SOHO Adoption Contract

This is the online adoption contract for Save Our Herders Outreach, Inc. By filling out and signing this form, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions therein.

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The following terms and conditions constitute a legal contract for the adoption of the dog referred to as ...

Dog's current name:

(hereinafter referred to as dog)

(hereinafter referred to as “dog” regardless of age or sex) between Save Our Herders Outreach, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Adopting Agent) and

Adopter(s) name

(please use your full legal name - hereinafter referred to as Adopter)

(hereinafter referred to as Adopter). These terms and conditions are entered into and agreed upon by both Adopting Agent and the Adopter and they acknowledge the legal worth of this contract.

To the best of Adopting Agent’s knowledge, this dog has no defects that would make it unsuitable as a family pet. Adopter agrees to all of the following terms of this contract and understands that non-compliance with the terms of this agreement gives Adopting Agent or their representatives the right to reclaim this dog without refund of adoption fee.

Please initial below each line if in agreement:

1. To contribute an adoption donation in the amount of ($300/dogs .... $300 + $50 spay-neuter deposit/puppies .... $200/seniors):*

2. Within 24 hours, place identification on the dog with tags and collar. Identification includes the following: Contact name and phone number, at a minimum. Identification must be readable at all times.*

3. To provide shelter, fresh water, proper food, and adequate companionship at all times.*

4. To provide annual veterinary examinations, monthly heartworm preventative, yearly vaccinations, rabies according to my state’s regulations, monthly flea prevention medication and dental care as determined by Adopter’s veterinarian.*

5. To understand that Save Our Herders Outreach, Inc. cannot make any guarantees, either expressed or implied, concerning the health, habits, temperament, background or age of the dog I am adopting from them.*

6. To follow positive training methods. Use of prong collars, choke collars or shock collars for any reason is expressly denied. *

7. To notify Adopting Agents listed within 4 hours if this dog is lost or stolen and to make every effort to locate the dog. Notify Mel Hardwick at (804) 517-5390 and send email to saveourherdersoutreach@gmail.com.*

8. If for any reason Adopter is unable to keep this dog, Adopter must notify Mel Hardwick at (804)517-5390 and email saveourherdersoutreach@gmail.com to work with Adopting Agent in finding an appropriate home for this dog without refund of adoption fee. Appropriate home is to be determined by and at the sole discretion of Adopting Agent. Transfer of ownership of this dog is strictly prohibited without prior written authorization of Save Our Herders Outreach,Inc. *

9. To notify the Adopting Agent if Adopter moves, and give the newemail address, physical address and phone number. Notify Mel Hardwick at (804) 517-5390 and send email to saveourherdersoutreach@gmail.com.*

10. To notify Adopting Agent within thirteen days of this date with an update of the above dog’s progress. We love photos and follow-ups, and appreciate any you would like to share.*

11. That I understand that fully shaving the coat of a herding dog for anything other than absolute necessity is strongly discouraged for a number of reasons, and I agree to follow my veterinarian's advice regarding coat shaving.*

12. (Initial only if applicable) Spay/Neuter Contract Amendment attached.

13. That should I decide not to keep this dog within 14 days of adoption and return him or her to the Adopting Agent, I agree to forfeit $50 of my adoption donation to the rescue for their administrative costs in the processing of my application. There is no refund of the adoption donation if the dog is returned after 14 days after adoption unless agreed to in writing by Adopting Agent and Adopter.*

14. That I understand and agree that, as of the date of this agreement, Save Our Herders Outreach, Inc., the Adopting Agent, has no further financial or legal liability as relates in any way to this animal, including but not limited to any damage to person(s) or property, or medical or other expenses.*

15. (Initial only if applicable) That if the dog is on the Moxy-Doxy protocol for treatment of Heartworm Disease, I will contact the Adopting Agent at the end of the 6th treatment month for follow-up testing at the expense of the Adopting Agent.

16. That I have read the document "TERMS AND CONDITIONS" and understand and agree to its content.*

18. The facts stated in my submitted Adoption Application are true. I agree to adopt the dog described above.*

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ENFORCEMENT OF CONTRACT:

This Contract is binding and enforceable by Civil Law. Any breach of this contract in part or whole requires that the adopter voluntarily relinquish said dog and any papers that pertain to said dog to the Adopting Agent’s designated representative within five calendar days of notification at the Adopter’s expense without entitlement of any refund or damages of any kind.

ANY and ALL suits for the breach of or enforcement of this contract concerning said dog and/or Adopting Agent must be filed in Richmond, Virginia. All such causes of action filed in Richmond, Virginia shall be submitted for binding arbitration upon written request of either party. The parties shall have 10 calendar days from the date the written notice is sent to the opposing party at the opposing party's last known address to agree on an arbitrator. If the parties are unable to agree on an arbitrator, Save Our Herders Outreach, Inc. shall select the arbitrator. If a party fails to appear for the noticed arbitration, that party shall be considered in default and all relief requested by other party shall be granted in full.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

Adopter promises and agrees to be solely responsible for this animal and to indemnify and hold harmless Adopting Agent from any and all claims of liability for the conduct of this dog on or after the date of this adoption and agreement of contract. The undersigned Adopter has been advised of these facts and agrees to all conditions of this contract.

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Save Our Herders Outreach, Inc. Adoption Contract