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This is our standard adoption contract that must be
completed and signed by anyone wishing to adopt an animal from
the Hillside SPCA. Our number one concern is for the animals
and we strive to place them in good, loving homes.
ADOPTION CONTRACT:
All animal adoption contracts approved by the Hillside
S.P.C.A., Inc. are subject to the following terms and
conditions:
- The Adopter agrees that the animal will be kept only as
a domesticated house pet. This means that dogs will be kept
indoors except for periods of exercise in a fenced-in yard
or on a leash. Cats will be kept indoors at all times unless
a screened-in porch or similar type enclosure is available.
- The Adopter agrees to have the animal spayed or neutered
by the date specified above. The Adopter further agrees to
provide proper veterinary care for the animal.
- The Adopter grants the Hillside S.P.C.A., Inc. the right
to maker periodic visits to the Adopter's premises for the
purpose of checking on the health and general welfare of the
animal and to verify that the animal has been spayed or
neutered in accordance with the terms of this agreements.
- The Adopter represents that all family members have
agreed to the adoption of the animal and that all family
members will abide by the terms of this agreements. The
Adopter further represents that he/she is eighteen years of
age or older.
- The Adopter represents that he/she has never been
subject to legal action for cruelty to or neglect of
animals. The Adopter further represents that he/she has
never owned an animal which has been confiscated by any
animal control or humane organization for violations of
state or local animal control regulations or animal adoption
agreements.
- If the Adopter is a tenant, then Adopter agrees to
provide written permission from the landlord consenting to
the animal adoption.
- If for any reason the Adopter is unable to provide care
to the animal, the Adopter agrees to return the animal to
the Hillside S.P.C.A., Inc. The Adopter shall not offer the
animal for sale or give the animal to any third party
without the prior written consent of the Hillside S.P.C.A.,
Inc.
- The Adopter agrees that the Hillside S.P.C.A., Inc.
shall have the right of immediate possession of the animal
if, in the judgment of the Hillside S.P.C.A., Inc., the
animal is receiving inadequate care, is being improperly
housed or handled or has not been spayed or neutered by the
specified date.
- The Adopter agrees to pay the Hillside S.P.C.A, Inc. the
sum of $300.00 as liquidated damages in the event the terms
of this contract are breached; this liquidated damage value
does not bar the Hillside S.P.C.A., Inc. from seeking the
return of the animal by judicial process or other legal
means if necessary. If legal action is instituted, the
Adopter agrees to pay reasonable attorney's fees and court
costs.
The Adopter hereby declares that he/she is aware:
- (a.) That animals are different from human beings in
their responses to human actions;
- (b.) That the actions of animals are often
unpredictable.
- (c.) That an animal's behavior may change after it
leaves the shelter and accustoms itself to a home or other
different environment; and
- (d.) That the Hillside S.P.C.A., Inc. makes no claims as
to the temperament, health, or mental disposition of any
animal put up for adoption.
- The Adopter understands that there will be NO REFUNDS OF
ADOPTION FEE.
- The Adopter acknowledges that he/she has received a copy
of the Hillside S.P.C.A., Inc. Animal Adoption Contract
Terms.
The Adopter, hereby accepts possession of, title to
(subject to the conditions of the adoption contract(, and
responsibility for the animal adopted and agrees to release
and discharge the Hillside S.P.C.A., Inc. forever from
liability for any injury or damages to any person or property
caused by the adopted animal, and from any causes of action,
claims, suits, or demands whatsoever that may arise as a
result of such injury or damages.
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