An adoption donation will be collected from the adopter at the time of adoption, this is a specified donation amount that allows us to continue rescuing and covering the cost of vet services. If you would like to donate an additional amount to LDF please enter that amount in when making the payment.
The Adopter agrees to keep and take good care of the pet being adopted in the most possible safe and humane* manner, and shall treat as a family pet and companion. *Humane includes no declawing, docking/cropping of ears/tail, or any other action that permanently alters the physical characteristics of the pet.
The Adopter understands that pets require to have appropriate food, water, shelter and medical care for the duration of its life and shall ensure they are properly taken cared of and will nourish them to the best of their allowed capacity.
The Adopter understands his/her responsibility to become familiar with the local or state laws relating to licensing and animal welfare and shall abide by them.
In case of incapacity to continue to care for the pet being adopted, it shall be the responsibility of the Adopter to inform the previous owner or the animal shelter/rescue for such incapacity, and by which the former owner or the rescue shall have the right to exercise their retained Right of First Refusal in the opportunity to reclaim the pet being adopted.
The parties understand that there are no guarantees or warranties with regard to the behavior, health or temperament. Any damages or injuries caused by the actions of the pet being adopted shall be borne by the Adopter.
The parties declare that they enter into this contract voluntarily, without any hesitation and have not been induced or coerced.
In the event there is a violation of the agreement, the former owner or the rescue shall have the right to sue pertaining violations found in the local or state laws. In addition, the former owner or the rescue shall have the right to sue for damages from the breach of this agreement.
Should any of the provisions of this Agreement be held invalid, such invalidity shall apply only to the said invalid provision and the remaining provisions shall continue to remain valid and enforceable.
No modification or alteration to any part of this contract shall be considered as having been made unless executed in writing and duly signed by the parties.