ADOPTION APPLICATION
(Labrador Retriever Rescue of Middle Tennessee)


Applicant Name: ________________________________________________________

Physical Address:________________________________________________________

City:_____________________________________  State:___________ Zip:_________

Home Phone: ________________________  Work Phone:______________________

E-mail: ________________________________________________________________



Please list the any pets, their species, breed, age and sex that you currently own at this time:

Species                                   Breed                            Age                              Sex        
Cat/dog/bird/fish                                                                              Neutered/spayed/intact.

_______________           ____________                _________        __________________

_______________           ____________                _________        __________________

_______________           ____________                _________        __________________


If you do not currently own any pets at this time but have in the past, please tell us about those pet(s).






Are you married or single, have children?  If so, what are their ages?






Do you currently have a veterinarian?  Please give us his or her name and practice name.
Do you own or rent your home?  If you rent, can you furnish us with landlord proof that you are allowed to have a pet over 60 pounds?




How do you plan to contain the dog to your property?  Fenced yard, daily walks on leash, off leash�please explain?



Are you willing to enroll in a basic obedience class if needed?



Are you willing to crate train the dog if necessary?



Are you able to provide between $800.00 and $1500.00 per year for the regular care and up keep to own a dog?



What type of activity level do you expect from a Labrador Retriever?

Highly Active__  Moderately Active__  Low key__ Very laid back__



How have you educated yourself about the Labrador Breed? (Books, AKC, acquainted with other labs, etc. Please explain)



PREFERECES

(Please indicate your choices below and if flexible, indicate the choices with #1, #2, etc.)

COLOR:  Black___   Chocolate___  Yellow___     

SEX:  Male___  Female___    AGE RANGE:   _________________________________


____________________________________________     ________________________
Applicant(s) signature                                                           Date



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ADOPTION AGREEMENT
(LABRADOR RETRIEVER RESCUE OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE)


This agreement made between the parties of _______________________________ hereinafter referred to as the adopter and Labrador Retriever Rescue of Middle Tennessee, hereinafter referred to as LRRMT.  This agreement is entered on this day _____________of __________, 2002.

This adoption is for the following described Labrador Retriever:

Sex:_____    Color and/or markings_________________  Name_________________

Permanent Identification:___________________________________________

A). The adopter agrees to pay a $150.00 non-refundable adoption fee to LRRMT.
The adopter understands that the dog may be returned to rescue at any time for any reason but the adoption fee will be retained to help cover some of the cost associated with the care of all rescued Labradors under LRRMT management.
B). The adopter agrees to provide this dog with annual preventative veterinary care such as regular inoculations for communicable diseases including rabies.  The adopter also agrees to provide monthly heartworm prevention and any other medical care as needed.
C). The adopter agrees to never chain this dog or allow the dog to roam freely.
D). If the adopter is ever committed by a court of animal cruelty, the dog shall be returned to LRRMT immediately.
E). LRRMT cannot warranty this dog in any way against health or temperament.  LRRMT makes every effort to evaluate a dog in temperament prior to placing such dog with the adopter. Any medical conditions that are known or have previously occurred will be acknowledged to the adopter.  The adopter agrees not to hold LRRMT or its volunteers responsible or liable for any damages or monetary expenses occurred as a result of this dog�s temperament and/or health.
F). If this dog is ever returned to LRRMT, no adoption fees or any portion thereof will be refunded. LRRMT will make every effort to re-home the dog, however LRRMY does not disclose adoptee personal information to previous adopters.
G): LRRMT has the right to reclaim this dog if the owner has been found to be neglectful and/or in breach of this agreement.

I______________________________________have read the above agreement and agree to abide with all conditions A-G set forth above.


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Signature (Adopter)                                                         Date

________________________________                          __________________
Signature LRRMT Representative                                   Date


RETURN TO:
LRRMT
Teresa Gordy
190 Sutton Lane
Ashland City TN 37015
Please print the forms below and once completed return to LRRCT.
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