About this template
A Pet Boarding Check-In Form Template is essential for simplifying the intake process for kennels, pet hotels, and veterinary clinics. Transitioning from paper clipboards to a digital check-in workflow eliminates misplaced paperwork, reduces front-desk congestion, and ensures that critical animal care details are never missed during drop-off.
This comprehensive template captures everything your facility needs to provide safe, personalized care: owner contact details, emergency contacts, strict feeding instructions, medication schedules, behavioral notes, and mandatory liability releases. By collecting this information ahead of time or on a mobile device at the desk, your staff can review special medical needs instantly and focus on greeting pets rather than chasing down missing paperwork.
Powered by Doc2Form, this template can be deployed in seconds and shared instantly with clients via a simple link or QR code at your entrance. It guarantees organized, searchable data storage so you always have quick access to dietary requirements, vaccination statuses, and emergency contacts whenever an animal is in your care.
Key features
- Collect complete dietary requirements and feeding schedules in one place.
- Capture vital behavioral notes and socialization history safely.
- Document emergency medical spending limits and veterinarian contacts.
- Include liability waivers and cancellation policy agreements digitally.
- Mobile-optimized for quick client check-ins on phones or tablets at arrival.
Use cases
Overnight boarding kennels checking in dogs and cats for holiday stays.
Veterinary clinics admitting patients for boarding or medical observa…
Veterinary clinics admitting patients for boarding or medical observation.
In-home pet sitters gathering care instructions from new clients.
Doggy daycares onboarding new furry attendees for group play.
What this form collects
- Owner Full Name (Short answer)Enter your first and last name.
- Email Address (Short answer)We will use this to send your booking confirmation and stay updates.
- Emergency Contact Name (Short answer)Name of someone we can reach if you are unavailable.
- Emergency Contact Phone Number (Short answer)Primary phone number for your emergency contact.
- Pet Name & Breed (Short answer)E.g., Max, Golden Retriever.
- Check-In Date (Date)Date your pet arrives for boarding.
- Check-Out Date (Date)Scheduled departure date.
- Pet Food Type / Brand (Short answer)Specify the exact brand and flavor of food your pet eats.
- Feeding Amount & Frequency (Paragraph)E.g., 1 cup in the morning and 1 cup in the evening.
- Medications & Supplement Details (Paragraph)List any medications, dosages, and exact times they must be administered. If none, write 'N/A'.
- Allergies or Special Medical Needs (Paragraph)Describe any known food or environmental allergies, sensitivities, or ongoing conditions.
- Socialization Preferences (Multiple choice)How does your pet interact with others?
- Behavioral Notes (Paragraph)Note any triggers, leash reactivity, or separation anxiety we should be aware of.
- Emergency Care Maximum Spend Amount (Dropdown)Maximum authorization limit for veterinary care in case of an emergency if you cannot be reached.
- Policy & Release Acknowledgements (Checkboxes)Please review and check to confirm agreement.
FAQ
Can I customize the questions on this pet boarding template?
Yes! Once you generate your Google Form using Doc2Form, you have full ownership to add, remove, or edit any questions to match your facility's specific policies.
Can pet owners fill out this check-in form on their smartphones?
Absolutely. Google Forms are fully responsive and mobile-friendly, allowing clients to complete their check-in details easily from a phone or tablet.
How do I share this form with my boarding clients?
You can email the form link to clients prior to their arrival, or display a QR code at your front desk so they can fill it out instantly upon check-in.
Can I collect liability waivers and policy agreements with this form?
Yes, you can include checkbox questions requiring clients to acknowledge your cancellation policies, emergency veterinary care limits, and liability releases before submitting.
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