HALO Dog Adoption Contract

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Whereas Adopter wishes to adopt, and HALO wishes to place for adoption the following animal:

Legal Agreement

The parties hereby agree to the following:

1. Adopter will pay an non-refundable adoption fee as stated above at time of placement. 

2. A State licensed veterinarian has examined this dog placed for adoption, and this dog is current on vaccinations, spayed/neutered, and heartworm negative. HALO has provided all available veterinary records to the adopter.

3. The adopter will not transfer thedog to any other person, business or entity. Should the adopter no longer want the dog, the adopter must contact HALO immediately to discuss other options.

4. Adopter will not allow the dog to be used for medical or experimental purposes.

5. Adopter will not keep the dog outdoors unsupervised, regardless of shelter (dog house, shed, kennel) and the dog shall be housed inside the living quarters of the home. Adopter will treat the dog humanely and the dog will not be abused in any manner, with particular respect to the provision of food, water and shelter

6. Adopter will make sure the dog wears collar with a valid county dog license and identification at all times.

7. The dog is being adopted as a companion only. Adopter will not use the dog for guarding, protection or breeding purposes.

8. The dog must not be altered for cosmetic purposes (tail docking, ear cropping)

9. Adopter will provide routine veterinary care as needed, and as deemed necessary by your veterinarian, which includes routine vaccinations, year round heartworm prevention and any and all routine care.

10. The adopter agrees to allow HALO to inquire about the dog or examine the dog at any time with 24 hours attempted notice to the adopter. We may inspect the premises in which the dog resides at anytime.

11. The adopter agrees to contact HALO with any behavior and/or medical issues and agrees to socialize the dog, keep up with the training of basic commands, and provide exercise for the dog. The adopter agrees to use positive reinforcement for training purposes.

12. Adopter will not use aversive training, such as prong collar/e-collar. 

13. The adopter is obligated to provide change of address when the adopter moves. This change of address is required either by mail, email, text, or phone call within 30 days after the change of address is effective.

14. Should HALO determine that the adopter has breached any of the aforementioned obligations, we will be entitled to remove the dog from adopter's home and will assume ownership of the dog and all rights regarding its care and placement, and adopter will forfeit all monies paid to HALO.

15. The dog has been microchipped under the name and contact information of HALO. Adopter agrees to keep HALO as the the secondary contact for the microchip.

16. HALO makes no guarantees regarding the health of any dog and will not be held liable for any illnesses of the pet while living with the adopter, nor for any costs, expenses or damages that may be incurred.

17. HALO has disclosed all behavior/medical issues to their knowledge. However, HALO will not be held liable for any behaviors or acts of the dog while living with the adopter, nor for any costs, expenses or damages that may be incurred.

18. HALO will accept a returned dog within 30-days of adoption; however, it is at the Executive Director's discretion to accept the dog. 

20. After the first 30-days of the adoption, an Owner Surrender Request must be submitted and an adequate reason for the dog's return.

21. Owner will pay $200 owner surrender fee, and the dog must be up to date on vaccinations and flea/heartworm preventatives. If the returrn involves behavior issues, the owner must attemp to resolve the issues prior to the requested an owner surrender.  Owner must include veterinary visit(s), training and/or behavior assessment(s), and behavior modificatin. Owner must provide name(s) of the professional(s) they worked with and behavior report(s) given.

22. PUPPY adoption: HALO covers the costs of all puppy vaccines, bordetella, spay/neuter, umbilical hernia (if applicabel), first stool sample, first wormer, and first round of flea/heartworm preventatives. 

23. Adopter agrees to indemnify and hold harmless HALO, their officers, board members, agents and representatives for and against any and all manner of actions, suits, debts, dues, accounts, bonds, covenants, agreements, judgments, claims, and demands whatsoever arising out of or relating to the adoption, placement, and/or possession of the placed pet.



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