Pet Custody Agreement
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Pet Ownership and Custody Agreement
Record who owns a shared pet, where the animal primarily lives, the care and exchange schedule, responsibility for ordinary and extraordinary expenses, veterinary decision-making, travel and relocation rules, rehoming restrictions, and a planned caregiver if the owner dies or becomes unable to provide care.
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This form uses a general United States drafting baseline. State and local law may limit particular provisions. Locke Direct is a document-production service, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice. Have legal counsel of your choice review the completed document before reliance or use.
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When this fits
Use this document when…
- Separating partners agreeing on a pet’s future care
- Co-owners documenting a regular care schedule
- Allocating veterinary and ordinary expenses
- Setting relocation, travel, exchange, and rehoming expectations
Before you start
Information you will need
- Both parties and the pet’s identifying details
- Legal ownership and primary residence
- Care, exchange, and transportation schedule
- Expense shares and veterinary decision process
- Travel, successor-caregiver, dispute, and governing-law terms
What you receive
- Completed agreement in PDF format
- Editable agreement in DOCX format
- Electronic-signature-ready signature blocks
- Direct self-guided fill-in workflow with no subscription
Document questions
Questions about this document
What is a Pet Custody Agreement?
Record who owns a shared pet, where the animal primarily lives, the care and exchange schedule, responsibility for ordinary and extraordinary expenses, veterinary decision-making, travel and relocation rules, rehoming restrictions, and a planned caregiver if the owner dies or becomes unable to provide care.
How do I create a Pet Custody Agreement?
Separating partners agreeing on a pet’s future care; Co-owners documenting a regular care schedule; Allocating veterinary and ordinary expenses
What should a Pet Custody Agreement include?
Both parties and the pet’s identifying details; Legal ownership and primary residence; Care, exchange, and transportation schedule; Expense shares and veterinary decision process; Travel, successor-caregiver, dispute, and governing-law terms
Special situations
- A court order or divorce proceeding controls property allocation
- The animal is a service animal, breeding animal, or business asset
- Ownership, safety, neglect, or veterinary care is actively disputed
Frequently asked questions
What does this Pet Ownership and Custody Agreement cover?
Record who owns a shared pet, where the animal primarily lives, the care and exchange schedule, responsibility for ordinary and extraordinary expenses, veterinary decision-making, travel and relocation rules, rehoming restrictions, and a planned caregiver if the owner dies or becomes unable to provide care.
What information should I collect before starting?
Both parties and the pet’s identifying details; Legal ownership and primary residence; Care, exchange, and transportation schedule; Expense shares and veterinary decision process; Travel, successor-caregiver, dispute, and governing-law terms.
When is this self-guided form not the right fit?
A court order or divorce proceeding controls property allocation; The animal is a service animal, breeding animal, or business asset; Ownership, safety, neglect, or veterinary care is actively disputed.
Is legal review included?
No. Locke Direct is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. The completed form is intended to be reviewed by legal counsel of your choice before reliance or use.
What files are included?
The one-time purchase includes a completed PDF for review and signing and an editable DOCX copy. There is no subscription and no extended guided questionnaire at this tier.
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Last reviewed August 1, 2026.