KNINE RESCUE, INC

ADOPTION CONTRACT

I, ______, wish to adopt the animal ______from Knine Rescue, Inc and agree to the following terms:

To provide, if not already, past veterinary history of my other pets, including veterinarian name and phone number and name of pets treated. Proof of spay/neuter of all presently owned pets must be provided,unless there is a medical reason for intactness, or your pet is in conformation. Your veterinarian will be contacted to verifyyour pet’s health record and proof of conformation is required.

All animals must be neutered prior to adoption.

To ensure that this pet is never subjected to cruel or inhumane treatment, what constitutes inhumane treatment is to be determined by Knine Rescue. No dog is to be kept chained or tied unsupervised. The pet shall reside indoors in the adopter’s home and live as a family member only.

To provide daily exercise by leash walking or play in an enclosed area. Appropriate fencing must be provided for certain breeds or in certain localities.

To allow a Knine Rescue representative to inspect the property where this pet is to be housed to ensure that proper care (food, water, exercise, containment and companionship) and shelter are being provided. It is understood that it will be required to return this pet to Knine Rescue should it be determined that you are in violation of all or part of this contract. Appointments will be made in advance.

To contact Knine Rescue immediately in the event that this adoption is not successful and cooperate with Knine Rescue in finding your pet a new home. This pet may not be sold, given away or placed in another permanent home or with another organization without consent from Knine Rescue.

No puppies or kittens will be adopted to families with children under five years of age. Puppies will not be left alone for more than three consecutive hours during housebreaking training.

To notify Knine Rescue of change in the circumstances of the animal such as: loss, theft, injury or serious illness. I have read all terms of the contract and I understand that Knine Rescue can make no guarantees regarding the temperament or future health of this animal. I hearby agree to release Knine Rescue from any and all liability for damage or injury which may be caused directly or indirectly by this pet. I understand that my new dog may not be housebroken or crate trained.

Your adopted pet has received all medical care appropriate for their age. Please check their health record and familiarize yourself with their future health care needs. An appointment to visit a veterinarian to examine your animal must be scheduled within a week of adoption. We do not knowingly adopt out sick animals, but in the event an animal is sick at the time of time adoption, you may be required to see a veterinarian immediately. If the vet’s exam indicates that the animal has a serious illness, Knine Rescue should be notified immediately. Regular veterinary exams should be given throughout the animal’s lifetime. We will be contacting your veterinarian for verification of routine veterinary care and expect you to be aware of additional treatment or preventative care needed in your specific area (ie: special vaccines, heartworm preventative, flea treatment, or intestinal parasite treatment).

Some pets will be placed with the stipulation that they are the only pets in the household. Some dogs may be required to attend an obedience course.

To license your pet according to your local county ordinances.

When the animal is delivered, I agree to make a donation of $______in the form of a cash/check . I understand that this amount is used to continue the efforts of Knine Rescue in helping other animals and is not refundable.

  • Make check payable to “Knine Rescue, Inc.”

Special/Add-on Term or Condition: ______.

I agree to adopt the animal of the following description:

Animal type______Breed______

Color______Age______

Name______

Adopter Name: ______Phone #:______

Address:______Email:______

______

Knine Rescue Rep: ______Rep’s Phone: ______

Adopter is responsible for all legal costs incurred by Knine Rescue to enforce this contract and agrees to all the terms of this contract.

Adopter’s Signature: ______Date:______

Welcome to the KRI Family. In order to keep in contact with our adopters and the pets they have adopted from us, we send out a quarterly newsletter, and may (infrequently) contact you about important and/or exciting news happening at KRI. Please choose an option -

____ What’s the best email address to reach you at (one that you check frequently): ______

___ Do you not have access to a frequent email and prefer to receive a hard copy? We will use the mailing address above unless you provide us with a different address for the newsletters.

(other address)______

, 240-361-2750