San Diego Spaniel Rescue
2828 University Avenue, #103-126
San Diego, CA 92104
858/614-2150
SDSR.org
THIS IS A SAMPLE OF OUR ADOPTION CONTRACT ONLY, PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. PLEASE DO NOT FILL OUT THIS SAMPLE CONTRACT FOR ADOPTION PURPOSES. THANK YOU!
This Agreement is made and entered into on this _______ day of ____________, 200__, by Peggy Mundell (Rescue) and the following individual(s), hereinafter "Adopter":
Name: ______________________________________
Home Address: ______________________________________
City, State, Zip: ______________________________________
Business Address: ______________________________________
City, State, Zip: ______________________________________
E-Mail Address: ______________________________________
Home Phone: ___________________________ Cell Phone: _______________________________
Work Phone: ___________________________
WHEREAS Adopter expressly wishes to adopt the following dog, known as and particularly described as follows:
Name _______________________________
Color _______________________________
Breed _______________________________
Sex _______________________________
Age _______________________________
Altered _______________________________
Now, therefore, for good and valuable consideration, and in further consideration for the mutual promises made herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Adopter shall be asked to make a non-refundable donation $XX.XX for each dog adopted. This placement donation shall be used to help Rescue offset the large expenses incurred in rescuing, boarding, and caring for these dogs.
2. All dogs placed for adoption have been examined by a certified veterinarian. If the dog's past health records have been given by a previous owner, Rescue will provide these records to Adopter. Rescue attempts to contact the dog's past veterinarians, but sometimes contact cannot be made. Even when it is made, Rescue cannot assure the completeness or accuracy of the veterinary records.
3. Adopter shall immediately provide the dog with a comfortable and safe leash and collar, including a sturdy and securely connected identification tag, bearing Adopter's name and phone number in readable script. Adopter shall not allow the dog outdoors without proper identification on the dog at all times.
4. Adopter shall not transfer, sell, give away or in any other way change custody of the dog from Adopter to any other person or entity. If Adopter no longer wants or cannot keep the dog, Adopter must return the dog to Rescue.
5. If the dog is no longer wanted or can no longer be kept, and this is a long distance adoption, or Adopter has moved a long distance from Rescue following the adoption (in both cases more than 50 miles from the place of adoption), Adopter assumes sole responsibility and expense for returning the dog promptly and safely to Rescue. Adopter shall immediately notify Rescue of Adopter's intent to give up the dog.
ADOPTER'S INITIALS: _____.
6. If adopting a puppy, and it is too early to spay or neuter, Adopter agrees to spay or neuter the puppy no later than the following date: ________________. ADOPTER'S INITIALS:______.
7. If the dog is lost, stolen or deceased, Adopter shall immediately notify Rescue.
8. Adopter will not allow the dog to be used for medical or experimental purposes.
9. Adopter will not leave the dog in the care of an individual or individuals who by age and/or mental capacity are not capable of responsibly attending to the dog.
10. Adopter shall treat the dog humanely, particularly with respect to the provision of adequate food, water and shelter. Adopter will never physically or emotionally abuse the dog; nor will Adopter let any other person or animal physically or emotionally abuse the dog.
11. Adopter will never leave the dog unattended in a car.
12. Adopter shall not keep the dog outdoors for extended periods of time, always considering the weather and the dog's general health and safety. It is clearly understood that the dog is an indoor companion. Inside housing is to be provided at all times; at no time will the dog be housed out of doors.
Adopter shall not chain or tie the dog for an unreasonable period of time (in excess of one hour; less if weather is hot, cold or inclement), and never without abundant moving space and responsible human supervision at all times. Dog shall never be left outdoors without responsible human supervision.
13. Adopter shall provide routine and emergency veterinary care as needed. Booster vaccinations shall be administered at least once per year with a routine examination.
14. The dog is being adopted as a companion only. Adopter shall not use the dog for guarding, protection, or breeding purposes.
15. Rescue may make inquiries about and/or examine the dog at any time, upon reasonable notice to Adopter. Adopter shall not withhold from Rescue access to the dog or the dog's medical records. Adopter shall promptly respond to any Rescue concerns about the status and condition of the dog.
16. If Adopter resides in housing which is rented, Adopter shall obtain permission from the landlord prior to the dog's placement with Adopter. A copy of the lease approving pets in the rental housing will be acceptable.
17. Adopter understands that adopted dogs typically will require time to adjust to their new homes and surroundings. This includes attitude and housebreaking adjustments.
18. Adopter will notify Rescue of any change of address or location where the dog is being kept.
19. In the event that Rescue determines, in its sole discretion, that Adopter is not providing adequate food, shelter, veterinary care or is otherwise in breach of any of its obligations herein, Rescue shall be entitled to take back the dog and make appropriate arrangements for the dog's care and/or readoption. Should such an event occur, the donation made by Adopter shall be forfeited.
20. It is expressly understood by and between the parties that Rescue makes no representations or warranties about the dog whatsoever, including the following:
-- Health, temperament, intelligence or compatibility with any other person(s), animals(s) or thing(s).
-- The dog's ability to reasonably adjust to Adopter's home.
-- Previous ownership of the dog.
21. It is expressly understood by and between the parties that Rescue may have little or no information or records for the dog or about the dog's history. Adopter agrees to adopt the dog although little or no information has been provided to Adopter. Adopter expressly understands that the dog is adopted AS IS.
22. Adopter shall not hold Rescue liable or responsible for any medical care or treatment for the dog.
23. Adopter expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Rescue and any of its agents, representatives and volunteers for and against any and all manner of actions and causes of actions, suits, debts, dues, accounts, bonds, covenants, agreements, judgments, claims and demands whatsoever arising from or relating to the adoption, placement and/or possession of the dog.
24. Adopter expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Rescue and any of its agents, representatives and volunteers for and against any and all damage and/or injury caused by the dog to any other person(s), animal(s) or thing(s).