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KLAMATH ANIMAL SHELTER/LARGE ANIMAL DIVISION

ADOPTION APPLICATION


NAME______

ADDRESS______

CITY______STATE______ZIP______

PHONE______CELL______

EMAIL______

1.  What is the intended use for the large animal you wish to adopt? ______

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2.  Where will this animal be kept if different from your home address? ______

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3.  What is the acreage size the large animal will have access to? ______

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4.  What is the total number of large animals kept on this acreage? ______

5.  Describe the fencing on this property. ______

6.  What type of shelter will be provided for this large animal? ______

7.  How will water be thawed for this animal in the winter? ______

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8.  Have you ever been charge and/or convicted of animal cruelty? ______

9.  Describe your experience caring for a large animal. ______

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10.  Is there a specific large animal you would like to adopt? ______

REFERENCES

NAME PHONE

VETERINARIAN ______

FARRIER ______

PERSONAL ______

PERSONAL ______

PERSONAL ______

ADOPTION AGREEMENT

The Klamath Animal Shelter/Large Animal Division reserves the right to refuse the adoption of any large animal if it determines that the adopter and animal are not a good match. The adopted animal must have adequate shelter, feed of sufficient quantity and quality to maintain normal growth and maintenance, and an unlimited supply of drinkable water. The adopted animal must remain in good health and be provided medical attention when needed.

It is the adpopter’s responsibility to see that vaccinations and worming be completed on a timely basis. The adopted animal’s hooves must be trimmed on a regular basis, and additional hoof care must be provided when needed.

The adopter must never place the animal with an abusive trainer. The adopter shall ensure that all contact with humans and other animals be free from abuse and neglect. The adopter certifies that he/she has no prior convictions for animal neglect or abuse.

The adopter agrees to allow the Klamath Animal Shelter/Large Animal Division to monitor the well-being of the adopted animal. The Klamath Animal Shelter/Large Animal Division has the right to repossess at the time of inspection an animal found to be not properly cared for. The adopter agrees to pay all recovery costs and attorney fees incurred.

The adopter agrees to not sell, trade, give away, auction, lease, or use for any commercial purpose (other than showing) the large animal. If the adopter is unable to care for the adopted animal for any reason – it must be returned to the Klamath Animal Shelter/Large Animal Division.

ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY

The adopter shall assume all liability and responsibility for the adopted large animal from the effective date of this agreement. The adopter agrees that by accepting the large animal he/she assumes full liability and responsibility for any expense or injury that is incurred by any person or animal.

If the adopted animal causes any damage to persons or property, the adopter agrees to fully indemnify and hold harmless the Klamath Animal Shelter/Large Animal Division, its employees, agents, representatives (individually and collectively) from all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, charges, and expenses.

SIGNATURE

By signing this ADOPTION AGREEMENT the adopter agrees to abide by its terms, relevant Oregon laws, and Klamath Animal Shelter/Large Animal Division’s Requirements for Adoption.

ADOPTER’S PRINTED NAME______

SIGNATURE______

ADDRESS______

PHONE______

DRIVER’S LICENSE______

DATE______

KLAMATH ANIMAL SHELTER

REPRESENTATIVE’S PRINTED NAME______

REPRESENTATIVE’S SIGNATURE______

DATE______

DESCRIPTION OF LARGE ANIMAL ADOPTED:______

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RETURN THIS SIGNED AGREEMENT TO

Klamath Animal Shelter/Large Animal Division

500 Miller Island Road

Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601