IN CONSIDERATION of payment of $150 dollars, the receipt of which is acknowledged, ownership is transferred to the undersigned adopter(s) who releases, discharges and holds harmless Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter from any charges or claims arising from the adoption of:
The Undersigned agrees to abide by the "Terms of Adoption" listed below: 1. Return: The above-designated dog may be returned to FJCAS within one week of the above date if the adopter is not satisfied with any aspect of the adoption. After one week, no refund will be given even if the dog is returned. 2. Transfer of Ownership: The adopter agrees not to engage in selling the dog to pet shops or supplying the dog for raffles, lotteries, auctions, or laboratories. Should the adopter at any time be unable to keep or care for the dog, the adopter will contact and return the dog to a FJCAS representative. The dog may not be transferred to another owner without the expressed consent of FJCAS. FJCAS reserves all rights in reclaiming the dog, should we find the adoptive 1 home to be unfit for any reason and by violation of the agreed upon contract. 3. Refund: There will be no refund or reimbursements of any expenses incurred by the adopter for the above-mentioned dog. 4. Health Program: The above-designated dog will be cared for humanely, including provision of adequate food, shelter, water and veterinary care and will be licensed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which he resides. 5. Reason for adoption: The above-designated dog is to be kept as a house pet; it shall not be used for medical or any other experimental purpose, and shall not be used for breeding. Exercise must be in an enclosed area, on leash, or in a controlled situation (i.e., with owner present). IT MUST NOT BE FREE TO ROAM THE STREETS. 6. Hold Harmless agreement: I, the Adopter, understand that the behavior of domestic animals is unpredictable and that they are capable of inflicting serious personal injury or property damage. I hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter, its officers, and volunteers from any and all claims, damages, or losses—including reasonable attorney's fees—arising out of or relating to my adoption, ownership, or possession of this animal. This includes, but is not limited to, any injury or damage caused by the animal to persons or property.