FINISHING INSTITUTE FOR DOG OWNERSHIP (F.I.D.O.) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF WAIVER AND RELEASE FORM
I understand that I am solely responsible for any harm caused to or by my dog(s) while my dog(s) is/are the care of Finishing Institute for Dog Ownership (F.I.D.O.) I also understand and agree that in admitting my dog(s), Finishing Institute for Dog Ownership (F.I.D.O.) has relied upon my representation that my dog(s) is/are in good health and have not harmed, shown aggression or threatening behavior towards any person or animal at any time.
I further understand that due to the way dogs interact and play with one another, cuts, nips, illnesses and scratches can occur even though the dogs are supervised.
While my dog(s) is/are in the care of Finishing Institute for Dog Ownership (F.I.D.O.), if I am unreachable in the event of an emergency, I hereby authorize Finishing Institute for Dog Ownership (F.I.D.O.), its employees and/or representatives to seek immediate veterinary care for my dog(s). I understand that all costs in connection with veterinary, medical or other treatment, shall be my sole responsibility.
I hereby release and agree to hold harmless Finishing Institute for Dog Ownership (F.I.D.O.), its owners, directors, officers, members, employees and agents from any and all liability, claims, suits, actions, loss, injury or damage of any nature or kind, or for any liability, claims, suits, actions, loss, injury or damage which I or my dog(s) may sustain or which may be caused in any way by my dog(s). I specifically, without limitation, agree to fully indemnify Finishing Institute for Dog Ownership (F.I.D.O.) for any and all such liability, claims, suits, actions, losses, injury or damage. I specifically agree to indemnify and hold harmless Finishing Institute for Dog Ownership (F.I.D.O.). as to any loss, cost, claim, injury, damage or liability, sustained or incurred which is caused by an act or omission, whether negligent, unintentional or otherwise, of an employee, representative, or agent of Finishing Institute for Dog Ownership (F.I.D.O.).
I understand that if my dog(s) display aggressive, harmful or nuisance behaviors, for the safety of other dogs and the employees of Finishing Institute for Dog Ownership (F.I.D.O.), that my dog may be corrected and/or confined to a kennel until he/she can be picked up. Finishing Institute for Dog Ownership (F.I.D.O.) reserves the right to permanently remove any dog at any time and refuse admittance to any dog(s) which do not meet the health and temperament requirements which include, but are not limited to inoculations for distemper, canine influenza, bordetella, rabies and flea and heartworm prevention.
I agree to pay all charges incurred by the services I or my dog(s) receives while in the care of Finishing Institute for Dog Ownership (F.I.D.O.). If I should not return for my dog, Finishing Institute for Dog Ownership (F.I.D.O.) will make every attempt to contact me. If my dog is not picked up by close of business, a late fee will be assessed and/or my dog will be boarded overnight. If after 7 days of no contact from the owner, Finishing Institute for Dog Ownership (F.I.D.O.) will consider the animal(s) abandoned and will re-home the animal.
I additionally give consent for my dog to be photographed while in the facilities at Finishing Institute for Dog Ownership (F.I.D.O.). I agree to give Finishing Institute for Dog Ownership (F.I.D.O.) to use my dog’s image on promotional materials, which may include its website and Facebook/Instagram fan pages.
I certify that I have made full disclosure and have read, understand and accept the terms, conditions and statements in this agreement. Furthermore, I acknowledge that this agreement shall be effective and binding upon the parties.