Fewer misunderstandings
A written agreement removes the "I thought you were doing it" conversations. Both of you can see exactly what was decided.
Pet Parenting Agreement
A clear plan for your pet, made together
When two people share a pet, a written agreement means everyone knows where they stand. Vet decisions, daily care, costs and contact time: all in one place.
Free to start
Takes around 10 minutes
No legal knowledge needed
What is a Pet Parenting Agreement?
A Pet Parenting Agreement is a written document that sets out how two people will share responsibility for a pet. It is not a legal contract. It is a practical record of what you have both agreed, covering the things that matter most to your pet's day to day life.
Couples, housemates, family members and co owners use them to get on the same page before misunderstandings happen. Having it written down means there is always something to refer back to.
What your agreement will cover
- Where the pet lives and how time is shared
- Who takes the pet to the vet and makes health decisions
- How costs are split, including vet bills and day to day expenses
- Feeding, grooming and care routines
- Holiday and emergency care arrangements
- What happens if one of you moves, or circumstances change
- Digital identity: social media accounts and images of your pet
- End of life decisions
Why write it down?
Better for your pet
Consistent routines, clear care responsibilities and agreed vet arrangements mean your pet gets the same standard of care from both households.
A record you can update
Circumstances change. You can review and update your agreement at any time, and Pawsettle keeps a version history so you can see what changed and when.
How it works
1
Add your pet's details
Start by telling us about your pet. Name, breed, vet, microchip number and any health or care notes. This fills into your agreement automatically.
2
Answer the questions together
Our agreement builder walks you through eight sections covering every part of your pet's life. You can save as you go and come back at any time.
3
Download your agreement
Once complete, your agreement is ready to download. You can share it with each other, print it, or store it securely in your Pawsettle document vault.
Free to start, more when you need it
Building and viewing your Pet Parenting Agreement is free. If you want to download a PDF, share it securely or use features like the Caregiver Log and Document Vault, Pawsettle Plus gives you everything for one low monthly or annual fee.
Free
- • Agreement builder
- • Petnup builder
- • Pet profiles
- • Summary print
Plus
- • Everything in Free
- • PDF download
- • Document Vault
- • Caregiver Log
- • Expense Log
- • Secure sharing
- • Version history
- • Review reminders
Pawsettle is not a legal service. This tool helps you document your arrangements. It is not a substitute for legal advice.