• Client/Owner Release of Liability

  • BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU AGREE TO GIVE UP AND RELEASE LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY OTHERWISE HAVE.

    I accept the following terms to have one or more of the following procedures performed on my animal:  transport of my animal(s), spay, neuter, vaccination, microchipping, treatment for internal/external parasites by the Yolo County SPCA or by a clinic or group associated witht he Yolo County SPCA (hereafter, "treated").  I am of legeal age and am able to sign for this/these animal(s).

    1. I Am Voluntarily Having my Pet(s) Treated.  I am voluntarily bringing the animal(s) named below to a participating veterinary clinci or to an individual transporting to a participating veterinary clinic (hereafter, "clinic"), for the purpose of having such animal(s) treated.  All fees must be paid in cash before services are rendered
    2. Release of Liability.  I understand that by signing my name on this document, I am releasing whatever rights I would otherwise have to bring a lawsuit against the Yolo County SPCA or this clinic for harm that occurs to this/these animal(s) as a result of transporting this/these animal(s) to this clinic to be treated, or as a result of treatment istself.  "Yolo County SPCA" includes not only the corporate entity which is "Yolo County SPCA," but also the officers, agents, employees, and invitees of the Yolo County SPCA.
    3. Some of the Risks I am Accepting.   I understand that there are risks inherent in bringing the named animal(s) to this clinic to be treated.  These risks include, but are not limited to:
      1. Risk of Death.  The risk that complications, during and subsequent to the treatment procudedures, will arise, resulting in death or permanent disability of the named animal(s) as a result of transport or treatment;
      2. Risk of Continued Fertility.  The risk that a spay or neuter procedure will not be successful and the named animal(s) will remain fertile after the procedure.
      3. Risk of Attack by Another Animal.  The risk that another animal will attack and injure the named animal(s) I brought to the clinic or had someone transport to the clinic, either during transport or at the clinic;
      4. Risk of Loss.  The risk that the named animal(s) may be lost during transport or while at the clinic either through escape or through accidental discharge to the wrong person.
      5. Risk of Injury and/or Exposure to Contagious Disease. The risk that the named animal(s) may become accidentally injured before, during, or subsquent to the treatment procedures performeda t this clinic or during transport or may be exposed to animals that can transmit contagious disease at thsi clinic or during transport.
      6. Risk of Additional Expenses.  The risk that the named animal(s) may require additional veterinary care and the associated expenses due or in relation to transport or treatment at the clinic.
    4. Permanent Release of All Claims.  I understand that signing this document will release, discharge, waive, and forever relinquish any and all claims or causes of action that I may have, whether known or unknown, and whether anticipated by me, against this clinic and the Yolo County SPCA, arising out of the named animal(s) being transported to or treated at this clinic.
    5. I Am Responsibile for the Conduct of this/these Animal(s).  I assume full responsibility for any and all risk of death, personal injury, and property damage suffered by others due to the conduct of the named animal(s) once the named animal(s) is/are on this clinic's property or being transported by Yolo Conty SPCA.  I promise to reimbures this clinic and/or the Yolo County SPCA, as appropriate, for any losses suffered as a result of the conduct of the named animal(s).  Losses shall include payment of monetary damages, expenses, and attorney fees.
    6. This Release is Binding on Others.  I understand and agree that my release of rights and my promise to reimburse the losses of others as contained in this agreement will be binding on me, my spouse, m y heirs, my personal representatives, my assigns, my children, and any guardian ad litem for said children.
    7. I Have Read this Document.  I have read this document in its entirety, I understand the words and language in it, and I understand the legal significance of agreeing to be bound by its terms.  I have been given the opportunity to ask questions regarding the risks I am accepting and have recieved ssatisfacotry answers to my questions.
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