Adoption Contract

All Breed�s pet adoptions are limited to the Washington DC/Baltimore Metropolitan area.

I, , wish to adopt the animal from All Breed Rescue and agree to the following terms:

• I agree to provide past veterinary history of my other pets, including veterinarian, phone number and animals treated. Proof of spay/neuter of all presently owned pets must be provided. I understand that no animal will be placed in a home where there are unspayed/unneutered/intact pets.
   
• I agree to spay females no later than 4 months and neuter males no later than 4 months of age.
   
• I understand that written proof of completion of surgery must be submitted to All Breed Rescue within 30 days of surgery.
   
• I understand that under no circumstances is the animal to be bred. I understand that failure to neuter the animal within these guidelines or breeding of the animal constitutes a violation of this contract, and that All Breed Rescue will then have the right to seize the animal and assume full ownership of said animal.
   
• I understand that if my veterinarian does not perform early spay/neuter, it is my responsibility to locate a veterinarian who will spay or neuter my pet within the specified time limits.
   
• I agree to ensure that this pet is never subjected to cruel or inhumane treatment; what constitutes inhumane treatment is to be determined by All Breed Rescue. I understand that no dog is to be kept chained or tied unsupervised. I also understand that this pet may not be kept outside unless someone is at home. I understand that I will be required to return this pet to All Breed Rescue should it be determined that I am in violation of all or part of this contract.
   
• I agree to provide daily exercise by leash walking or play in an enclosed area.
   
• I understand that appropriate fencing must be provided for certain breeds or in certain localities.
   
• I understand that some pets will be placed with the stipulation that they are the only pets in the household.
   
• I understand that no puppies will be adopted to families with children under six years of age. I understand that puppies must not be left alone for more than three consecutive hours during housebreaking training.
   
• I understand that this pet must be kept as an indoor pet.
   
• I agree to allow All Breed Rescue or an appointed representative to periodically inspect the property where this pet is to be housed to ensure that proper care (food, water, exercise, and companionship) and shelter are being provided. I understand that appointments will be made in advance.
   
• I understand that All Breed Rescue will be contacting my veterinarian for verification of routine preventative care needed in my specific area (i.e., special vaccines, heartworm preventative, flea treatment, or intestinal parasite treatment).
   
• I understand that I will be required to return this pet to All Breed Rescue should it be determined that I am in violation of all or part of this contract.
   
• I agree to contact All Breed Rescue immediately in the event that this adoption is not successful and return this pet to All Breed Rescue. I understand that this pet may not be sold, given away or placed in another permanent home or organization.
   
• I agree to notify All Breed Rescue of change of address and also any change in the circumstances of the animal such as: loss, theft, injury or serious illness.
   

I have read all terms of this contract and I understand that All Breed Rescue can make no guarantees regarding the temperament or future health of this animal. I hereby agree to release All Breed Rescue from any and all liability for damage or injury which may be caused directly or indirectly by this pet. I understand that my new pet may not be housebroken or crate trained.

When the animal is delivered, I agree to make a donation of at least $200 dollars in the form of a cash/check payable to "Robin Kaplan, c/o All Breed Rescue". I understand that this amount is used to continue the efforts of All Breed Rescue in helping other animals and is not refundable. Initial here:

I agree to adopt the animal of the following description:

Name

Breed

Color

Age

Adopter Name

Address

Address

County

Home Phone

Work Phone

E-Mail

Veterinarian

Veterinarian Phone

All Breed Rep

All Breed Rep�s Phone

A representative from another animal rescue may be designated as your All Breed Rescue representative.

Adopter is responsible for all legal costs incurred by All Breed Rescue to enforce this contract and agrees to all the above terms of this contract.

Adopter's Signature

Date:
Print the contract, fill out, and sign. E-mail is not acceptable for contracts.

NOTE TO ADOPTER: Your adopted pet has received all medical care appropriate for their age. Please check their health record and familiarize yourself with their future health care needs. We will be contacting your veterinarian for verification of routine preventative care needed in your specific area (i.e., special vaccines, heartworm preventative, flea treatment, or intestinal parasite treatment).