Adoption contract:
I understand a dog is a lifelong commitment and a valued member of the family. I commit to giving the dog the best possible life and embracing him or her as part of my family. The dog will live inside with me and my family and will never be confined, tethered, or tied up. I will give the dog the love, medical attention, and care it needs and deserves. The dog will remain on flea and tick and heartworm prevention monthly and receive its annual vaccinations and heartworm check yearly. I will always keep my dog’s best interest at heart. If I am at any point unable or unwilling to properly care for the needs of the pet I adopted from Happy Tails Canine Rescue, or unable to abide by this contract, I will contact Happy Tails Canine Rescue.
I understand that by submitting this form electronically, I agree to release and covenant to hold harmless Happy Tails Canine Rescue and it's members from any claims, damages, costs, injuries or actions incurred because of the care or actions of the dog I adopted from them. I accept full responsibility for the dog's actions at all times, and release Happy Tails Canine Rescue from any liabilities or damages that may be incurred because of the dog I adopted from them.
It takes a dog 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to learn your routine, and 3 months for their personality to come out and adjust to their new home. Therefore, we require our adopters to give their new family member AT LEAST 3 weeks before considering returning the dog to Happy Tails Canine Rescue.
***note, we do not offer reverse transport. If you have adopted a dog from the rescue and need to surrender the dog back to us, it is your responsilibity to arrange transport of the dog back to the rescue.