Feline Adoption Agreement - The Dogwood Animal Rescue Project

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Feline Contract

This Feline Adoption Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between Dogwood Animal Rescue Project, Inc., ("DARP") a California nonprofit corporation and the adopter named below ("Adopter") for the purpose of adopting the referenced cat.

Name ("Adopter")*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone*
Mobile/Alt Phone
Email*
Cat's Name*
Approximate Age
Sex
Breed/Color
ADOPTER(S) HAVE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND AGREE TO EACH OF THEM BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT:
Adopters are required to read, agree, and check each of our terms as follows:*
- This cat is being adopted as a family companion, thus he/she will sleep inside the house, and will never be restricted solely to the yard, garage, or any outside area.
- The welfare of this cat is the sole responsibility of the adopter. The adopter agrees to give the cat good care which includes quality premium food, fresh water, sanitation and grooming, clean and secure indoor housing, overall safety, and love.
- When I permanently relocate, I will notify DARP of my new address and other contact information within 30 days of the date of permanent relocation. I also agree to update the microchip information within 30 days when I relocate or when my contact information changes including valid telephone number.
- This cat will always be kept safely indoors or in a securely fenced area.
- If I become unable to keep this cat for any reason, I will immediately contact DARP to arrange to return him/her. I will be responsible for transportation of the cat to DARP. I understand that DARP may take up to 7 working days to contact me regarding taking him/her in, and I agree to keep him/her until I am notified and arrangements have been made. If DARP’s facility has no vacancy at that time, I will board the cat at my expense until a new home is found by DARP or DARP has a vacancy.
- If this cat has recently had surgery, been spayed or neutered, or if a surgery is performed while the cat is under my care, I agree to be responsible for the post-surgery care for this cat.
- DARP makes no guarantees or statements regarding the cat’s age, breed, health, behavior or temperament. While DARP has made every effort to provide accurate history and assessment of the cat, DARP is not able to guarantee the cat’s age, breed, medical status, behavior or disposition. DARP is available for consultation, advice and assistance pertaining to the health, training and compatibility of the cat. Any damage, physical or financially, I may incur will be my responsibility and liability upon taking custody of this cat. DARP is not responsible for any damage or expenses related to this cat hereafter. I and all household members agree to hold harmless, DARP, its officers, directors, employees, representatives, foster persons and/or entities acting under its direction, against any claims, demands, damages and or judgements arising as a result of this cat’s health, behavior, actions, or other circumstances or conditions related to him/her whether past, present, or future. I accept this cat as is with all defects, either observable or unobservable, and assumes all risk for the cat upon signing of this contract.
- After adoption, this cat’s health is the adopter’s full responsibility. Adopter agrees to take the cat to a veterinarian within 72 hours to verify its health status and to purchase heartworm preventative and flea/tick preventative medication. The cat will receive proper care by a licensed veterinarian, to include annual exams, vaccinations, as well as all other preventative and required treatments in accordance with veterinary recommendations for the life of this cat. Adopter will arrange for immediate veterinary care in the event of illness or injury.
- I agree to allow DARP to make follow-up visits at a mutually convenient time to ascertain that the conditions required by this agreement are followed.
- If, in the opinion of DARP, there is a breach of any term(s) of this agreement, DARP has the right to re-claim this cat, and I will be responsible for transportation and any financial cost incurred.
- I will never have this cat euthanized unless the cat is suffering from a terminal illness or untreatable injury. I will notify DARP immediately if there is no alternative but to euthanize this cat, or when her/she dies of natural causes.
- There will be no refund of the adoption fee or donation under any circumstances.
- If at any time, a City/County and/or State Animal Control Department(s) confiscates this cat for any reason, I will immediately notify DARP. Under such circumstances, I agree to take all actions necessary to facilitate the release of the cat to DARP at which time my ownership may terminate. DARP holds the rights to reclaim the legal ownership of this cat and should DARP decide to do so, I will have no rights to this cat whatsoever.
- Failure to comply, by Adopter, with any or all of the aforementioned clauses, terms and/or conditions shall result in forfeiture of all rights with regard to this cat, repossession by DARP without refund or donation amount and immediate transfer of physical custody. Adopter shall be responsible for all costs of DARP’s said repossession and/or enforcement of any of the terms of this agreement, including reasonable attorney’s fees. This agreement contains the entire agreement between parties and may not be modified between the parties and may not be modified except by a writing executed by each party hereto.
- WARNING OF RISK: Certain inherent risks include the propensity of any cat to behave in dangerous ways that may result in injury to you, another person or animal. Other risks include, but are not limited to, the inexperience, negligence or irresponsibility of a cat owner/handler; the inability to predict a cat’s reaction to sound, movements, objects, persons, or other animals; and actions by the cat due to fright, anger, stress, insect bites, or natural reactions such as jumping, resisting and biting. Other risks include the hazards associated with environmental, acts of God.
Choose from the following*
*If the cat has not been spayed or neutered, the ownership of the cat remains with DARP until the cat is spayed or neutered. Until then, I am “fostering” this cat and agree to abide by DARP’s Foster and Adoption Agreement. I will comply with the requirement to have this cat spayed or neutered by either bringing the cat to DARP's designated veterinarian or using the veterinarian of my choice at my expense. DARP will be provided proof of sterilization after the spay/neuter. If this applies, initial below.

*Dogwood will supply the Microchip with this adoption contract and it is the responsibility of the adopter to bring the microchip to their cat’s spay or neuter surgery.
By typing your name below, the Adopter agrees to all of the above terms and conditions.
Name*
First Last
Date*
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Email
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Feline Contract

ADOPTER(S) HAVE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND AGREE TO EACH OF THEM BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT:

By typing your name below, the Adopter agrees to all of the above terms and conditions.