• Adoption Contract

    Low Riders of the West

  • Low Riders of the West (“LRW” or “Rescue”), a Colorado non-profit corporation agrees to transfer ownership and possession of the pet identified in exchange for the adoption fee payment and for the promises in this agreement by the undersigned
    (Adopter).

  • Pick a Date   Name of Dog: Sex: Spayed/Neutered:    Breed:    Color:    Approximate Age:    DOB:    (if known)

    Vaccinations are up to date as Of Contracted Date, Next Vaccines are due:      

  • LOW RIDERS OF THE WEST RESCUE AGREES TO DO THE FOLLOWING: 1. Give the Adopter title to, possession and control of the dog as described: For so long s the ADOPTER complies with the terms of this contract. All liability due to property damage or personal injury, accident or illness will be transferred to the new owner upon adoption. 2. Provide ADOPTER with any all veterinary records available for dog along with current medications 3. RESCUER acknowledges receipt from ADOPTER of a

    donation as noted below to aid with reimbursement of expenses incurred to consider dog for adoption.

    IN RETURN, THE ADOPTER AGREES TO THE FOLLOWING: (Please initial next to each number to verify that you have read and understand each section)

  • * 1. ADOPTER agrees to pay a nonrefundable adoption fee of . If within the first 10 days the ADOPTER needs to return the dog they may receive their adoption fee in return.

  • * 2. If within the first 10 days it is determined by a licensed Veterinarian that a life threatening ailment is present, not suspected to be caused by the actions or neglect of ADOPTER. Medical documentation will be provided and released to our rescue for review by a rescue appointed Veterinarian. If the rescue Veterinarian agrees with the diagnosis, the rescue agrees to pay for medical services up to the adoption fee. The adopter is responsible for medical care and veterinary expenses as of the contracted date of adoption and thereafter. We cannot assume financial responsibility for your medical decisions.

  • * 3. I agree the dog will not be euthanized for any non-medical reasons

  • * 4. I will provide an adequate, high quality premium diet, water, shelter, exercise, grooming, positive training and medical care at all times and care for the dog in a devoted and humane manner for the remainder of its natural life.

  • * 5. I will have the dog examined by a licensed veterinarian at least once a year, maintain appropriate vaccinations and other preventive health and dental care, and provide copies of the dog’s care records to LRW upon request.

  • * 6. I agree to have the dog live inside my home and will not be isolated from the family or created for more than 8 hours a day. I will walk my dog on a leash or exercise my dog in a fenced yard, which must be provided unless waived by LRW. I will never let my dog run loose or roam, keep him/her chained or tied up, keep in continuously in a yard, garage, patio, balcony, or pen, or leave my dog outdoors, even in a fenced yard when no one is home. The dog shall NOT ride in the back of a truck or be left in a car unattended.

  • * 7. I will not have the dog attack-trained nor will I use it for any purpose other than companionship. I will not have the dog’s ears cropped nor will I have its tail docked. I will never allow any physical, mental, or emotional abuse of the dog.

  • * 8. I will ensure proper licensing of the dog and will attach the appropriate license tags, rabies tag, and personal identification tag to a non-choke collar and be worn on any outing. I will comply with all applicable local and state statutes.

  • * 9. ADOPTER certifies that neither ADOPTER nor anyone residing in ADOPTERS household has ever been charged with or convicted of crimes against animals or humans, including but not limited to neglect, abuse, or housing animals in unsanitary living conditions.

  • * 10. I agree to accept responsibility and ownership of the dog at my own risk and I release LRW and its agents from any and all liability arising out of possession and ownership of my dog. I agree that I am assuming total financial responsibility for my pet as of the date of this contract. LRW and its agents will not be held responsible for any damages or expenses (veterinary or other) incurred during my ownership of the dog.

  • * 11. ADOPTER must notify LRW within five days if dog becomes lost or passes away as well as any change in address, phone number or email Failure to respond back within 10 days ro LRW attempt to contact ADOPTER b the means ADOPTER has listed will void contract. If you dog ends up in the possession of an animal control agency, that animal control agency will relinquish said dog and ADOPTER will be held responsible for any fees and or costs incurred due to this event.

  • * 12. The dog is NOT to be left unattended with small children at anytime.

  • * 13. During the dog’s lifetime, LRW or assigned volunteer may visit the premises where the dog is kept and reclaim the dog if, in the judgment of LRW, the dog is not being adequately cared for or ADOPTER has not complied with any provision of this contract.

  • * 14. ADOPTER agrees to pay all costs necessary to enforce this agreement including reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs of litigation, dog recovery fees, and all medical bills to restore the dog’s health back to adoptable status.

  • * 15. The ADOPTER authorizes any animal care or control agency to release the dog to a LOW RIDERS OF THE WEST RESCUE representative, hereby designated as Agent for the ADOPTER, if the dog is found running at large or is brought into a shelter facility for any reason.

  • * 16. Dog’s microchip will have the LRW’s contact information (address, phone number, or email). I agree to register my contact information with the microchip provider within 1 week of adoption. I agree not to remove or alter LRW’s contact information from Pet’s microchip. In the event the microchip stops working I agree to notify LRW without delay so that a new microchip can be in-planted.

  • * 17. The dog’s known background and medical history have been discussed with me. I understand that LRW has made no representation concerning the health, condition, training, behavior, or temperament of the dog. LRW provided the information it has about a dog, including any vaccinations or veterinary records but cannot certify to the completeness or accuracy of such documentation. I understand that any description of breed is a guess.

  • * 18. ADOPTER acknowledges that the dog is adopted “as is” and that no implied or expressed warranties have been made by LRW in reference to the health, training and/or temperament of the dog. LRW shall not be held responsible for any veterinary expenses after adoption of the dog or held liable for any misrepresentations unknown to LRW.

  • * 19. ADOPTER understands that should the dog cause personal injury or property damage after adoption, LRW shall in no way be liable in whole or part for that damage and hereby assumes and agrees to hold LRW harmless from any damages which may arise after the adoption of this dog, caused by any act or omission by LRW which results in personal injury or property damage to any person by this dog, and the ADOPTER agrees not to bring any legal action seeking any remedy against LRW in connection with this agreement or in connection with the personal injuries or property damage claimed to result from any act or omission by LRW whether by ADOPTER or any third party

  • * 20. I AGREE that at the time of this adoption the dog appeared to be healthy.

  • 21. I (Adopter) have received the Rabies Prevention Pamphlet provided by PACFA.     

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  • BY SIGNING BELOW ADOPTER CERTIFIES THAT THEY HAVE DONE ALL POSSIBLE RESEARCH, PREPARATION, AND UNDERSTANDS THE NEEDS OF CARING FOR A DOG, ADOPTER UNDERSTANDS THAT EVERY ANIMAL IS AN INDIVIDUAL AND WILL NEED TO BE CARED FOR AND RESPECTED AS AN INDIVIDUAL. ALL ANIMALS NEEDS AND CHALLENGES ARE DIFFERENT. ADOPTER UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES TO ALL THE TERMS OF THIS CONTRACT AND HAS READ AND INITIAL EACH LINE.

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