TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1.The adopter agrees that the animal will be kept only as a personal pet, not as a gift, working pet, or chained guard dog, and NEVER TO BE USED FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES. The adopter also agrees to provide adequate fresh food and water, clean and dry shelter, and daily exercise.
2. The adopter grants Second Chance Dog Rescue (hereafter referred to as SCDR) the right to make periodic visits to the adopter’s premises for the purpose of checking on the health and general welfare of the animal and to verify that the animal has been sterilized in accordance with the terms of this agreement. Sterilization of the animal is required under chapter 828, Health and Safety Code (State of Texas).Violation of the chapter is a criminal offense punishable as a Class C misdemeanor.
3. The adopter represents that all family members have agreed to the adoption of the animal and that all family members will abide by the terms of this agreement. The adopter further represents that he/she’s eighteen years of age or older.
4. Puppies adopted prior to spay/neuter will be required to be altered by 6 months of age. All vet expenses after a puppy or dog is adopted will be the responsibility of the new owner.
5. The adopter agrees to provide all medical care and treatment needed by the pet. This includes medical checkups and routine vaccinations as well as care during illness or injury. The adopter agrees to give heartworm preventative medications and
flea/tick preventative on the 1st of every month and agrees to take animal to their vet within two weeks of adoption to get these medications. These must be given every month for the continued health and well-being of your pet.
6. The adopter represents that he/she has never been subject to legal action for cruelty to or neglect of animals. The adopter further represents that he/she has never owned an animal, which has been confiscated by any animal control or humane organization for violations of state or local animal control regulations or animal adoption agreement.
7. NO ANIMAL can be traded, sold, adopted to others, given away or released in any manner to any other individual.
8. The adopter agrees that SCDR shall have the right of immediate possession of the animal if, and in the judgment of SCDR, the animal is receiving inadequate care, is being improperly house or handled, or has not been spayed or neutered.
9. The adopter acknowledges that SCDR makes no claims as to the temperament, health, or mental disposition of any animal put up for adoption; therefore, any information given to the adopter is based exclusively on the time spent in SCDR foster homes or information obtained from the person relinquishing the animal or our veterinarian.
10. The adopter agrees to license the animal in accordance with local laws and ordinances and provide a safe collar with an identification tag showing the adopter’s address and telephone number.
11. The adopter acknowledges receipt of a copy of the adoption contract at the time of adoption.
12. The adopter acknowledges that no refund of an adoption donation will be made for any reason. Deposits for home visits will be a minimum of $50 with $25 being non-refundable. A decision needs to be made within a week as to whether or not the potential adopter will adopt the animal or will return it to SCDR unless special arrangements have been made. If the animal does not work, the potential adopter may try a different animal for the same deposit fee. If all tags are not returned, a $15 replacement fee will be charged and deducted from the refund.
13. The adopter hereby accepts possession of, title to (subject to the condition of the adoption contract), and responsibility for the animal adopted and agrees to release and discharge Second Chance Dog Rescue permanently from liability for any injury or damages to any person or property caused by the adopted animal, and from any causes of action, claims, suits, or demands, whatever may arise as a result of such injury or damages.
14. If for any reason the adopter is unable to provide care for the animal, the adopter agrees to RETURN THE ANIMAL TO SCDR with the full contents of the adoption folder. Adopter is responsible for any travel necessary to return the animal to Snyder if that is where the foster home is located. Adoptee certifies, agrees, and acknowledges the payment of the sum of $1000 directly to SCDR within 24 hours of NON COMPLIANCE. Adoptee will be responsible for all fees including attorney fees, court costs and any other expenses incurred to enforce this provision. Failure to comply with this provision could lead to legal action as a breach of contract.