ADOPTION
AGREEMENT
RELEASE
CONTRACT
Pet
Name:_____________
Sex:
____________
Breed:
______________Altered
Y/N:
_______
This
adoption
agreement
is
made
by
(Rescuers
name)_____________,
which
hereinafter
shall
refer
to
the
same
entity.
I
agree
to
adopt
the
pet
knows
as__________(described
above)
and
by
doing
so,
I
accept
the
terms
of
this
agreement
as
set
forth
bellow.
I
understand
and
agree
that
____________(Rescuers
name)
reserves
the
right
to
reclaim
the
dog
if
any
of
the
conditions
described
bellow
are
not
met.
________________(Rescuers
Name)
may
also
repossess
the
pet
if
there
is
reason
to
believe
that
the
pet
is
being
mistreated,
abused
(physically
or
verbally),
neglected,
or
is
in
an
unhealthy
condition.
I
further
understand
that
________________(Rescuers
Name)
representatives
may
make
a
follow
up
visit,
at
a
mutually
convenient
time,
to
ascertain
that
all
conditions
continue
to
be
satisfied.
If
I
fail
to
comply
with
the
terms
of
this
agreement,
I
will
reimburse
________________(Rescuers
Name)
for
any
costs
incurred
to
reclaim
and
remedy
the
breach
of
contract
(lawsuits,
etc.).
Please
Initial:________
Please
initial
each
of
the
following
conditions
bellow
to
signify
that
you
have
read
and
agreed
to
each:
______1)
The
dog
will
be
housed
at
my
home
as
a
family
pet,
will
sleep
indoors
at
night
and
shall
have
access
to
the
residence.
He/She
will
not
be
restricted
to
the
yard
nor
tied
there.
OUR
POLICY
IS
TO
PLACE
DOGS
AS
FAMILY
PETS
ONLY.
A
lawsuit
will
be
filed
against
any
person
adopting
an
animal
from
us
for
any
other
purpose(s)
whatsoever,
including
Guard
Dog
Service
or
any
illegal
activities.
______2)
I
will
provide
veterinary
care
and
treatment
as
necessary
and
agree
to
maintain
recommended
vaccinations.
I
agree
to
license
my
dog
as
required
by
local
ordinances.
I
will
provide
proper
nutritional
food
and
fresh
water
will
be
available
at
all
times.
______3)
A
personalized
identification
tag
with
my
name
and
two
phone
numbers
will
be
worn
all
times.
When
in
public
areas,
streets,
parks,
etc.,
the
dog
will
be
leashed
at
all
times.
Leashes
will
be
a
maximum
of
six
feet
in
length,
and
will
be
attached
to
a
martingale-‐type
collar
or
head
halter.
I
will
not
use
a
retractable
leash.
______4)
I
understand
that
adopting
a
pit
bull,
pit
bull-‐type
or
pit
bull
mix
requires
additional
responsibility
to
promote
positive
perceptions
of
the
breed.
I
understand
my
obligation
to
be
a
Responsible
Owner
by
further
educating
myself
on
the
special
needs
and
challenges
of
this
breed.
As
a
Responsible
Owner
I
agree
to
obedience
train,
provide
a
structured
environment
and
establish
a
positive
leadership
role.
______5)
I
understand
my
responsibility
to
ensure
that
this
pet
is
always
supervised
in
the
presence
of
small
children
or
other
animals,
as
should
every
dog.
I
also
understand
that
part
of
basic
dog
management
is
to
carefully
supervise
my
dog
in
new
situations
or
in
any
situation
that
may
be
stressful
to
him/her.
______6)
IF
FOR
ANY
REASON
I
AM
UNABLE
TO
KEEP
OR
PROVIDE
ADEQUATE
CARE
FOR
THIS
PET,
I
MUST
RETURN
IT
TO
____________________.
I
will
not
sell
or
give
this
pet
to
any
other
person,
friend,
relative,
organization,
medical
laboratory,
or
animal
shelter.
______7)
If
I
move
to
a
new
location
I
will
notify
______________________
of
my
new
address
and
phone
number.
____________________
MUST
BE
NOTIFIED
IMMEDIATELY
IF
THE
PET
SHOULD
BECOME
LOST
(also
notify
if
deceased).
_______8)
To
assist
us
in
continuing
our
rescue
work,
we
request
an
adoption
donation
of
$200.00.
This
donation
is
immediately
used
to
pay
the
ongoing
costs
of
caring
for
additional
rescue
dogs
including
food,
veterinary
care,
supplies,
etc.
There
is
a
two-‐week
trial
period
that
begins
the
day
you
take
home
your
adopted
dog.
If,
for
some
reason,
you
are
not
happy
with
your
new
companion
you
may
return
him/her.
•
100%
of
the
donation
is
refundable
for
three
days.
•
80%
of
the
donation
is
refundable
for
two
weeks.
The
adoption
donation
covers
only
the
vaccinations
given
to
date.
After
the
trial
period,
I
understand
my
gift
to
__________________________
is
non-‐refundable.
I
understand
that
____________________
(Rescuers
Name)
makes
no
guarantees
or
warranties
regarding
the
health
or
temperament
of
this
dog.
I
promise
and
agree
to
be
solely
responsible
for
this
dog,
and
to
indemnify
and
hold
harmless
____________________________
(Rescuers
Name)
from
any
and
all
claims
of
liability
for
the
conduct
of
this
animal
on
or
after
the
date
of
this
adoption
contract.
This
Release
of
Liability
and
Indemnification
shall
apply
to
all
known
and
unanticipated
damages
resulting
from
my
adoption,
ownership
or
control
of
such
dog.
In
addition,
I
agree
to
read
and
sign
the
attached
Voluntary
Release
/
Waiver
of
Liability
concurrently
with
the
execution
of
this
Agreement.
I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND WILL KEEP THE DOG DESCRIBED HEREIN AS A
FAMILY MEMBER. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A BINDING CONTRACT
ENFORCEABLE BY CIVIL LAW.
From
this
day
forward,
I
hereby
release
________________(Rescuers
Name)
from
any
liability
for
injury
or
property
damage
arising
from
any
ownership
of
the
pet.
I
have
read
and
understand
the
terms
of
this
agreement
and
I
sign
it
freely
and
voluntarily.
Adopter(s)
_______________________
Date
__________________
Adopting
Guardian
(print)
________________________
Signature
____________________________
__________________
Street
Address
Home
Phone
____________________________
___________________
City,
State,
Zip
Code
Business
Phone
___________________
Rescuer
Cell
Phone
________________________
Print
Name
________________________
Signature