K-9 Adoption Agreement - The Dogwood Animal Rescue Project

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Canine Contract

This K-9 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 dog.

Name ("Adopter")*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone*
Mobile/Alt Phone
Email*
Dog's Name*
Approximate Age
Sex
Breed
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:*
- The welfare of this dog is now Adopter’s full responsibility. Adopter(s) agree to give this dog good care, which includes high quality food, fresh water, sanitation and grooming, clean and secure indoor housing, clean and secure outdoor housing, overall safety, and love.
- Adopter(s) are adopting this dog as a family companion, not as a guard dog. This dog will sleep inside the house and will never be restricted solely to the yard, garage, or any outside area. Adopter(s) further agree to never allow this dog to be used for fighting, or any sport in which animal fighting occurs.
- This dog will always be kept safely indoors or in a securely fenced area, and on a leash in public areas unless otherwise legally posted.
- Following adoption, this dog’s health is Adopter’s full responsibility. Adopter(s) agree to take this dog to a veterinarian within 2 weeks of adoption to verify its health status and to purchase heartworm preventative and flea/tick preventative medication. This dog will receive proper care by a licensed veterinarian, including annual exams, vaccinations, and all other preventative and required treatments, in accordance with veterinary recommendations, for the life of this dog. Adopter(s) will arrange for immediate veterinary care in the event of illness or injury.
- While DARP has made every effort to provide an accurate history and assessment of this dog, DARP is not able to guarantee the adopted dog’s age, breed, medical status, behavior or disposition. DARP is available for consultation, advice, and assistance pertaining to the health, training and compatibility of this dog. Any damage, physical or financial, that Adopter(s) may incur, will be Adopter’s responsibility and liability upon taking custody of this dog. DARP is not responsible for any damage or expense related to this dog, hereafter. Adopter(s) 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 dog’s health, behavior, actions, or other circumstances or conditions related to this dog, whether past, present, or future. Adopter(s) accept this dog “as is”, with all defects, either observable or unobservable, and assume all risk for this dog including, but not limited to, this dog’s behavior and actions, upon signing this Agreement.
- If Adopter(s) need(s) to relocate and/or change contact information, Adopter(s) will notify DARP of new address and/or contact information changes within 30 days, including an accurate street address and a valid telephone number.
- If Adopter(s) is(are) unable to keep this dog for any reason, Adopter(s) will immediately contact DARP to arrange to return this dog. Adopter(s) will be responsible for transportation of this dog to DARP. Adopter(s) understand(s) that DARP may take up to 7 working days to contact them regarding taking this dog in, and Adopter(s) agree to keep this dog until notified, and arrangements have been made. If DARP’s facility has no vacancy at that time, Adopter(s) will board this dog at Adopter’s expense until a new home is found by DARP or DARP has a vacancy.
- There will be no refund of adoption fees or donations under any circumstances.
- If this dog has recently had surgery, been spayed or neutered, or if a surgery is performed while this dog is under Adopter’s care, Adopter(s) agree to be responsible for the post-surgery care for this dog.
- Adopter(s) will comply with the requirement to have this dog spayed or neutered in one of the following two ways: a. Bring this dog to DARP’s designated veterinarian, once an appointment has been coordinated by DARP. b. Use a veterinarian of Adopter’s choice, at Adopter’s expense, and provide DARP with proof of sterilization.
- Adopter(s) will never have this dog euthanized unless this dog is suffering from a terminal illness or untreatable injury. Adopter(s) will notify DARP immediately if there is no alternative but to euthanize this dog, or when this dog dies of natural causes.
- If at any time, a City/County and/or State Animal Control department(s) confiscates this dog for any reason, Adopter(s) will immediately notify DARP. Under such circumstances, Adopter(s) agree to take all actions necessary to facilitate the release of this dog to DARP, at which time Adopter’s ownership may be terminated. DARP holds the right to reclaim the legal ownership of this dog, and should DARP decide to do so, Adopter(s) will have no rights to this dog whatsoever.
- 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 dog, and Adopter(s) will be responsible for transportation and any financial cost incurred.
- Adopter(s) 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 Adopter(s) fail to comply with any or all of the aforementioned clauses, terms and/or conditions, it will result in the forfeiture of all rights with regard to this dog, repossession by DARP without refund or donation amount, and immediate transfer of physical custody. Adopter(s) will be responsible for any/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. It 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 dog to behave in dangerous ways that may result in injury to you, another person or dog. Other risks include, but are not limited to, the inexperience, negligence or irresponsibility of a dog owner/handler; the inability to predict a dog’s reaction to sound, movements, objects, persons, or other animals; and actions by the dog due to fright, anger, stress, insect bites, or natural reactions such as jumping, pulling, resisting and biting. Other risks include the hazards associated with environmental and traffic conditions, acts of God, inclement weather, slip and falls, premises defects, equipment failure, failure in instruction/supervision, and all other circumstances inherent to dogs and/or outdoor activities.
By typing your name below, the Adopter agrees to all of the above terms and conditions.
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*Adoption fee should not be submitted until the adoption is finalized and you are instructed to do so by your adoption coordinator.

Canine 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.