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ADOPTION AGREEMENT
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TERMS OF ADOPTION:
1. You agree to adopt a male/female (your breed), aged_____, color______with
the call name of "_______________".
2. Because the dog has already been altered, you agree to donate $________ to
the (rescue name) Rescue for this service.
3. (Your breed, if appropriate) are typically affectionate and friendly, and
Rescue will not place a dog known to have an unsound temperament. However, no
one can predict how any dog will react in a given situation, especially without
complete knowledge of its life experiences. Therefore, adoptive owners are
strongly urged to exercise prudence and caution in introducing an adoptive dog
into a new situation until the (breed name) has become fully adjusted to its new
environment and the adoptive owner has had an opportunity to become familiar
with that (breed name's) unique personality.
4. No (breed name) will be placed in a new home which does not provide a
fenced yard, except for apartment dwellers. A (breed name) must never be allowed
to run loose. It should always carry identifying tags or be tattooed with an
identifying name or number, or have a microchip implant. Apartment dwellers must
agree to always walk the dog on a leash. Because (breed name) are bred as (breed
propose), they will (______________ ). Basically, (breed name) are best kept as
house dogs in close companionship with their families. (When appropriate)They
should also be in a home where they will be sleeping in the home and not left
outdoors at night.
5. Adoptive owners must be prepared to demonstrate their ability and
willingness to provide proper food, medical care, and a loving, safe, healthy
and clean environment for the adoptive (breed name). Even if the dog has already
had a basic obedience course, we urge a "refresher" course to
establish respect and a close rapport more rapidly between dog and owner. Always
be sure that the trainer is familiar with the (breed name)'s temperament.
6. The ownership and responsibility for the adopted (breed name) belongs
solely to the adoptive owners. However, if for some valid reason, the adoption
does not work to the advantage of the new owner and the dog, (rescue name)
Rescue must be contacted and given the option of reacquiring the (breed name)
before any further placement. The adoptive owner shall not transfer ownership of
the (breed name) unless the (rescue name)Rescue elects not to exercise this
option with 14 days.
7. Inasmuch as is practical, each prospective adoptive home will be visited
by a (rescue name) Rescue member to evaluate its qualifications as an adoptive
home.
8. The placement of a male (breed name) in a home in which another male dog
of any breed lives will be considered only in the most exceptional cases, and
this type of placement is strongly discouraged. A follow-up visit and supportive
advice by a participating (rescue name) Rescue member will be strongly urged
following placement of a (breed name) through the Rescue.
9. The (rescue name) Rescue makes no representations or warranties regarding
the temperament or physical condition of any adoptive (breed name). All
warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, where they are applicable, are hereby specifically
disclaimed.
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