Adoption Contract Puppy

Contact Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Address*

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Postal Code*
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Email*

Home Phone

Cell Phone*

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Which animal are you adopting?*

1. I agree to keep this dog in my personal possession, and to provide proper and sufficient food, water, shelter, training, affection, grooming and humane treatment at all times.*

Yes

2. I agree and understand that I am adopting a rescue dog and that, in doing so, I am continuing with the dog’s rescue. *

Yes

3. I agree that, within 30 days of adopting the dog, I will take the dog to a veterinarian with the records which I have received in order to have the dog examined and to establish a baseline on the dog’s health. I agree further to procure veterinary care at once if this dog becomes sick or injured, and to keep all core vaccinations current as recommended by the veterinarian. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, I am responsible for the cost of all veterinary care of the dog after adoption.*

Yes

4. I agree to obey any and all animal control regulations governing the area in which I live, and to license this dog according to such regulations within one month of adoption.*

Yes

5. I agree not to sell, rehome, trade ownership, abandon, or dispose of this dog in any way, but to notify Dog Gone Seattle Rescue immediately if I must relinquish custody of the dog for any reason.*

Yes

6. I agree to assume full responsibility for the dog’s actions, including any physical or property damage. Dog Gone Seattle Rescue cannot be held responsible for any property or physical damage, cost, accident or injury after the adoption process has been completed. *

Yes

7. I agree to confirm microchip registration with Dog Gone Seattle one month after of finalization of the adoption. I also agree to keep this information current.*

Yes

8. I agree that the dog will reside in my home as a pet. The dog will not be used to generate a profit (i.e. fighting, breeding, etc.).*

Yes

9. I acknowledge that Dog Gone Seattle has provided in good faith what it believes to be appropriate veterinary and other information about this dog, that the dog is provided by Dog Gone Seattle “as is”, so that the dog’s temperament, health, habits and physical condition are not guaranteed. *

Yes

10. I agree and understand that, although the dog has received a veterinary examination and those vaccinations disclosed in the records I have received, there may be other needs that the dog has, such as care for its teeth, or other issues. I recognize and agree that these are not the responsibility of Dog Gone Seattle Rescue and that, upon adoption, I must assume full responsibility for any veterinary care and any other issues related to the dog’s wellbeing.*

Yes

11. Dog Gone Seattle maintains the policy that if the dog adoption doesn’t work out for any reason at any time, we will accept the dog back into our program. The adopter must notify the Rescue of the need to return, and is solely responsible for physically returning the dog to an individual or business designated by the rescue, within the greater Seattle area. Dog Gone Seattle will refund the adoption fee if the dog is returned in the same condition it was adopted in within 30 days of the adoption. The refund will be issued within 14 business days from the date of return. If the dog needs veterinary care for any issues due to negligence in the adopter's home, these costs will be deducted from the adoption fee refund. Furthermore, all refunds are subject to a rehoming fee as elaborated below. *

Yes

12. All returns are subject to a rehoming fee equal to 20% of the adoption fee applied at the sole discretion of Dog Gone Seattle. If a dog is being returned for behavioral issues, the rehoming fee will be waived if the adopter consults with a DGS approved trainer for an evaluation, at their expense. *

Yes

13. I hereby understand and agree that Dog Gone Seattle makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, about the above mentioned animal's temperament and is hereby absolved from any liability for future damages or injuries caused by said animal. I also understand and agree that DGS further gives no guarantees, expressed or implied, of the suitability of the animal to the adopter and/or his family.*

Yes

14. I agree to make a donation of the "adoption fee" to Dog Gone Seattle, to support the ongoing costs of rescuing stray and shelter dogs. I understand the donation may be tax-deductible. I acknowledge that the dog remains the legal property of Dog Gone Seattle until the adoption fee is paid. *

Yes

15. I understand that payment is due at the time of adoption, and that if payment is not received in full within 60 days the debt may be sent to collections. If sent to collections, a 30% handling fee will be added to the total amount owed.*

Yes

16. I agree that I will have this dog spayed or neutered within 30 days of adoption at a partner veterinarian of Dog Gone Seattle rescue, at the expense of DGS (unless otherwise noted on the adoption email). Within 7 days of adoption, I will schedule spay/neuter at either Greenwood Hospital or an alternate rescue approved veterinarian. I understand that I can have my dog altered at a vet of my choosing at my own expense, but a spay/neuter certificate must be provided to the rescue within 30 days of adoption. I further agree that I will not crop ears or dock tails or otherwise cosmetically alter my dog. Finally I understand that failure to adhere to this contract will result in reclamation of the dog by Dog Gone Seattle.*

Yes

By my electronic signature below, I affirm that I have read and agree with the above Terms of Adoption.*

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