Legal Disclosures and Contractual Agreement
Nauti Dawg Rescue, Inc. (the “Charity/Rescue/we/us”), a Florida non-profit corporation, and the Undersigned (the “Adopter” or “you”), in consideration of the mutual covenants in this Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, intending to be legally bound by this Agreement, agree to the following:
1. The Dog: We are placing the following described dog/puppy with you, the Adopter, for adoption by you as a companion dog and family member.
2. Adoption Fee: The Adopter agrees to pay a non-refundable fee of $300 (Puppy), $400 (Designer/Deluxe), $200 (Adolescent), or $150 (Adult). Your adoption fee includes spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccines current to the age of the dog/puppy. Any vaccines due after the adoption are the financial responsibility of the Adopter. This fee may be broken into two payments for puppies under 10 weeks old. This will include a $200 deposit upon delivery and the remainder of the fee ($200) is due when the puppy has completed their third round of vaccinations. Failure to comply will result in removal of said animal from the adopter’s possession.
3. Spay/Neuter: If this “Dog” is under the age of 16 weeks and has not been sterilized prior to this agreement, you agree to Spay or Neuter by the time the "Dog" is six (6) months of age. If over the age of 16 weeks and has not been sterilized prior to this agreement, you agree to Spay or Neuter within 30 days of this signed agreement. Please call us to arrange sterilization with one of our veterinarians. You understand that this contract is not final until spay or neuter is complete.
4. Veterinary Care: You agree to provide all necessary medical care to the “Dog” in a timely manner. You agree to keep all vaccinations current and ensure the dog receives preventative medication to protect against fleas, ticks , and heartworm. Any veterinary problems that may arise, including serious illness requiring emergency care or surgery is your responsibility and you are responsible for all related costs. To include regular grooming for maintaining a healthy coat structures.
5. Obedience Training: Adopter agrees to provide obedience training for the “Dog” at their cost if any behavior issues arise. We agree that if the training is not complete on any dog (over 12 weeks of age) being returned to us, the Adopter will bear financial responsible for the cost to complete training. Any behavioral issues (i.e. biting, destruction, anxiety, fearfulness, dominance, etc.) that might lead to the return or abandonment of the animal due to improper or incomplete training will the adopter’s financial responsibility (unless approved through Nauti Dawg Rescue, Inc.)
6. Identification: You agree that the “Dog” will always be wearing an identification tag with your current telephone number. If not possible, the microchip registered to the animal must be updated and maintained.
7. Return Policy: The adopter has 3 days from physical possession to return the animal to the rescue for a full refund. Any time after 3 days, the adopter will forfeit their adoption fee and/or deposit. If Adopter decides to not keep or rehome their “Dog”, Nauti Dawg Rescue must be notified of new owner with contact information. The rescue has full discretion on if they are able to take Adopter's dog back into rescue. Adopter agrees that if return of the Dog to Rescue is accepted, then dog Will be returned fully UTD on yearly vaccines and there will be a return fee.
8. No Warrantee: Rescue makes no warranty as to the temperament or physical condition of the “Adoptee”. The “Adoptee” is being adopted as is. All warranties with regard to “Adoptee”, including any implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, where they are applicable, are hereby specifically disclaimed.
9. Euthanasia: You agree that you may not euthanize the “Dog” except in the case of the Dog’s terminal illness or injury, or old age accompanied by pain and suffering and in that case, the euthanasia must be performed by a licensed veterinarian.
10. Release & Indemnification/No Liability: Adopter hereby releases Nauti Dawg Rescue, Inc. from any and all liability for personal injury, property damage, legal fees, or veterinary care, or any other expense or liability incurred by Adopter as a result of this adoption. Adopter agrees to indemnify Nauti Dawg Rescue, Inc. from any and all such claims and to pay, without limitation, any costs related to such injury, damage, or liability, including, in the case of litigation, any attorney’s fees incurred by Nauti Dawg Rescue, Inc. in its defense.
11. Breach of Agreement/Liquidated Damages: In the event that you do not comply with the terms of this Agreement, or the Dog is abused or neglected, we hold the right to recover the Dog from you upon demand, and the Dog will be surrendered to us immediately. In addition, without waiving any of our rights under this Agreement, if you do not surrender the Dog to us, you will owe us a payment in the amount of $2,500 agreed between us as just and reasonable liquidated damages to compensate us for our costs and expenses in connection with your breach of this Agreement and we reserve our rights to reacquire the Dog. Any action to enforce this Agreement, you will be liable for all legal cost arising from legal action and NAuti Dawg Rescue, Inc. shall be entitled to recover all court cost and expenses and reasonable legal fees and outlays, in addition to any other relief to wich we may be entitled.
12. Entire Agreement/Modification/Binding Effect: This Agreement is the entire agreement between you and us, and supersedes any prior understandings between you and us with respect to the subject matter of this agreement. No modification of this Agreement will be valid unless in writing duly signed by both you and us. This Agreement is binding upon you and your heirs, assigns, successors, personal representatives and executors.