I agree to abide by the terms and conditions below with respect to this adoption application:

1. I PROMISE to make a reasonable commitment of time and effort to make this new relationship work.
2. I PROMISE to provide appropriate and timely veterinary care for the life of my new dog.
3. I PROMISE to provide my new dog with the proper nutrition for optimum health and to keep my new dog the proper weight, neither obese nor emaciated.
4. I PROMISE to keep my new dog indoors at night, and to include him/her in the activities of the household while I am home.
5. I PROMISE to keep my new dog groomed and free of parasites & matting.
6. I PROMISE to offer my dog mental stimulation in the form of either play, interactive toys, training or daily walks.
7. I PROMISE to provide a home in which my new dog clearly knows what the rules of the house are & that I will insist they be followed so my new dog can learn to trust me & count on me.
8. I PROMISE to provide my new dog with enough chew toys to satisfy his/her urge to chew.
9. I PROMISE to get professional help if you dog has or develops behavior or temperament problems, and, if safe, to manage my new dog carefully so as not to endanger the people and other pets in my home & community.
10. I PROMISE to do everything I can to keep my dog from becoming a nuisance in my community.
11. I PROMISE not to allow my new dog to run free/out of control, chase cars, bicycles, children, etc.
12. I PROMISE that if I have to move residences for any reason, I am aware that finding housing that accepts pets can take longer than average, but that I will commit to moving with my dog, as I would move with any other member of my family.
13. I PROMISE that if, for any reason, I can no longer keep my new dog, I will not abandon this dog, surrender him/her to any public shelter/animal control or give this dog to anyone other than the S.A.I.N.T. Saving Lives Foster & Adoption Program.