SAMPLE CONTRACT

Adoption Contract

Adopter's Name:______________________

Address:____________________________ City:______________

State:____ Zip Code:______

Day Phone:____________     Evening Phone:____________

Email:______________________

It isaccepted that on this _____ day of _______________ the above named person(s) adopt from ______________________ a canine described as follows:

Breed:_______________ Name:________________

Gender:______ Color:______________ Age or DOB:____________ Tattoo if applicable:______________

for the fee of $________ under the following terms and conditions:

The dog is spayed or neutered and has current vaccinations. I/We hereby agree to care for this dog humanely (including providing fresh food and water, shelter, love and affection. Said dog shall be maintained in an adequate enclosed area or on leash at all times. Dog shall not be allowed to roam at will. I/We agree to have dog vaccinated annually with necessary vaccinations (DHLP-P) and Rabies, as local ordinances require. I/We agree to provide essential veterinary care, as needed. If said dog becomes lost or stolen, I/We agree to notify _________________ immediately. I/We also agree not to sell, trade or dispose of this dog.

If at any time, I/We are unable or unwilling to care for this dog, I/We agree to contact and return said dog to______________________.

The adoption fee will not be refunded after 10 days from adoption date. I/We also agree that ___________________ will keep _______ of the adoption fee, if dog is returned within the 10 day period. I/We further agree that said dog shall not be used for medical or any other experimental purposes or sold or given to a pet store, supplier or wholesaler.

I/We certify that we do not live in an area where dogs of this size/breed are banned. f1 I/We agree to notify _____________________ within 10 days of any change of address or phone number. It is also understood that ______________________ may examine and make inquiries about said dog at any time. If not satisfied with the condition of the dog or the conditions in which it is kept, said dog can or may be removed immediately and placed in a different home.

Any veterinary services needed due to negligence or lack of care, will be the adopters responsibility and payable to _____________________.

I/We understand that ________________________ makes no guarantees or warranties regarding the health or temperament of this dog. I/We promise and agree to be solely responsible for this animal and to indemnify and hold harmless _____________________ from any and all claims of liability for the conduct of this animal on or after the date of this adoption.

This Release of Liability and Indemnification shall apply to all known, unknown and unanticipated damages resulting from my/our adoption, ownership or control of such animal.

I/We hereby acknowledge that I/We have read and understand the above terms and conditions and will keep the dog described herein as a family member. I/We understand that this is a binding contract enforceable by civil law.

Signature:__________________________ Date:_____________