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Reign and Hail Sheltie Rescue
Adoption Contract
This agreement is made and hereby entered into, on this _______ day of
___________________, by and between Reign and Hail Sheltie Rescue, and
___________________________________, hereafter referred to as Adopter. The dog described
below will hereafter be referred to as "Rescue sheltie", "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.
Breed: __________________________________________ Purebred Mix (A photo of dog is kept
on file)
Color _________________________ Male / Female Age of dog at adoption: ___________
Estimate / Known
DOB if known: _______________________________
In consideration of a donation of $ ________ ; Reign and Hail Sheltie Rescue agrees
to allow Adopter to adopt, a Rescue Sheltie known as _____________________, under the
terms set forth in this contract.
Reign and Hail 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.
- 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 Reign and Hail Sheltie Rescue for a refund of your
donation.
- At this date of adoption, Adopter agrees to assume all medical expenses, food, grooming,
and any other costs associated with this dog. If this dog needs veterinary care within 2
weeks of it's adoption the adopter agrees to either pay for the vet care himself, or
return the dog to Reign and Hail Sheltie Rescue for a refund of the adoption donation.
Reign and Hail Sheltie Rescue does not pay for, nor reimburse for any veterinary
services performed outside of our program.
- 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
immediately return the dog to Reign and Hail Sheltie Rescue. In the
case of a long distance adoption, it is the adopter's responsibility to transport the dog
back to Reign and Hail Sheltie Rescue in a safe and approved manner. There will be
no refund after the 2 week period, unless approved by a RHSR representative.
- 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.
- Adopter understands that RHSR requires at least a fully fenced-in rear yard.
Invisible fencing is not acceptable. Adopter agrees to return the dog to
RHSR immediatly
if they ever choose to live in a home that does not have a fully fenced-in
yard. This dog is never to be allowed off a leash when it is outdoors unless it
is in a fenced-in secure area.
- 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. 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 further gives
Reign and Hail 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 agrees that IF
this dog were to get loose, and become lost, adopter will contact Sheltie Rescue
immediately. Adopter agrees to follow the search instructions provided by Sheltie
Rescue as provided. Adopter agrees to provide any and all resources needed (both
financial and/or otherwise) in the search and recovery of the dog.
- Adopter agrees to have an ID tag made, and attach it to the dogs collar. Adopter
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 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. This
dog may never be left outdoors if you are not home.
- Adopter understands that Reign and Hail Sheltie Rescue will never place a known biter.
However, Adopter is fully aware and does understand that any dog may bite if
provoked, or if scared, sick or injured. Therefore, Adopter agrees to use caution
when allowing any strange adult or child to be near this dog. Adopter further agrees
to never allow anyone to run up on, 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 RHSR to visit the home at any time to
check on the wellbeing of this dog. Adopter understands and agrees that
Reign and Hail Sheltie Rescue may ask for this dog to be returned to them upon finding any
evidence of neglect and/or abuse, or any breech of any part of this agreement, at no
expense to Reign and Hail Sheltie Rescue, and with no refund of any monies. IF
Reign and Hail Sheltie Rescue does ask for this dog to be returned to them, Adopter
agrees to do so within 24 hours.
- Should Reign and Hail 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 legal fee’s incurred, in the process of enforcing
this contract, or reclaiming the dog.
I have read and understand this entire agreement, and do hereby agree to ALL the
above terms.
________________________________ __________________________
Adopters Name
Adopters Signature
_____________________ ___________________
___________ __________
Adopters Street
Address
City
State
Zip
__________________________
______________________________
Home Phone #
Work Phone #
_________________________
________________________________________
Date
Adopters Drivers License number
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