ADOPTION CONTRACT - Best Friends Sanctuary

Pets Name/Breed or Description               ___________ ______________Estimated Age:               .

This agreement is entered into this date by and Best Friends Sanctuary. (BFS) and the applicant (“Adopter”) for the adoption of the above identified rescue dog (“the dog”).

Terms and Conditions

1. Adopter agrees to pay BFS an adoption fee of $75 for a canine and $25 for a feline. This fee is not refundable if the animal is returned unless otherwise agreed upon.

2. Adopter agrees the pet is to be a family companion and agrees to provide the pet with a safe home, adequate food, water, proper care, love and attention.

3. Adopter agrees to keep a buckle collar on the dog with ID tag, and current rabies tag.

4. Adopter agrees that the animal is to be housed inside their home.

5. Adopter agrees to have the dog examined by a licensed veterinarian at least once each year and provide for all vaccinations and treatments necessary to ensure good health.

6. BFS makes no guarantees or statements regarding the dog's age, breed, health, or temperament. While BFS has made every effort to provide accurate history and assessment of the dog, BFS is not able to guarantee the dog’s age, breed, medical status, behavior or disposition. BFS is available for consultation, advice and assistance pertaining to the health, training and compatibility of the dog. Adopter agrees to release BFS and its members or representatives of any and all possible claims arising from injury or damage caused by the dog to any person or property. Adopter accepts this dog as is with all defects, either observable or unobservable, and assumes all risk for the dog upon signing of this contract.

7. If for whatever reason the Adopter is unable to keep this dog for its entire life, the Adopter must return the dog to BFS. The Adopter agrees not to give away, sell or dispose of the dog without express consent of BFS.

8. Adopter will allow BFS to conduct home visits and phone check-ins at their discretion after adoption in order to check on the dog’s welfare.

9. In the event this contract, including all its covenants and conditions, is breached by Adopter, BFS has the right to rescind this contract and demand return of the dog. If Adopter fails to return the dog, BFS has the right to seek a Court Order for return of the dog and seek liquidated damages from the Adopter in the amount of $750 plus any court costs or attorney’s fees. Payment of damages shall not excuse Adopter from returning the dog to BFS.

10. This agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon Adopter and BFS and their successors or beneficiaries. Both parties have fully read and understood all of the agreement, which sets forth all promises, conditions, and understandings, oral or written.

In testimony whereof, Adopter and BFS sign on this date:                                                            .

Printed Name:                                                         Signature:                                                                .

Address:                                                                                                  Phone #                                     .