06/03/2026
Rent the mommy goat and get the baby free!
GOAT & SHEEP RENTAL AGREEMENT
Dancing Goats And Singing Chickens Organic Farm�14062 Yelm Hwy SE, Yelm, WA 98597�Phone: 360-489-2830
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GOAT & SHEEP VEGETATION MANAGEMENT RENTAL CONTRACT
This Goat and/or Sheep Rental Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on _________________, 20, between:
Owner/Lessor:�Dancing Goats And Singing Chickens Organic Farm�Owner/Operator: Muhammad Ayub (“Farm”)
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Renter/Customer:�Name: ________________________________________�Address: ______________________________________�City/State/Zip: _________________________________�Phone: ________________________________________�Email: ________________________________________
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1. PURPOSE
The Farm agrees to rent goats and/or sheep to Customer for natural vegetation management, brush clearing, blackberry control, and related grazing purposes.
The animals are provided solely for vegetation management and companionship. They are not intended for breeding, milking, meat production, transportation, riding, packing, or any commercial use.
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2. RENTAL FEES
Rental Rate:
* $20 per week, per goat
* $20 per week, per sheep
Number of Animals: _______
Rental Period:
Start Date: _______________
Return Date: ______________
Rental Fee Due at Pickup: $____________
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3. SECURITY DEPOSIT
Customer shall pay a refundable security deposit of:
$200 per animal
Number of Animals: _______
Total Deposit: $___________
The deposit will be refunded upon return of the animal(s) provided they are returned:
* Alive
* Healthy
* Free from significant injury
* In substantially the same condition as when rented
* On the agreed return date
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4. FORFEITURE OF SECURITY DEPOSIT
Customer understands and agrees that the entire security deposit for each affected animal shall be forfeited if:
The animal:
* Dies while in Customer’s possession
* Is injured due to negligence
* Escapes and is not recovered
* Is stolen
* Is attacked by dogs
* Is attacked by wildlife including coyotes, cougars, bears, wolves, or similar predators
* Is intentionally harmed
* Is sold, transferred, gifted, slaughtered, butchered, or consumed
* Is confiscated by governmental authorities
* Suffers poisoning from plants, chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, toxic landscaping materials, or contaminated water
* Requires veterinary care due to Customer negligence
The Farm reserves the right to seek additional damages beyond the security deposit if actual losses exceed the deposit amount.
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5. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Customer agrees to:
A. Water
Provide continuous access to:
* Clean drinking water
* Fresh water daily
* Additional water during hot weather
Customer understands that failure to provide water may result in illness, injury, or death.
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B. Shelter
Provide:
* Shade during hot weather
* Protection from extreme weather
* A safe environment free from hazards
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C. Fencing
Customer shall maintain secure fencing sufficient to contain goats and sheep.
Customer accepts full responsibility for any escape occurring while animals are in Customer’s possession.
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D. Feed
Animals may browse:
* Blackberries
* Brush
* Weeds
* Grass
* Shrubs
* Other safe vegetation
Customer shall not intentionally feed:
* Human food scraps
* Moldy feed
* Toxic plants
* Landscaping waste
* Garbage
without written approval from the Farm.
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6. TOXIC PLANT WARRANTY
Customer certifies that, to the best of their knowledge, the property does NOT contain dangerous concentrations of toxic plants including but not limited to:
* Laurel (Cherry Laurel, English Laurel, Portuguese Laurel)
* Oleander
* Yew
* Rhododendron
* Azalea
* Mountain Laurel
* Japanese Pieris
* Foxglove
* Hemlock
* Nightshade species
* Any other known poisonous plants
Customer further certifies that they have inspected the grazing area.
Customer assumes full responsibility for losses resulting from toxic plants located on their property.
Initials: _________
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7. NO PESTICIDES OR HERBICIDES
Customer warrants that the grazing area has not been treated within the previous 90 days with:
* Herbicides
* Pesticides
* Rodenticides
* Fungicides
* Chemical vegetation killers
unless fully disclosed in writing before pickup.
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8. TRANSPORTATION
Customer is solely responsible for transportation.
Animals shall be:
* Picked up at the Farm
* Returned to the Farm
No delivery services are provided unless separately agreed in writing.
Customer assumes all transportation risks.
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9. VETERINARY CARE
If an emergency occurs:
Customer shall immediately contact:
Muhammad Ayub�360-489-2830
Customer shall not authorize euthanasia except when recommended by a licensed veterinarian due to extreme suffering and after reasonable efforts to contact the Farm.
Any veterinary costs caused by Customer negligence shall be paid by Customer.
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10. ASSUMPTION OF RISK
Customer understands that goats and sheep are livestock and may:
* Jump
* Climb
* Head-butt
* Push
* Kick
* Escape
* Damage landscaping
Customer voluntarily assumes all risks associated with possession and care of livestock.
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11. RELEASE OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by Washington law, Customer releases and holds harmless:
Dancing Goats And Singing Chickens Organic Farm, Muhammad Ayub, family members, employees, volunteers, agents, and representatives
from any claims arising from:
* Injury to persons
* Property damage
* Animal behavior
* Escaped livestock
* Vehicle accidents during transport
* Neighbor complaints
* Vegetation damage
* Any other loss associated with rental of livestock
except for damages caused by the Farm’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.
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12. INDEMNIFICATION
Customer agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Farm from any claims, lawsuits, damages, attorney fees, costs, or liabilities arising from Customer’s possession, transportation, or use of the animals.
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13. INSPECTION OF ANIMALS
Customer acknowledges that all animals have been inspected at pickup and accepted in good condition.
Customer shall notify the Farm within 24 hours of any concerns.
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14. NO OWNERSHIP TRANSFER
Ownership remains solely with Dancing Goats And Singing Chickens Organic Farm.
Customer receives only temporary possession during the rental period.
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15. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington.
Any legal action shall be brought in Thurston County, Washington.
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16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This document constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.
Any modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.
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ANIMAL INVENTORY
Animal Name/Tag Species Deposit
Total Deposit Collected: $_____________
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CUSTOMER CERTIFICATION
I certify that:
✓ I have read this Agreement in its entirety.
✓ I understand the responsibilities associated with caring for livestock.
✓ My property contains no known dangerous concentrations of laurel or other toxic plants.
✓ I will provide continuous access to clean water.
✓ I accept responsibility for the animals while in my possession.
✓ I understand that loss, death, theft, poisoning, predation, or disappearance of an animal may result in forfeiture of my security deposit and possible additional charges.
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CUSTOMER
Signature: ___________________________________
Printed Name: ________________________________
Date: _______________________________________
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FARM OWNER
Muhammad Ayub�Owner & Farmer Operator�Dancing Goats And Singing Chickens Organic Farm
Signature: ___________________________________
Date: _______________________________________
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