long as the animals are in good health and are not a danger to people and other pets. Only domestic type pets/animals are allowed in the community to live or visit.

This policy covers pets/animals owned by residents, pets and animals owned by the community, and animals and pets visiting the community.

All animals and pets that are accessible to residents, associates and visitors should be in good health, non-aggressive and do not cause unsafe or unhealthy situations for people.

Procedure

1. Any animal that comes in contact with people in the community must have regular examinations and vaccinations by a licensed veterinarian and be certified by a veterinarian to be free of diseases transmittable to humans, as applicable.
2. Documentation of the pet/animal’s vaccinations and health status must be presented to the Executive Director or Life Enrichment Director.
3. All animals must be clean and toileted appropriately in designated areas away from the general population in the community.
4. All animals are restricted from food preparation and dining areas in the community.
5. Community owned pets/animals will have a file that includes information about the animal such as what type of animal/breed, date of birth and other relevant information, the veterinarian’s name, phone number and address, a list of vaccinations including dates and licenses or other regulatory required information.
6. Associates or visitors pets/animals must meet all of the community’s requirements for pets/animals and should be under the control and direct supervision of their owner while in the community.
7. The Executive Director, in his/her sole discretion, can determine whether a visiting pet will be allowed in the community.
8. Any pet medication should be separated from resident medications, kept in a safe and secure place, and administered as prescribed. All medications prescribed for pets should be appropriately labeled according to state regulations for medication storage.
9. Special events where pets/animals are featured must follow the policy and any rules including vaccinations, free of communicable diseases that can be transmitted to humans and be safe to others.
   1. Exotic and other non-domestic animals are only allowed if they are controlled by a trainer, cage and/or fence for special events that are approved by the Executive Director.
   2. These events should follow the requirements for proof of vaccinations, free of diseases that can be transmitted to humans and liability insurance.