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Recycled Ruffs Chihuahua Rescue, Inc.
Adoption Contract
This agreement is made by_________________________, and between the Recycled Ruffs
Chihuahua Rescue, Inc. representative/founder Tammy King, hereinafter referred
to as "rescuer", and __________________________________, hereinafter referred to
as the "adopter". The adopter hereby understands, promises, and agrees that in receipt of this dog to
forever release, discharge and covenant to hold harmless rescuer and by other
person, firm, or organization charged or chargeable with responsibility or
liability, their heirs, administrators, executors, successors, and assigns from
any and all claims, damages, and costs, expenses, loss of services, actions and
causes of action belonging to the said adopter, arising out of any act or
occurrence from the present time and particularly on account of the adoption of:
Name:
_______________________
Sex:
_________________________
Color:
________________________
Date of Birth/Approximate Age: ________________hereinafter referred to as "this dog"
or the "dog". The adopter hereby declares that no representations about the nature of the adopted
dog, nor any representations regarding the nature and extent of legal liability,
or of financial responsibility have induced the adopter to sign this contract.
Recycled Ruffs Chihuahua Rescue acknowledges receipt of an adoption donation in the
amount of $100 to $250 (depending on the adopter or dog’s age) to aid with
reimbursement of veterinary and other expenses from the adopter.
The adopter hereby acknowledges the following provisions as defined:
FEE:
The donation is not a fee or sale price, but a request to defer or reimburse rescuer
for any and all medical expenses, or any other expenses incurred by the dog or
rescuer to consider dog for adoption.
COLLARS AND TAGS
The dog will not wear a pinch collar or any similar article around the neck for the
purpose of any basic training, any basic correcting, of for permanent use of
identification. It is NOT recommended to walk the dog by only a collar and
leash; the dog should wear a harness when on leash. This should prevent any neck
injury to the dog. The dog shall at all times be required to wear a collar with
the rabies tag, identification tag (displaying the contact number and the county
license). A leash is required when the dog is taken out in a public area which
enforces a leash law, any area which requires total control over the dog at all
times, and any area which requires the dog to be leashed at all times when
walking in a residential area.
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP
The dog shall not be sold, given to, or adopted to anyone else, nor shall there be
any transfer of ownership to any firm, corporation, or organization of other
homeless animals, such as another rescue facility, or research facility.
The dog adopted from rescuer must be returned to Recycled Ruffs Chihuahua Rescue if
for any reason the adopter can no longer keep it, or if the owner passes away.
Violation of this agreement will result in court costs and attorney fees
payable by the adopter if necessary for the rescuer to redeem the dog.
ENVIRONMENT
The dog shall reside indoors, in the adopter's home, and live as a family member
and companion only. The dog will not be kept outdoors during the adopter's
working hours, or at any other time left alone outdoors while the adopter is
not at home. The dog may be confined to a kennel, or a room such as a bedroom
or basement, or any other room of adequate size, and protected from the
elements of weather at all times.
The adopter is not to expose the dog to harmful objects, poisons, or other living
creatures that may endanger the dog's life. The dog may be crated for no longer
than eight (8) hours in a twenty-four (24) hour period of time. The crate must
be large enough for the dog to stand up and lay comfortably on its side. This
dog is to be strictly an indoor pet.
HEALTH PROGRAM
Rescuer reserves the right to verify with the adopter's veterinarian that the dog shall
also have regular booster shots of DA2PP. The dog should also be heartworm
tested annually. Any care needed for the health and well-being of the dog
should be completed. If the proper medical care cannot be done than the adopter
MUST return the dog to the care of Recycled Ruffs Chihuahua Rescue without any
reimbursement of monies.
The adult dog when adopted will be seen by a veterinarian within fourteen (14) days
of the adoption date to ensure that the dog is healthy. Rescuer reserves the
right to check with the veterinarian at any time to verify that all the basic
health requirements are being done. Renewal of rabies vaccine is required by
law and therefore by the terms of this contract. The rescuer does not have the right to
ever surgically alter any parts of the dog after adoption (this excludes
neutering or spaying). This includes cutting the dog’s vocal cords,
cropping ears, removing dew claws or docking the dog’s
tail.
IMPORTANT NOTICE – TEMPERMENT
Rescuer makes no explicit or implicit guarantees in reference to the health and/or
temperament of the dog. The dog is adopted "as is" and the adopter assumes all
responsibility for treatment of any and all existing conditions, or any other
conditions of physical or temperament changes that may occur. Rescuer will
provide the dog with the spay/neuter, fecal test to be sure that the dog is
free of parasites, basic vaccines, heartworm tested, and micro chipped before
adoption if the age and current health of the dog permits.
While the rescuer makes every effort to place only healthy animals, the rescuer
cannot guarantee the health of any animal, and shall not be held responsible
for any medical expenses which may be incurred, hereby expressly excluding any
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose,
including, without limitation, any warranties regarding health, temperament or
whether the animal is housebroken.
REMEDY FOR NON-COMPLIANCE
It is agreed that rescuer shall retain superior title in said animal, limited to
and for the express purpose of assuring the animal's well-being, and only
exercise its superior claim in the event it appears to rescue that the proper
and humane care, as specified in the above adoption provisions, is not being
afforded said animal, in which case the animal may be taken through a claim and
delivery proceeding. The adopter further agrees that if there is any breach or default of the terms of
this contract, and the dog must be redeemed through a claim and delivery
service, that the adopter will be held liable for all court costs and fees for
the adopter's attorney and for rescuer's attorney. This has been read to the adopter and explained to the adopter. The adopter has read
this, understands and agrees to this, and is signing this contract.
TRANSPORTATION
The dog will not ride in the back of a pickup truck under any circumstances,
including those such as in a cage/kennel, or tied. The dog shall not remain in
any vehicle in extreme heat, with windows down, or unattended for any amount of
time.
ADEQUATE FENCING
The adopter agrees that the definition of an adequate fence is a fence that
encloses a yard or a large pen, larger than the outdoor kennels. An adequate
fence is one that prevents the dog within to go out of the area by jumping,
digging, or exiting through gates not properly secured. The fence will prevent
any other animal from entering the property the dog lives on, and will be
secure enough to prevent intruders or small children from easily gaining entry.
The adequate fence does not include a split rail, electric, or invisible fence.
A shock, or electric, collar is not acceptable. An outdoor kennel environment
is not acceptable for housing, safety, or the emotional well-being of the dog.
If the dog should be able to jump over, or dig under, the fence it is no longer
an adequate fence and must be repaired by raising it to four (4) feet or
sealing any and all weak spots immediately. This decision on whether a home is
adequately fenced will be made by rescuer, not by the adopter. While the fence
is not serving the purpose, the adopter shall not leave the dog unattended in
the yard at any time.
RESCUER'S RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
Rescuer reserves the right to follow up on this adoption, to inspect the animal and
where the animal is kept, for the sole purpose of determining compliance with
the terms of the within contract, by making a personal visit to the premises of
the adopter at any time during the entire lifespan of the dog. If the terms and
conditions of this contract are not upheld by the adopter, and/or any
misrepresentations have been made by the adopter, rescuer reserves the right to
terminate this contract and the adopters will agree to allow a representative
of rescuer to reclaim the dog without notice or refund. The adopter further
agrees to pay liquidated damages, in the amount of fifty (50) dollars per day,
for every day that the adopter fails to comply with the agreement terms, or
willingly surrender the dog at time the incident has become knowledge to
rescuer. Rescuer's reservation of rights also includes not adopting a dog into
an area or environment that may endanger the life of the dog, which includes
relocating with the dog after the adoption agreement. If the dog becomes lost, seriously injured, and/or permanently disfigured, or for
any reason the dog dies, the rescuer must be notified within five (5) business days. Notification of rescuer is to include all veterinarian, animal control,
legal, and other paperwork.
ADOPTER'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF TERMS
The undersigned adopter hereby acknowledges receipt of the above described animal
and therefore agrees to the following terms:
1. The dog will not be allowed off leash except within adequate fencing. 2. The
dog will not be chained to a doghouse, or chained outside to any type of object
or outbuilding. 3. The dog is not to live in a garage, doghouse, or any type of
outbuilding. 4. The dog will wear a collar or harness with an ID tag when
outside of its home. 5. Shelter from weather must be provided for the dog at
any time that the dog is outside, if the weather is extreme heat, extreme cold,
or any other weather condition that may endanger the health of the dog. The dog
is not to remain solely in a crate while indoors, only while adopter is not at
home, if at all, and not for more than eight (8) hours a day. 6. The dog is not
to be left with small children at any time when unattended by an adult. 7. The
dog must due heartworm tests each year, receive annual shots and other proper
veterinary care. 8. The dog is to have adequate care, food, water, and shelter
at all times. 9. The adopter shall refrain from physical abuse of the animal
and from otherwise treating the animal in an inhumane manner. 10. If for some
reason the adopter no longer wants the dog, it will be returned to Recycled
Ruffs Chihuahua Rescue. 11. Recycled Ruffs Chihuahua Rescue makes no guarantees
about the dog's temperament, behavior and/or health. 12. All fees are
non-refundable, except if the dog is returned to the rescuer within 14 days of
adoption, than 50% of the adoption fee will be returned to adopter.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND NOTIFICATION
The adopter agrees to notify rescuer no less than ten (10) business days prior to
change of address, or change of environment that will affect the dog, and no
more than five (5) business days after any incident involving animal control
and/or complaints arising from said ownership of the dog.
COSTS OF ENFORCEMENT
Should it become necessary for rescuer to take action to recover an adopted dog, or
otherwise enforce the provisions of the adoption contract agreement, the
undersigned adopter(s) will be responsible for all court costs and all attorney
fees representing either the adopter or rescuer.
CONFIDENTIALITY
This is a confidential agreement between the adopter and the rescuer.
RIGHT OF OWNERSHIP
The dog adopted from rescue is "sole property" of rescue, and has been surrendered
as such by private owners or animal facilities that have signed a statement
agreeing that the above mentioned dog is not owned property of any other
person, firm or organization. Rescuer shall not be held liable, charged, or
chargeable for any misrepresentations unknown to this rescuer.
Signed this ________ day of ________, in the year ____
Adopter's Signature(s): ___________________________
Adopter's Address: _____________________________
City: _________________________________________
State & Zip Code: _______________________
Home Phone: ___________________________
Work Phone: ___________________________
Rescuer's Signature(s): _______________________
Rescue Agency: “Recycled Ruffs Chihuahua Rescue, Inc”
Rescue Address: PO BOX 701 City: Windsor State & Zip Code: CO 80550-0701
Phone: 970-215-7250
EXTENDED PROVISION OF CONTRACT OBEDIENCE TRAINING
The adopter agrees and promises to enroll said dog in an obedience class within six
(6) months of this ______day of ____________, in the year ______. The adopter
further agrees to go to classes with the dog, and start the training on the day
the class begins. The adopter agrees and understands that the terms of this
training requires completing the entire course. If the adopter does not do
obedience classes, than the training should be done by Tammy King, the rescuer
in a six (6) week learning environment. Puppies that have not received all DA2PP vaccinations are not required to attend
obedience classes, nor is it advised. DA2PP vaccinations are given four (4) weeks apart until the full series has been
completed. At this time, the above extended provision is required.
Signature of Adopter(s): _________________________________________
Date signed:______________________________________
Signature of Rescuer: __________________________________________
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Adoption Contract
This agreement is made by_________________________, and between the Recycled Ruffs
Chihuahua Rescue, Inc. representative/founder Tammy King, hereinafter referred
to as "rescuer", and __________________________________, hereinafter referred to
as the "adopter". The adopter hereby understands, promises, and agrees that in receipt of this dog to
forever release, discharge and covenant to hold harmless rescuer and by other
person, firm, or organization charged or chargeable with responsibility or
liability, their heirs, administrators, executors, successors, and assigns from
any and all claims, damages, and costs, expenses, loss of services, actions and
causes of action belonging to the said adopter, arising out of any act or
occurrence from the present time and particularly on account of the adoption of:
Name:
_______________________
Sex:
_________________________
Color:
________________________
Date of Birth/Approximate Age: ________________hereinafter referred to as "this dog"
or the "dog". The adopter hereby declares that no representations about the nature of the adopted
dog, nor any representations regarding the nature and extent of legal liability,
or of financial responsibility have induced the adopter to sign this contract.
Recycled Ruffs Chihuahua Rescue acknowledges receipt of an adoption donation in the
amount of $100 to $250 (depending on the adopter or dog’s age) to aid with
reimbursement of veterinary and other expenses from the adopter.
The adopter hereby acknowledges the following provisions as defined:
FEE:
The donation is not a fee or sale price, but a request to defer or reimburse rescuer
for any and all medical expenses, or any other expenses incurred by the dog or
rescuer to consider dog for adoption.
COLLARS AND TAGS
The dog will not wear a pinch collar or any similar article around the neck for the
purpose of any basic training, any basic correcting, of for permanent use of
identification. It is NOT recommended to walk the dog by only a collar and
leash; the dog should wear a harness when on leash. This should prevent any neck
injury to the dog. The dog shall at all times be required to wear a collar with
the rabies tag, identification tag (displaying the contact number and the county
license). A leash is required when the dog is taken out in a public area which
enforces a leash law, any area which requires total control over the dog at all
times, and any area which requires the dog to be leashed at all times when
walking in a residential area.
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP
The dog shall not be sold, given to, or adopted to anyone else, nor shall there be
any transfer of ownership to any firm, corporation, or organization of other
homeless animals, such as another rescue facility, or research facility.
The dog adopted from rescuer must be returned to Recycled Ruffs Chihuahua Rescue if
for any reason the adopter can no longer keep it, or if the owner passes away.
Violation of this agreement will result in court costs and attorney fees
payable by the adopter if necessary for the rescuer to redeem the dog.
ENVIRONMENT
The dog shall reside indoors, in the adopter's home, and live as a family member
and companion only. The dog will not be kept outdoors during the adopter's
working hours, or at any other time left alone outdoors while the adopter is
not at home. The dog may be confined to a kennel, or a room such as a bedroom
or basement, or any other room of adequate size, and protected from the
elements of weather at all times.
The adopter is not to expose the dog to harmful objects, poisons, or other living
creatures that may endanger the dog's life. The dog may be crated for no longer
than eight (8) hours in a twenty-four (24) hour period of time. The crate must
be large enough for the dog to stand up and lay comfortably on its side. This
dog is to be strictly an indoor pet.
HEALTH PROGRAM
Rescuer reserves the right to verify with the adopter's veterinarian that the dog shall
also have regular booster shots of DA2PP. The dog should also be heartworm
tested annually. Any care needed for the health and well-being of the dog
should be completed. If the proper medical care cannot be done than the adopter
MUST return the dog to the care of Recycled Ruffs Chihuahua Rescue without any
reimbursement of monies.
The adult dog when adopted will be seen by a veterinarian within fourteen (14) days
of the adoption date to ensure that the dog is healthy. Rescuer reserves the
right to check with the veterinarian at any time to verify that all the basic
health requirements are being done. Renewal of rabies vaccine is required by
law and therefore by the terms of this contract. The rescuer does not have the right to
ever surgically alter any parts of the dog after adoption (this excludes
neutering or spaying). This includes cutting the dog’s vocal cords,
cropping ears, removing dew claws or docking the dog’s
tail.
IMPORTANT NOTICE – TEMPERMENT
Rescuer makes no explicit or implicit guarantees in reference to the health and/or
temperament of the dog. The dog is adopted "as is" and the adopter assumes all
responsibility for treatment of any and all existing conditions, or any other
conditions of physical or temperament changes that may occur. Rescuer will
provide the dog with the spay/neuter, fecal test to be sure that the dog is
free of parasites, basic vaccines, heartworm tested, and micro chipped before
adoption if the age and current health of the dog permits.
While the rescuer makes every effort to place only healthy animals, the rescuer
cannot guarantee the health of any animal, and shall not be held responsible
for any medical expenses which may be incurred, hereby expressly excluding any
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose,
including, without limitation, any warranties regarding health, temperament or
whether the animal is housebroken.
REMEDY FOR NON-COMPLIANCE
It is agreed that rescuer shall retain superior title in said animal, limited to
and for the express purpose of assuring the animal's well-being, and only
exercise its superior claim in the event it appears to rescue that the proper
and humane care, as specified in the above adoption provisions, is not being
afforded said animal, in which case the animal may be taken through a claim and
delivery proceeding. The adopter further agrees that if there is any breach or default of the terms of
this contract, and the dog must be redeemed through a claim and delivery
service, that the adopter will be held liable for all court costs and fees for
the adopter's attorney and for rescuer's attorney. This has been read to the adopter and explained to the adopter. The adopter has read
this, understands and agrees to this, and is signing this contract.
TRANSPORTATION
The dog will not ride in the back of a pickup truck under any circumstances,
including those such as in a cage/kennel, or tied. The dog shall not remain in
any vehicle in extreme heat, with windows down, or unattended for any amount of
time.
ADEQUATE FENCING
The adopter agrees that the definition of an adequate fence is a fence that
encloses a yard or a large pen, larger than the outdoor kennels. An adequate
fence is one that prevents the dog within to go out of the area by jumping,
digging, or exiting through gates not properly secured. The fence will prevent
any other animal from entering the property the dog lives on, and will be
secure enough to prevent intruders or small children from easily gaining entry.
The adequate fence does not include a split rail, electric, or invisible fence.
A shock, or electric, collar is not acceptable. An outdoor kennel environment
is not acceptable for housing, safety, or the emotional well-being of the dog.
If the dog should be able to jump over, or dig under, the fence it is no longer
an adequate fence and must be repaired by raising it to four (4) feet or
sealing any and all weak spots immediately. This decision on whether a home is
adequately fenced will be made by rescuer, not by the adopter. While the fence
is not serving the purpose, the adopter shall not leave the dog unattended in
the yard at any time.
RESCUER'S RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
Rescuer reserves the right to follow up on this adoption, to inspect the animal and
where the animal is kept, for the sole purpose of determining compliance with
the terms of the within contract, by making a personal visit to the premises of
the adopter at any time during the entire lifespan of the dog. If the terms and
conditions of this contract are not upheld by the adopter, and/or any
misrepresentations have been made by the adopter, rescuer reserves the right to
terminate this contract and the adopters will agree to allow a representative
of rescuer to reclaim the dog without notice or refund. The adopter further
agrees to pay liquidated damages, in the amount of fifty (50) dollars per day,
for every day that the adopter fails to comply with the agreement terms, or
willingly surrender the dog at time the incident has become knowledge to
rescuer. Rescuer's reservation of rights also includes not adopting a dog into
an area or environment that may endanger the life of the dog, which includes
relocating with the dog after the adoption agreement. If the dog becomes lost, seriously injured, and/or permanently disfigured, or for
any reason the dog dies, the rescuer must be notified within five (5) business days. Notification of rescuer is to include all veterinarian, animal control,
legal, and other paperwork.
ADOPTER'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF TERMS
The undersigned adopter hereby acknowledges receipt of the above described animal
and therefore agrees to the following terms:
1. The dog will not be allowed off leash except within adequate fencing. 2. The
dog will not be chained to a doghouse, or chained outside to any type of object
or outbuilding. 3. The dog is not to live in a garage, doghouse, or any type of
outbuilding. 4. The dog will wear a collar or harness with an ID tag when
outside of its home. 5. Shelter from weather must be provided for the dog at
any time that the dog is outside, if the weather is extreme heat, extreme cold,
or any other weather condition that may endanger the health of the dog. The dog
is not to remain solely in a crate while indoors, only while adopter is not at
home, if at all, and not for more than eight (8) hours a day. 6. The dog is not
to be left with small children at any time when unattended by an adult. 7. The
dog must due heartworm tests each year, receive annual shots and other proper
veterinary care. 8. The dog is to have adequate care, food, water, and shelter
at all times. 9. The adopter shall refrain from physical abuse of the animal
and from otherwise treating the animal in an inhumane manner. 10. If for some
reason the adopter no longer wants the dog, it will be returned to Recycled
Ruffs Chihuahua Rescue. 11. Recycled Ruffs Chihuahua Rescue makes no guarantees
about the dog's temperament, behavior and/or health. 12. All fees are
non-refundable, except if the dog is returned to the rescuer within 14 days of
adoption, than 50% of the adoption fee will be returned to adopter.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND NOTIFICATION
The adopter agrees to notify rescuer no less than ten (10) business days prior to
change of address, or change of environment that will affect the dog, and no
more than five (5) business days after any incident involving animal control
and/or complaints arising from said ownership of the dog.
COSTS OF ENFORCEMENT
Should it become necessary for rescuer to take action to recover an adopted dog, or
otherwise enforce the provisions of the adoption contract agreement, the
undersigned adopter(s) will be responsible for all court costs and all attorney
fees representing either the adopter or rescuer.
CONFIDENTIALITY
This is a confidential agreement between the adopter and the rescuer.
RIGHT OF OWNERSHIP
The dog adopted from rescue is "sole property" of rescue, and has been surrendered
as such by private owners or animal facilities that have signed a statement
agreeing that the above mentioned dog is not owned property of any other
person, firm or organization. Rescuer shall not be held liable, charged, or
chargeable for any misrepresentations unknown to this rescuer.
Signed this ________ day of ________, in the year ____
Adopter's Signature(s): ___________________________
Adopter's Address: _____________________________
City: _________________________________________
State & Zip Code: _______________________
Home Phone: ___________________________
Work Phone: ___________________________
Rescuer's Signature(s): _______________________
Rescue Agency: “Recycled Ruffs Chihuahua Rescue, Inc”
Rescue Address: PO BOX 701 City: Windsor State & Zip Code: CO 80550-0701
Phone: 970-215-7250
EXTENDED PROVISION OF CONTRACT OBEDIENCE TRAINING
The adopter agrees and promises to enroll said dog in an obedience class within six
(6) months of this ______day of ____________, in the year ______. The adopter
further agrees to go to classes with the dog, and start the training on the day
the class begins. The adopter agrees and understands that the terms of this
training requires completing the entire course. If the adopter does not do
obedience classes, than the training should be done by Tammy King, the rescuer
in a six (6) week learning environment. Puppies that have not received all DA2PP vaccinations are not required to attend
obedience classes, nor is it advised. DA2PP vaccinations are given four (4) weeks apart until the full series has been
completed. At this time, the above extended provision is required.
Signature of Adopter(s): _________________________________________
Date signed:______________________________________
Signature of Rescuer: __________________________________________
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