Adoption Contract

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Adoption Contract

All Breed'spet adoptions are limited to the Washington DC Metropolitan area.

I, , wish to adopt the animal from All Breed Rescue and agree to the following terms:

  • I agree to provide past veterinary history of my other pets, including veterinarian, phone number and animals treated. Proof of spay/neuter of all presently owned pets must be provided. I understand that no animal will be placed in a home where there are unspayed/unneutered/intact pets.
     
  • I agree to spay females no later than 4 months and neuter males no later than 4 months of age.
     
    • I understand that written proof of completion of surgery must be submitted to All Breed Rescue within 30 days of surgery.
       
    • I understand that under no circumstances is the animal to be bred. I understand that failure to neuter the animal within these guidelines or breeding of the animal constitutes a violation of this contract, and that All Breed Rescue will then have the right to seize the animal and assume full ownership of said animal.
       
    • I understand that if my veterinarian does not perform early spay/neuter, it is my responsibility to locate a veterinarian who will spay or neuter my pet within the specified time limits.
       
  • I agree to ensure that this pet is never subjected to cruel or inhumane treatment; what constitutes inhumane treatment is to be determined by All Breed Rescue. I understand that no dog is to be kept chained or tied unsupervised. I also understand that this pet may not be kept outside unless someone is at home. I understand that I will be required to return this pet to All Breed Rescue should it be determined that I am in violation of all or part of this contract.
     
  • I agree to provide daily exercise by leash walking or play in an enclosed area.
     
  • I understand that appropriate fencing must be provided for certain breeds or in certain localities.
     
  • I understand that some pets will be placed with the stipulation that they are the only pets in the household.
     
  • I understand that no puppies will be adopted to families with children under six years of age. I understand that puppies must not be left alone for more than three consecutive hours during housebreaking training.
     
  • I understand that this pet must be kept as an indoor pet.
     
  • I agree to allow All Breed Rescue or an appointed representative to periodically inspect the property where this pet is to be housed to ensure that proper care (food, water, exercise, and companionship) and shelter are being provided. I understand that appointments will be made in advance.
     
  • I understand that All Breed Rescue will be contacting my veterinarian for verification of routine preventative care needed in my specific area (i.e., special vaccines, heartworm preventative, flea treatment, or intestinal parasite treatment).
     
  • I understand that I will be required to return this pet to All Breed Rescue should it be determined that I am in violation of all or part of this contract.
     
  • I agree to contact All Breed Rescue immediately in the event that this adoption is not successful and return this pet to All Breed Rescue. I understand that this pet may not be sold, given away or placed in another permanent home or organization.
     
  • I agree to notify All Breed Rescue of change of address and also any change in the circumstances of the animal such as: loss, theft, injury or serious illness.
     

I have read all terms of this contract and I understand that All Breed Rescue can make no guarantees regarding the temperament or future health of this animal. I hereby agree to release All Breed 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 pet may not be housebroken or crate trained.

When the animal is delivered, I agree to make a donation of at least $200 dollars in the form of a cash/check payable to "Robin Kaplan, c/o All Breed Rescue". I understand that this amount is used to continue the efforts of All Breed Rescue in helping other animals and is not refundable. Initial here:

I agree to adopt the animal of the following description:

Name

Breed

Color

Age

Adopter Name

Address

Address

County

Home Phone

Work Phone

E-Mail

Veterinarian

Veterinarian Phone

All Breed Rep

All Breed Reps Phone

A representative from another animal rescue may be designated as your All Breed Rescue representative.

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

Adopter's Signature

Date:
Print the contract, fill out, and sign. E-mail is not acceptable for contracts.

NOTE TO ADOPTER: 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. We will be contacting your veterinarian for verification of routine preventative care needed in your specific area (i.e., special vaccines, heartworm preventative, flea treatment, or intestinal parasite treatment).

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FOSTER CARE

A foster parent speaks.

Thank you for bringing this foster dog into my life. Had I not made a decision to participate in rescue, I would never have had the chance to meet him.  If I had sat here comfortably in my home and said, "I already have four dogs and I know that I couldn't take in another - even on a temporary basis," I would never have met this dog.

Yes, it takes time to rescue and foster . . . but who gave me TIME in the first place?  And why or what was the reason I was given TIME?  To fill my own needs? Or was there another reason ever so small and seemingly insignificant, like rescuing this one dog, that could make a difference in another's life? Perhaps to add joy, hope, help and companionship to another who is in need?

With great sadness I sat down on a footstool in my kitchen this morning and watched as this foster dog bounced back into the house and skidded across the floor to sit ever so perfectly in front of me.

He was the picture of health, finally. He was all smiles for me ... and I smiled back at his happy face. Deep in his eyes, the storm clouds of illness and generalized poor health had blown away and the clear light of his perfection radiated out from his beautiful soul. 

He holds no ill will towards man. He forgives us all.

I thought to myself as I impressed this one last long look of him into my heart, what a very fine creature you have created.

Tears slowly pooled and spilled over my cheekbones as the deeper realization of how wonderful this dog is sank into my internal file cabinet of Needful Things to Remember.  Lord, he's a dog - but he's a better human being than I am. 

He has forgiven quickly. Would I do the same?  He passionately enjoys the simple things in life. And I have often overlooked them.  He accepts change and gets on with his life. I fuss and worry about change.  He lives today and loves today. 

And I often dwell in the past or worry about the future.  He loves no matter what. I am not that free.

This very loving dog has gone to his new home today and already I miss him. Thank you for bringing this dog into my life. 

And thank you for the beautiful and tender lesson on how to be a better human.

           --  Author unknown.

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