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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS EQUINE ADOPTION AGREEMENT
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED ADOPTED EQUINE, I THE ABOVE-NAMED ADOPTER, AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING (Please initial all paragraphs online provided. Horse Heroes Alberta is hereby defined as HHA):

• Adopter states that he/she is not a kill buyer and/or agent who  is purchasing the adopted equine with the intent to slaughter. Adopter agrees not to transfer the adopted equine to any auction, sale program or facility wherein the equine may be purchased for slaughter and/or meat.
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• To provide the utmost care to protect the adopted equine against injury or death. Including but not limited to; deworming, adequate veterinary care and farrier as needed. Should a fatal injury occur, Adopter agrees to notify HHA. 
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• To have any colts/stallions gelded by a licensed veterinarian as soon as the adopted equine is physically and mentally ready. No colt/stallion is to be used for breeding purposes.
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• To refrain from breeding any fillies/mares adopted from HHA, unless an agreement is in place and attached to this contract.
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• Adopter will provide the said equine with adequate shelter from wind, rain, sun and snow. Adopter will provide the equine with silufficient quality feed, minerals, and fresh, unfrozen water to maintain full health and a body score of between 4-7 (out of 9, with 5 being ideal).
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• Should it be brought to the attention of HHA that the horse is not receiving appropriate veterinary, farrier, or dietary care, HHA reserves the right to reclaim custody of the adopted equine. Failure to allow HHA to re-claim possession of the adopted equine may result in the involvement of law enforcement officers.
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• Understands that HHA or its representatives can perform in-person or telephone follow-up checks, including facility visits, on the adopted equine.
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• Although all the information HHA has on the adopted equine is shared with the Adopter, HHA is in no way responsible for the accuracy of information received. As with all animals adopted/purchased, the horse you are about to adopt could be pregnant or carry unknown diseases, ailments etc.

It is always recommended that you have your new family member vet assessed prior to adoption, or immediately after adoption to eliminate any of your concerns, and ensure you are proceeding with all the available information.

I, the Adopter, agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HHA from any liability as a result of the adoption.
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• If the adopted equine is no longer wanted or can no longer be kept I, the Adopter, must first contact HHA, and offer to have the equine returned to them for the Fair market price as asked by the current owner. The Adopter does have the authority to sell or give the adopted equine to someone else if HHA has been notified and forfeits their right to have the adopted equine returned to them.
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I AGREE TO THE TERMS ABOVE SET FORTH BY THE CONTRACT