Pet Release Form

Sometimes pre-existing conditions arise unforeseen to me, such as skin allergies, shampoo allergies, moles, clipper sensitivity, matting and tangles, fleas, fear, behavioral issues, bone or joint sensitivity, heart condition, seizures, etc. It is helpful that you, as the pet owner, inform me of anything that you are aware of prior to grooming.

Matted coats and excessive undercoats cause a variety of health problems for your pet. Matted fur does not allow for air circulation to the skin, causing hot spots, bacterial and fungal infections. Fleas, ticks and other parasites may be lurking in the coat causing further skin infections. Matted fur also pulls and binds, causing pain to your pet when they move or lay on their mats. The skin underneath can be raw and inflamed.

Severely matted coats will require a short clip. I will be happy to show you how to care for your pet’s coat for the future, however, I cannot brush out a coat that is already severely matted due to the stress and the pain it will undoubtedly cause your pet. I may be able to remove excessive undercoat within reason and tolerance of your pet.

There is a chance that your pet’s skin will become more irritated during the grooming process. He/She may be nicked or cut because I have to work so closely to the skin to remove the coat. I am very careful, but the possibility of injury is there, and you need to be aware of this and give me permission to proceed.

It has been from experience that when a pet is shaved down (as it is called in the grooming profession), pre-existing conditions may appear. When a pet is very matted, air cannot get through to its skin. If the pet has a sore and bites itself, the skin will become sore and will not be able to heal through its matted coat. Shaving uncovers these skin conditions, as well as other skin problems that may have developed from the lack of air and grooming. Please note that it is difficult to shave a matted pet without slightly irritating the skin. THE ONLY WAY I WILL CONSIDER SHAVING YOUR PET WILL BE WITH YOUR CONSENT. There will be an extra charge for this service because of time and additional blades needed.

I hereby release Jurassic Bark Grooming from any responsibility of the above mentioned process and any and all medical problems that may be uncovered and/or may occur during the grooming process.

The undersigned pet owner or representative agrees to hold harmless Jurassic Bark Grooming and its owner, from any damage, loss or claims arising from any pre-existing condition and/or unrelated conditions of the undersigned’s pet, either known or unknown to Jurassic Bark Grooming, without limitations.