| ADOPTION
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
I/we,
the undersigned adopting party, understand and agree to the following
terms and conditions of this contract in the acquisition of the above-described
Siberian Husky, hereinafter referred to as "dog":
1.
To return the dog to the Rescue Program if unable to keep the dog. To
never abandon the dog or surrender, sell, or give the dog to a shelter,
pet dealer, or a laboratory.
2. To notify the Rescue Program if the dog is lost or stolen and to make
all reasonable efforts to locate the dog.
3. To never allow this dog to be trained for or used for protection or
as an attack dog.
4. To treat this dog as a family pet with affection and kindness, never
subjecting this dog to abuse or cruelty.
5. To provide regular veterinary care, including annual shots, heartworm
preventative, and parasite checks.
6. To always keep this dog within a fenced yard (not on a chain), on a
leash, or safely within the home.
7. To not transport this dog unconfined in an open vehicle.
8. To regularly check the tightness of any collar. To affix any licenses
and tags to the collar and to never leave a choke chain on the dog when
not attended.
9. To notify the Rescue Program of the dog's annual progress.
10. To allow the Rescue Program to periodically check on this dog.
11. To contact the Rescue Program, a veterinarian, or an obedience trainer
when problems arise so that the problem may be eliminated or alleviated.
I/we further understand and agree that:
12. Non-compliance with any of the above terms and conditions may result
in the immediate forfeiture of the dog and that the Rescue Program may
reclaim this dog without payment of compensation to me/us. Initials:__________
13. The Rescue Program has explained the typical characteristics and temperament
of the Siberian Husky. Initials:__________
14. The Rescue Program has advised me/us that the dog can sometimes dig,
chew, soil, and exhibit other undesirable traits unless properly supervised,
confined, and trained. Initials:__________
15. The Rescue Program has given me the attached information sheet on
this dog. Initials:__________
16. The Rescue Program has advised me that this dog may have been neglected,
mistreated, or abused and that special care or precautions may be required.
Initials:__________
17. Any notices required to the Rescue Program required by this contract
will be sent first class mail to: P.O. Box 3, Cedar Crest, NM 87008 (rescue
address) Initials:__________
18. The Rescue Program has provided me/us with the above-mentioned dog.
Initials:__________
In
consideration of the adoption of this dog, I/we agree to assume full responsibility
for the conduct of this dog upon the date of this contract. I/we further
agree to hold harmless the Rescue Program, its board of directors, its
officers, its volunteers, and any individuals associated with the Rescue
Program and to indemnify such organizations or individuals for any damages
or costs resulting from liability, known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated,
as a result of the dog's conduct after the date of this adoption contract.
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