Registration Agreement
This Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic is hosted by the Humane Society of St. Joseph County (HSSJC) and South Bend Animal Resource Center (SBARC) to provide free rabies vaccinations to eligible dogs and cats belonging to St. Joseph County, Indiana residents.
Rabies vaccinations are provided free of charge, subject to eligibility, available supplies, and the discretion of participating veterinary professionals. The registered pet owner must be present in the vehicle at the time of service.
Pet Eligibility & Handling Requirements
- This clinic is limited to dogs and cats 12 weeks of age or older.
- Dogs must be properly restrained with a well-fitted collar or harness and leash, even while inside the vehicle.
- Cats must remain secured in an appropriate carrier, even while inside the vehicle.
- Animals must remain inside the owner's vehicle unless otherwise instructed by clinic staff, volunteers, or veterinary personnel.
- Participants must follow all traffic, safety, animal-handling, and other instructions provided by event staff and volunteers.
- Animals cannot travel in the open bed of trucks and must be secured inside the cab of the truck.
- Owners of animals that are reactive, fearful, aggressive, or prone to significant stress or anxiety should notify event staff before the animal is handled.
- Event staff or veterinary personnel may require additional restraint or safety measures before providing service.
Animal Health & Vaccination
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information I have provided about my pet is complete and accurate.
I understand that vaccination involves certain risks, including but not limited to temporary pain or swelling at the injection site, lethargy, fever, decreased appetite, allergic reaction, anaphylaxis, or other uncommon or unforeseen adverse reactions.
I understand that this event is a limited-service rabies vaccination clinic and is not a substitute for a comprehensive veterinary examination or an established veterinarian-client-patient relationship with my regular veterinarian. My pet will not receive a compherhensive physical examination, diagnostic testing, treatment for other medical conditions, or other veterinary services as part of this event.
I understand that participating veterinarians and veterinary personnel may decline to vaccinate my pet if, in their professional judgment, vaccination cannot be safely or appropriately performed at the clinic.
I understand that it is my responsibility to monitor my pet following vaccination and to seek veterinary care at my own expense if my pet experiences an adverse reaction, illness, or other medical concern following the clinic.
Authorization to Vaccinate
I certify that I am the legal owner of the animal(s) registered for this clinic or that I have legal authority to consent to veterinary care on behalf of the owner.
By signing this agreement, I voluntarily authorize the participating veterinarian and veterinary personnel to administer a rabies vaccine to the animal(s) I have registered for this event.
I understand that the information I provide will be used to prepare my pet's rabies vaccination certificate and may be maintained or shared as reasonably necessary for vaccination records, legal or regulatory requirements, clinic administration, and animal control purposes.
Service Refusal & Owner Responsibility
The Humane Society of St. Joseph County, South Bend Animal Resource Center, participating veterinarians and veterinary personnel, and event staff and volunteers reserve the right to refuse or discontinue service when they determine that doing so is appropriate for the health or safety of an animal, participant, staff member, volunteer, veterinary professional, or other person at the event.
I accept responsibility for the behavior and control of my animal while participating in the clinic. I understand that I may be responsible for injuries or damages caused by my animal to people, animals, vehicles, equipment, or property, to the extent provided by applicable law.
Assumption of Risk & Liability Release
I understand that participation in a drive-thru vaccination clinic and the handling, restraint, and vaccination of animals involve inherent risks. These risks may include, but are not limited to, animal bites or scratches, escape, injury during handling or restraint, stress-related illness or injury, adverse vaccine reactions, injury to persons or other animals, and other unexpected events.
I voluntarily elect to participate in this clinic and knowingly assume the risks reasonably associated with my participation and my animal's participation.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I release, waive, and discharge the Humane Society of St. Joseph County; South Bend Animal Resource Center; St. Joseph County 4-H Fair, Inc.; participating veterinarians and veterinary personnel; and their respective officers, directors, officials, employees, staff members, volunteers, agents, representatives, sponsors, donors, contractors, vendors, event partners, and affiliated organizations from claims, demands, damages, liabilities, losses, or causes of action arising out of or related to my or my animal's participation in this clinic, except to the extent that liability cannot legally be waived or released.
I further agree, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, to indemnify and hold harmless the above-listed organizations and individuals from third-party claims arising from my animal's behavior or from my failure to follow clinic instructions, properly restrain my animal, or provide complete and accurate information.
Nothing in this agreement is intended to waive or release any right or liability that cannot lawfully be waived under applicable law.
Acknowledgment & Consent
By signing or electronically accepting this agreement, I acknowledge that:
- I have read and understand the clinic requirements and this Registration & Consent Agreement.
- I have provided complete and accurate information to the best of my knowledge.
- I am authorized to consent to vaccination of the animal(s) I have registered.
- I understand the potential risks associated with rabies vaccination and participation in this clinic.
- I voluntarily consent to the administration of the rabies vaccine.
- I voluntarily accept the terms of the assumption of risk and liability release stated above.
- I understand that agreement to these terms is required for my pet to receive a rabies vaccination at this event.