Fill and Sign the Pet Rehoming Agreement Form

1 Copyright 2004 USLegalforms.com ADOPTION CONTRACT (“ADOPTEE”) and the undersigned (“ADOPTER”), in consideration of the mutual promises made in this Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, intendi ng to be legally bound by this Agreement, agree to the following: 1. The Pet. ADOPTEE is placing the following described pet with ADOPTER for adoption as a recreational pet: Male Female Name: Color/Markings/Breed: Distinguishing characteristics: Birth Date: Spay/Neuter Date: Vaccinations & Dates: De-worming Date: HW tested: Last monthly HW prevention: Flea/Tick prevention: Last Date of Flea/Tick treatment: Initial Pet’s Veterinarian: Telephone: 2. Adoption Fee. An adoption fee of $ is required for the pet to help defray the cost of veterinary care, housing costs and food expenses. The ADOPTEE has a limited budget and the adoption fee is not refundable under any circumstances. 3 . No representations. The ADOPTEE is making no representations or warranties about the condition, pe rsonality, or temperament of the pet. This pet is being sold for domestic purposes only. ADOPTER understands that this pet was previously unwanted or lost and may have been rescued from a dangerous, unhealthy and/or cruel situation. It is possible that this may have long-lasting effects on the pet and may make the pet unpredictable under certain conditions. 4. Care of the pet. ADOPTER warrants that the pet will be kept in appropriate conditi ons for its health and welfare and shall not be neglected in any manner. ADOPTER will walk the pet on a leash, or place the pe t in a protected run or other enclosed outdoor area, and never allow the pet to roam free unsupervised. ADOPTER will treat the anim al as a household pet, companion and family member, and not leave the pet chained, cooped and/or otherwise confined for extende d periods of time. ADOPTER agrees that he/she is not acting as an agent in the purchase of this pet and at no ti me shall the pet described herein be sold to a pet shop without ADOPTEE cconsent. ADOPTER agrees never to use the pet for fighting or any other “sport” in whi ch one animal is pitted against another, and never to beat or taunt the pet in order to promote aggressive characteristics. 5. Veterinary care. ADOPTER agrees to have the pet examined by a licensed veterinari an within 7days of adoption and not less than a year thereafter. In case of illness or injury, ADOPTER agrees to seek prompt veterinary care. ADOPTER agree to keep all required vaccinations current, including but not limited to, Rabies & Distemper, and t o ensure that the pet receives preventative medicine to protect against heartworm. ADOPTER consents to the ADOPTEE inquiring with ADOPTE R’S veterinarian about the pet after the adoption, and to looking over ADOPTER’S property where pet is regularly housed at a mutually convenient time. 6. Transfer, Euthanasia. ADOPTER agrees not to abandon, give away, sell or dispose of the pet in any way, and the ADOPTEE shall be notified at any or such time as ADOPTER determines that he/ she is no longer able or desires to keep and care for the pet so that the ADOPTEE can re-claim the pet and arrange for another adoption. ADOPTER agrees that he/she may never surrender the pet to an animal shelter, which engages in the practice of eut hanizing surplus pets. ADOPTER agrees never to euthanize the pet except in the case of the pet’s terminal illness or inj ury, or old age accompanied by pain and suffering, and in that case, the euthanasia must be performed by a licensed veterinarian in a private clinic or hospital. 7. Lost pet. ADOPTER agrees to use his/her best efforts possible to find the pet if it becom es lost, by immediately (a) filing lost reports with the local police, animal control authorities, animal shelters, and l ocal veterinarians, and (b) posting lost pet signs, and (c) contacting the ADOPTEE for additional service or assistance. 8. Breach of Agreement; Liquidation Damages. In the event that ADOPTER does not comply wi th the terms of this Agreement, or the pet is abused or neglected, the ADOPTEE reserves the right to recover the pet from the ADOPTER upon demand. Promptly after the demand will come to ADOPTER’S residence and ADOPTER will immediately surrender the pet. In addition, without waiving any of our rights unde r this Agreement, if ADOPTER does not surrender the pet, ADOPTER will owe a payment in the amount of $ a greed between the parties as just 2 Copyright 2004 USLegalforms.com and reasonable liquidated damages to compensate for costs and expenses in connection with ADOPTER’S breach of this Agreement. 9. No Liability. Neither , its volunteers or its officers are liable for any cla ims, legal actions, losses, injuries, damages, costs, expenses, or liabilities whatsoever in connection with this adoption or ownership of the pet. 10. Entire Agreement; Modification; Binding Effect. This Agreement is the entire agreement bet ween ADOPTER and , and supercedes any prior understandings between ADOPTER and with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. No modification of t his Agreement will be valid unless in writing duly signed by both ADOPTER and . This Agreement is binding upon ADOPTER and ADOPTER’S heirs, assigns, successors, personal representatives and executors. Dated Dated Signature - ADOPTERSignature - ADOPTEE Print NameName and Title Street Address City, State Zip Telephone email Signature spouse / partner / roommate