GREAT PYRENEES RESCUE*
(PYRescue)
ADOPTION CONTRACT
Dated ___________, 200__
Name of Great Pyrenees:_____________________________________. Sex: M(N)___, F(S)___. Age: ___yrs.,___ Mo.: Rabies Tag # ________.
I hereby acknowledge receipt of the above described Great Pyrenees on this _____________ day of _____________, 200___ in return for which I agree to be bound by and comply with all of the following terms and conditions of adoption.
1. I will provide proper and sufficient food, water, shelter and kind treatment for this Great Pyrenees at all times. Unacceptable treatment may include physical aggression towards the Pyrenees, chaining or tying down, emotional neglect, allowing the Pyrenees to ride unrestricted in an open vehicle (or in the rear of a pick up truck), not providing veterinary care, shots, insect, and parasite protection, etc. I shall provide for adequate and complete grooming for this Pyrenees, not allowing his/her fur to become matted or to be otherwise uncared for.
2. I will provide a balanced diet, exercise, identification (name tag w/phone # as a minimum) immediately upon receipt of the above named Great Pyrenees, and will license this animal as required by law, including the transfer of the rabies tag (if provided) to my name and residence address, all at my own expense.
3. I will read and follow the literature provided (or recommended) by PYRescue, with particular attention to the care of the animal's teeth, ears, coat, claws, and dew claws.
4. I agree to never use this animal for fighting, animal vivisection or experimentation, or other abusive practices. I will not give or sell this animal to any other person, company, or shelter/humane society without first having notified Great Pyrenees Rescue of the intended action and having received PYRescues approval. I also agree that PYRescue shall have first right of refusal for placement of the animal in the event that I must place this Great Pyrenees in a new home, including the return of the Great Pyrenees to PYRescue upon demand. Further, if, for any reason, I am not able to keep this Great Pyrenees I will return him/her to PYRescue as soon as possible. I agree that I will at no time assert any claim, charge, or demand of any kind against PYRescue , or any of it's representatives, for expenses which may have been incurred by me, including veterinary fees, in conjunction with this animal.
5. I understand that adoption of this Great Pyrenees is a commitment for the duration of it's natural life. I will not permit the animal to run at large and I agree to immediately retrieve it, at my own expense, from any animal shelter if notified the animal is being held there. I understand that Great Pyrenees will not come when called. I agree to keep the animal in an enclosed, fully fenced yard area (when not in the house) at all times. I will always use a leash when walking the animal and will not allow it to run free
6. I maintain that my family members and I do not suffer from allergies which would prohibit interaction with this animal. My family members are in agreement with this adoption. If I have children I know that children cannot hold primary responsibility for this animal; I will not allow any child to encourage the animal to bite and/or wrestle, or any other action which may lead to aggressive behavior on the part of the animal. I understand that obedience classes are important for my knowledge as well as for my newly adopted Great Pyrenees.
7. I agree that a representative of PYRescue may periodically see this Great Pyrenees, my residence and the living conditions I provide for him/her. I agree that if the living conditions provided for the animal are reasonably considered unsuitable by a PYRescue representative , I will surrrender the animal and that I will not be entitled to a refund of the adoption donation or other expenses related to the adoption. I agree to provide periodic updates to PYRescue on the animal's physical and emotional state upon the request (mail, phone, or e-mail) of PYRescue at least every six months throughout the life of the animal. I further agree to notify PYRescue of any change in address or telephone number related to the physical location of this Great Pyrenees throughout it's life.
8. I hereby accept this animal as is, assuming all risk and liabilities of ownership of the animal, including the risk of injury or damage caused by the animal. I expressly understand that PYRescue places this animal with no warranty as to the physical condition or temperament of this Great Pyrenees and that I take him/her as is with all defects, either observable or unobservable, and assume full risk for him/her from the date of the signing of this adoption contract. I further agree to assume all responsibility for the animal's actions after it is place. I agree to indemnify and hold Great Pyrenees Rescue and any of it's agents thereof, individually and collectively, harmless from any actions of this animal from the date of signing of this contract. Init: PYRescue ______, Owner _______
9. It is understood that in the event the animal has not been voluntarily released to PYRescue by the previous owner, or if the animal was obtained by a licensed shelter, PYRescue cannot guarantee that it has absolute, free and clear title to the Great Pyrenees and that no claim of ownership will ever be made against the animal.
10. I agree that disputes between me and Great Pyrenees Rescue will be resolved through reasonable negotiation between myself and/or my appointed representative and the Great Pyrenees Rescue representative. However, all decisions by the Great Pyrenees Rescue representative shall be final.
11. This contract may be specifically enforced by Great Pyrenees Rescue through judicial proceedings. I hereby agree that in the event I breach this contract and Great Pyrenees Rescue files suit to enforce this contract or to defend any claims under this contract, that I will pay any court costs and attorney's fees incurred by Great Pyrenees rescue in connection therewith.
I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand the terms and conditions of this Adoption Contract and that I will comply with all the terms and conditions listed above.
____________________________________________________________________, Date ______________________, 200__
Adopter Signature
Adoptor: Printed Name: _________________________________________________________
Address: Street:_________________________________________________________
City: _________________________, State: ________, Zip Code: _________
Telephone: Home ( ) ____ - _______, Work ( ) ____ - _______
E-Mail: _________________________________
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Signature of Great Pyrenees Representative or Agent
Great Pyrenees Rescue (PYRescue) gratefully acknowledges a donation of $ _____________.
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* Representatives of Great Pyrenees Rescue are members of All Breed Rescue of Colo. Springs & Denver, CO and the Great Pyrenees Club of America