• Hearts of Valor Rescue Adoption Contract

    Please complete all sections to finalize your adoption. This contract outlines your responsibilities as an adopter and collects required information for Hearts of Valor Rescue.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Sex*
  • Adoption Terms & Responsibilities
    1. I understand that I am adopting this animal as a companion and family member. The animal will reside primarily indoors and will not be used for breeding, fighting, or any illegal purpose.
    2. I agree to provide appropriate food, fresh water, shelter, exercise, mental enrichment, and kind treatment at all times.
    3. I agree to provide routine and emergency veterinary care as needed, including vaccinations, parasite prevention, and prompt treatment of illness or injury.
    4. I will comply with all local laws and ordinances relating to animal ownership, including leash laws, licensing, and rabies vaccination requirements.
    5. Cats: I understand that declawing is not permitted for any cat adopted from Hearts of Valor Rescue. I agree that I will not declaw this cat in the future.
    6. Dogs: I will not allow this dog to roam freely unsupervised and will take reasonable steps to prevent escape or injury.
    7. I agree that I am adopting this animal for myself and my household, and that I will not transfer ownership, sell, or give the animal away without written consent from Hearts of Valor Rescue.
    8. If at any time I am unable to keep this animal, I agree to contact Hearts of Valor Rescue and return the animal to the rescue if requested. I will not surrender the animal to a shelter, rescue, or new home without approval.
    9. I understand that Hearts of Valor Rescue has provided all information known about this animal's history and behavior, but cannot guarantee temperament, health, or future behavior.
    10. I agree to contact Hearts of Valor Rescue promptly if serious behavioral or medical concerns arise, so we can work together on solutions whenever possible.
  • No Warranty / Limitation of Liability
  • I understand that this animal is adopted "as is" and that Hearts of Valor Rescue makes no guarantees regarding long-term health, behavior, or temperament. I accept full responsibility for the animal upon signing this contract, and I release Hearts of Valor Rescue, its volunteers, and representatives from any liability for damage or injury caused by the animal after adoption.
  • Date Paid*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Method of Payment*
  • Signature Date*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Signature Date*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
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