Nevada Sheltie Rescue - Adoption Contract

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Adoption Contract

This agreement is made and hereby entered into, on this _______ day of _______________,_________, by and between Nevada Sheltie Rescue, and ___________________________________, hereafter referred to as Adopter. The dog described below will hereafter be referred to as "Dog", or "The dog", or "This dog".   The purpose of this contract is to ensure that adopter provides this dog with the best possible care and treatment throughout its life.

Color ____________________ Male / Female              Age of dog at adoption: ___________ Estimate Known     DOB if known: _______________________________
(A photo of dog is kept on file)

In consideration of a donation of $ ________ ;   Nevada Sheltie Rescue agrees to allow Adopter to adopt, a Rescue Sheltie known as _____________________, under the terms set forth in this contract.

Nevada Sheltie Rescue warrants that at this time and to the best of our knowledge this dog:

_____ Is current on all shots, is spayed or neutered, is heartworm negative, has been wormed, has been groomed, and is taking flea and heartworm prevention medication.

_____ Is in good health, and free of any diseases at this time.

_____ Other: _______________________________________________________

Adopter understands and agrees to abide by the following terms of adoption:

If, within two weeks, for any reason, you decide this dog is not right for you or your family, you may return the dog to Nevada Sheltie Rescue for a refund of your donation.   The dog must be in the same condition as it left in, or a pro-rated refund will be given.

Adopter agrees to treat this animal in a humane and loving way at all times, and to make sure that anyone temporarily caring for this dog will do the same.

The Adopter agrees to provide this dog, and all other animals he/she owns with proper veterinary care as is recommended by his or her veterinarian, for the rest of each animal’s life. This includes yearly vaccinations and prevention of parasites, and fleas and ticks. Adopter also agrees to keep this dog on a monthly heartworm prevention and flea control program throughout the dog’s entire lifetime.   We recommend Sentinel or Interceptor. Adopter further agrees to take this dog to his/her veterinarian for a routine check up at least once every year, and to follow the advice of his veterinarian. Adopter also agrees to provide any other medical attention the dog may need in its lifetime. Adopter further gives Nevada Sheltie Rescue permission to verify this care by contacting and talking with adopter’s veterinarian.

Adopter understands that Shelties are a very shy breed, and are a great "runaway" risk during the first 30 days in a new home. Adopter understands to take extra precaution during the first month to prevent this dog from getting loose outside, or running out of a door that was left open.   Adopter fully agrees that IF this dog were to get loose, and become lost, adopter will contact Sheltie Rescue for instructions on finding the lost sheltie. Adopter agrees to follow the search instructions provided by Sheltie Rescue exactly as provided. Adopter agrees to provide any and all resources needed (both financial and/or otherwise) in the search and recovery of the dog.

The Adopter agrees that ownership of this dog is not transferable. The Adopter agrees that if for any reason he/she is unable to continue to house and care for the dog, or if he/she should decide that he no longer wants to keep this dog, that he will notify and immediately turn ownership back over to:    Nevada Sheltie Rescue.   There will be no refund after the 2 week period.

Adopter agrees to have an ID tag made, and attach it to the dogs collar. Adopter further agrees to make certain the dog wears its collar with ID tag at all times. The information on the tag should include your at least your phone number. Adopter agrees to make certain this ID tag always has current information on it .

Adopter agrees to license this dog according to any local ordinances.

Adopter agrees to keep this dog clean and well groomed at all times.

Adopter agrees to feed a wholesome, premium dog food, and have fresh water available at all times. Generic dog food, store brand dog foods, or no-name dog foods are not considered premium food.

This dog is being placed with the strict understanding that it is going to a private home, to live as an indoor pet. The Adopter agrees that this dog will reside in the home of the Adopter, not outside.   This means that this dog will be inside adopter’s home except for potty breaks and supervised playtime outside.

Adopter agrees that this dog will never be allowed off a leash when it is outdoors unless it is in a fenced-in area or fenced yard. This dog may never be left outdoors if you are not home.

Adopter understands that Nevada Sheltie Rescue will never place a known biter. However, Adopter is fully aware and does understand that any dog may bite if provoked. Therefore, Adopter agrees to use due caution when allowing any stranger or child to be near this dog, and will never allow any child to threaten, squeeze, poke, step on, or otherwise pose a perceived threat to this dog.

Adopter understands that no one can predict what medical or temperament problems a dog may have in its lifetime. No one from our organization may guarantee anything other than the current health and temperament of this dog.

The Adopter agrees that he/she is not acting as, or in part of any agent in the purchase of this Dog, and that the Adopter will not sell this Dog to any other person, agent, or pet store.

Adopter grants permission for a representative of NSR to visit the home at any time to check on the wellbeing of this dog. Adopter further agrees that Nevada Sheltie Rescue may repossess this dog upon any evidence of neglect and/or abuse, or any breach of any part of this agreement, at no expense to the Nevada Sheltie Rescue, and with no refund of any monies. IF Nevada Sheltie Rescue does ask for this dog to be returned to them, Adopter agrees to do so within 24 hours.

Should Nevada Sheltie Rescue need to seek legal action against the Adopter for any violations of this Agreement, the Adopter hereby agrees it will assume any and all attorney costs, court fees, and any other legal fee’s incurred, in the process of enforcing this contract, or repossessing the dog.

Other: __________________________________________________________________________________

I have read and understand this entire agreement, and do hereby agree to ALL the above terms.

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                                 Adopters Name                                         Adopters Signature

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            Adopters Street Address                                  City                                 State                          Zip

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