Adoption Contract

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Adoption Contract

Name:____________________ Address: _______________________________ City:__________________

State: _______ Zip: _________ Phone:__________________ Email: ________________________________

ID # (Will be Verified): ____________________ ID Type & Issuer: _______________________________

It is accepted that on this _________ day of ________________ 20_____ the above named person adopt from K9 Rescue Ltd. a canine described as follows:

    Breed: ______________________________ Name: ________________________ Sex: __________

    Age or DOB: _________________ Color: ____________________________ Tattoo: _____________

    Microchip: __________________ K9RL #______ *if reg, X here [ ] & fill out info below.

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

No adopted animals shall be used for breeding purposes. If not already altered, said dog must be spayed or neutered within 2 mos. of adoption or, by the time the dog reaches 8 mos. of age. (See accompanying sterilization contract, if applicable.)

I hereby agree to care for this dog humanely (including providing adequate food, water, shelter, love and attention). Said dog shall be maintained in an adequate enclosed area or on lead at all times. Dog shall not be allowed to roam at will. I agree to have dog vaccinated annually with necessary inoculations (DHLP-P) and vaccinated against Rabies, as local ordinances require. I agree to provide essential veterinary care, as needed. If said dog becomes lost or stolen, I/We agree to notify K9 Rescue Ltd. immediately.

I also agree not to sell, trade or dispose of this dog. If, at any time, I am unable or unwilling to care for this dog, I agree to contact and return said dog to K9 Rescue Ltd. (All transportation costs for the return of said dog shall be the responsibility of hte adopter.) The adoption fee will not be refunded after 10 days from the adoption date. I/We also agree that K9 Rescue Ltd. will keep $ 50.00 of the adoption fee, if dog is returned within the 10 day period. I 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.

If this dog is an APBT/AST/SBT or any mix thereof, I agree that said dog will not be used for any illegal purposes and will NEVER be pitted or game tested in any way. If this clause is broken, I understand that the dog will be immediately confiscated by K9 Rescue Ltd. and all law enforcement agencies will be notified, as applicable. I further certify that we do not live in a city, county, municipality or state where "pit bulls" or "pit bull"type dogs are banned and/or restricted.

I agree to notify K9 Rescue Ltd. within 10 days of any change of address or phone # (and vice versa). It is also understood that K9 Rescue Ltd. 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 immediately to K9 Rescue Ltd.

I promise and agree to be solely responsible for this animal, and to indemnify and hold harmless K9 Rescue Ltd., all of its agents, volunteers and staff 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 HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I/WE HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE AND WILL KEEP THE DOG DESCRIBED HEREIN AS A FAMILY MEMBER.

Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _____________________

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Registration Information:

Registry: [ ] AKC [ ] UKC [ ] ADBA [ ] Other:_____________________________________________

Registration #(s):______________________________________________________________________________

Registered Name:_____________________________________________________________________________

Breeder (or Owner of Dam):___________________________________________

Address:________________________________________ City:_____________________________

State:_______________ Zip:______________________ Phone # ___________________________

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