Read through our adoption contract....................
This agreement is
made and hereby entered into, on this ___ day of
______________, by and between
Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue, and __________________________________
hereafter referred to as Adopter. The dog described below will
hereafter be referred to as "Rescue sheltie", ”Dog", or "The dog", or
"This dog". The purpose of this contract is to ensure that adopter
provides this dog with the best possible care and treatment throughout its
life.
Breed:
_______________
Color: _______________
Sex: ___________
Age of dog at adoption: _________
DOB if known: ________________
In consideration of a
donation of $ __________ ; Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue agrees
to allow Adopter to adopt a Rescue Sheltie known in our records as
______________ under the terms set forth in this contract.
Central Illinois
Sheltie Rescue warrants that at this time and to the best of our knowledge
this dog:
_X__ Is
current on all shots, is spayed or neutered, is heartworm negative, has
been wormed, has been groomed, and is taking flea and heartworm prevention
medication.
_X__ Is
in good health, and free of any diseases.
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Other:
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If,
within one month, for any reason you decide this dog is not right
for you or your family, you may return
the dog to Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue for a refund of your
donation.
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At this
date of adoption, Adopter agrees to assume all medical expenses, food,
grooming, and any other costs associated with this dog. If this dog needs
veterinary care within 2 weeks of its adoption the adopter agrees to
either pay for the vet care himself, or return the dog to Central Illinois
Sheltie Rescue for a refund of the adoption donation. Central Illinois
Sheltie Rescue does not pay for, nor reimburse for any veterinary
services performed outside of our program.
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The
Adopter agrees that ownership of this dog is not transferable.
The Adopter agrees that if for any reason he/she is unable to continue to
house and care for the dog, or if he/she should decide that he no longer
wants to keep this dog, that he/she will immediately, at adopter’s
expense, return the dog to Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue. In the case
of a long distance adoption, it is the adopter's responsibility to
transport the dog back to Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue in a safe and
approved manner.
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Adopter
agrees to treat this animal in a humane and loving way at all times, and
to make sure that anyone temporarily caring for this dog will do the same.
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Adopter
understands that CISR requires at least a fully fenced-in rear yard.
Invisible fencing is not acceptable. Adopter agrees to return these dogs
to CISR immediately if they ever choose to live in a home that does not
have a fully fenced-in yard. These dogs are never to be allowed off a
leash when they are outdoors, if not in a fenced-in area.
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The
Adopter agrees to provide this dog, (and all other animals he/she owns)
with proper veterinary care as is recommended by his or her veterinarian,
for the rest of each animal’s life. This includes yearly vaccinations and
prevention of parasites, and fleas and ticks. Adopter also agrees to keep
this dog on a monthly heartworm prevention and flea control program
throughout the dog’s entire lifetime. Adopter further agrees to take this
dog to his/her veterinarian for a routine check up at least once every
year, and to follow the advice of his veterinarian. Adopter further gives
Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue permission to verify this care by
contacting and talking with adopter’s veterinarian.
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Adopter
understands that Shelties are a very shy breed, and are a great "runaway"
risk during the first 30 days in a new home. Adopter agrees that IF this
dog were to get loose, and become lost, adopter will contact Sheltie
Rescue immediately. Adopter agrees to follow the search instructions
provided by Sheltie Rescue as provided. Adopter agrees to provide any and
all resources needed (both financial and/or otherwise) in the search and
recovery of the dog.
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Adopter
agrees to have an ID tag made, and attach it to the dog’s collar.
Adopter agrees to make certain the dog wears its collar with ID tag at all
times. The information on the tag should include your at least
your phone number. Adopter agrees to make certain ID tag always has
current information on it.
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Adopter
agrees to license this dog according to any local ordinances.
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Adopter
agrees to feed a wholesome, premium dog food, and have fresh water
available at all times. Generic dog food, store brand dog foods, or
no-name dog foods are not considered premium food.
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This dog
is being placed with the strict understanding that it is going to a
private home, to live as an indoor pet. The Adopter agrees that this dog
will reside in the home of the Adopter, not outside. This means that
this dog will be inside adopter’s home except for potty breaks and
supervised playtime outside. This dog may never be left outdoors if you
are not home.
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Adopter
understands that Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue will never place a known
biter. However, Adopter is fully aware and does understand that any
dog may bite if provoked, or if scared, sick or injured. Therefore,
Adopter agrees to use caution when allowing any strange adult or child to
be near this dog. Adopter further agrees to never allow anyone to run up
on, threaten, squeeze, poke, step on, or otherwise pose a perceived threat
to this dog.
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Adopter
understands that no one can predict what medical or temperament problems a
dog may have in its lifetime. No one from our organization may guarantee
anything other than the current health and temperament of this dog.
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The
Adopter agrees that he/she is not acting as, or in part of any agent in
the purchase of this Dog, and that the Adopter will not sell this Dog to
any other person, agent, or pet store.
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Central
Illinois Sheltie
Rescue reserves the right to enforce this contract in order to protect the
welfare of the adopted dog. It is understood that Central Illinois Sheltie
Rescue may examine and make inquiry about said dog at any time. If
the terms and conditions of this Adoption Agreement are not upheld,
Central Illinois
Sheltie Rescue reserves the right to terminate the agreement, to reclaim
the dog, and to inflict a $2,500 fully enforceable penalty. Should
Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue need to seek legal action against the
Adopter, Adopter hereby agrees that in addition to the $2500 penalty,
he/she will pay for any and all attorney costs, court fees, and any other
legal fee’s incurred, in the process of enforcing this contract.
Further, if it is found that adopter has violated this contract by giving
or selling this dog to a third party, in addition to the $2500 penalty,
and in addition to all legal fee’s, adopter agrees to pay any and all
reasonable costs incurred and associated with getting the dog back to
Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue in Bloomington, Illinois. These costs
include, but are not limited to: gasoline, travel expenses, hotel charges,
meals, airline costs, possible reimbursement to third party (if dog was
sold), or ANY other cost incurred.
I have read and
understand this entire agreement, and do hereby agree to ALL the above
terms.
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Adopters Name
Adopters Signature
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___________ _______
Adopters Street Address City
State Zip
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Home Phone
Work Phone
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