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Contract

This Adoption Contract (the “Contract”) is entered into by and between Underdogs Animal Rescue, a Colorado non-profit corporation (“Underdogs”), and the “Adopter”, effective as of the Adoption Date below. Underdogs and Adopter are individually a “Party” and collectively the “Parties” to this Contract. Adopter has agreed to adopt the pet described below (the “Pet”), and Underdogs has agreed to release such Pet to Adopter, subject to and in accordance with the following terms and conditions:

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Pet Information

Pet Name:

Pet Sex:

FemaleMale

Spayed/Neutered:

SpayedNeutered

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Date of Pet Adoption:

Adoption Fee

Adoption Fee. Adopter agrees to pay an adoption fee (the “Adoption Fee”). Underdogs will give a full refund of the Adoption Fee within two weeks from the Adoption Date for any Pet found to have a diagnosed and previously unknown and undisclosed health problem (except parasites). Otherwise, the Adoption Fee is non-refundable.

Adoption Fee

Obligations of Underdogs

Underdogs agrees to provide the Pet to Adopter: (a) with vaccinations for rabies and distemper/parvo; (b) de-wormed; and (c) spayed/neutered, unless the Pet is too young for spay/neuter surgery and/ or a rabies vaccination, in which case the Adopter shall be required to get the Pet spay/neuter surgery and a rabies vaccination within ninety (90) days of the Adoption Date. In cases where Adopter is responsible for spay/neuter surgery and/or obtaining a rabies vaccination, Adopter shall provide Underdogs with a $50.00 deposit check at the time Pet is adopted. Underdogs will return the deposit to the Adopter (or will destroy the check) upon Adopter’s presentation of written correspondence from a licensed vet that the above-described pet has been spayed or neutered within 90 days of transfer.

Medical History

Underdogs will provide Adopter with any medical and veterinary records relating to the Pet that is within its possession. Underdogs will also inform Adopter of any known history of medical or behavioral issues.

Pet Returns; Surrenders

Underdogs will take back any Underdogs Pet that must be owner surrendered. Underdogs does not want their dogs in shelters as that takes a space away from a true stray. Adopter may not transfer the Pet to another person without the prior written consent of Underdogs and, in the event of such approved transfer, the new adopter will be required to sign an Adoption Contract. Adoption Fees and donations are non-refundable in the event the Pet is returned or surrendered to Underdogs, or transferred or released to another adopter.

Adopter Obligations and Acknowledgments

The undersigned Adopter expressly agrees, acknowledges, represents, and warrants as follows:

Adopter acknowledges receipt of immunizations and medication records for the Pet.

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Adopter has received and carefully reviewed the PACFA Rabies Brochure, that was provided by Underdogs Animal Rescue.

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Adopter agrees that if the Pet dog does not adapt to Adopter’s home or Adopter cannot keep the Pet for any reason, or if Adopter intends to euthanize the dog for a treatable medical or behavioral issue, Adopter shall contact Underdogs to offer to return the Pet back to Underdogs before relinquishing custody or possession of the Pet to other person or organization, and/or prior to euthanizing the Pet.

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Adopter acknowledges that the Pet may have medical or behavior issues that may require treatment and/or professional training. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Adopter agrees to assume full responsibility for all medical and veterinary care (including responsibility for all medical and veterinary care costs and expenses) and professional training for the Pet. Adopter acknowledges and agrees that Underdogs shall not be responsible for the medical or veterinary care of the Pet, or for professional training, after the Adoption Date.

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Adopter represents that it is financially capable of providing and caring for the Pet’s needs, which includes but is not limited to costs to provide food, supplies, veterinary care, behavioral training, medical procedures, exercise, grooming, required state/county/municipal licensing, and vaccinations.

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Adopter agrees that the Pet shall not be kept chained or tethered. Adopter will provide a collar for the Pet to wear at all times, and the collar must have the rabies tag and a personal tag affixed at all times. Adopter agrees that it will not permit the Pet to ride in the back of a pickup truck (or other open and unrestrained vehicle) unless secured in a carrier.

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Adopter will not permit the Pet to run at large or become a public nuisance. Adopter will keep means of identification on the Pet at all times. In the event that the Pet becomes lost, Adopter shall make every reasonable and immediate effort to locate and claim the Pet and will comply with the Underdog’s Lost Pet Protocol. Adopter will retrieve the Pet from any pound or shelter if notified the Pet is being held at any location. Adopter will also notify Underdogs in the event the pet goes missing.

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Adopter shall not abuse or neglect the Pet and under no circumstances will physically punish the Pet. Rather, Adopter will consult with Underdogs, a licensed veterinarian or a trainer about the appropriate ways to deal with specific behavior problems.

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Adopter consents to the examination of the Pet by Underdogs at any time and acknowledges that Underdogs has the right to reclaim this Pet, in Underdogs sole and absolute discretion, at any time for failure to comply with the terms of this Contract or for any misrepresentation of fact made on the adoption application or in this Contract.

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Adopter acknowledges it has received and read the Rabies Vaccination brochure prescribed by the Colorado Commission of Agriculture.

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Adopter represents and warrants that all information provided to Underdogs and/or memorialized in this Contract is correct, complete, and accurate.

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Assumption of Risk; Release; Indemnity

Underdogs makes no representations, warranties, guarantees, or promises regarding the Pet’s disposition, temperament, current or future health and personality. In addition, Adopter acknowledges, understands, and agrees that the care and custody of the Pet may result in property damage and/or personal injury to the Adopter and/or others. Notwithstanding the forgoing, Adopter hereby agrees to assume full responsibility for all such risks and waives and releases, Underdogs and its owners, directors, volunteers, employees, and representatives from any and all claims, losses, injury, or damages of any kind or nature whatsoever arising from or relating to the adoption and care of the Pet, including but not limited to claims of bodily injury or property damage sustained by Adopter or others. Adopter also agrees to be solely responsible for any actions of the Pet and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Underdogs and its owners, volunteers, employees, and representatives from any liabilities, injuries or losses caused by the Pet or any causes of actions, claims, suits or demands that arise from such injury, damages or losses.

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In the event Adopter breaches any of the Adopter’s representations and warranties in this Contract, or otherwise breaches or fails to perform any of the provisions of this Contract, Adopter will be liable and responsible for all actual and consequential damages and costs incurred by Underdogs resulting from such breach or failure, including but not limited to the costs incurred to recover the Pet, attorneys fees, lost revenues and opportunity costs, loss of business, and damage to reputation.

Entire Agreement; Severability; Amendments; Waiver

This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties hereto concerning the matters covered herein and supersedes all prior agreements and/or understandings, between the Parties, whether written or oral, concerning the matters covered herein; and there are no understandings, agreements, representations or warrants, express or implied, which are not specified in writing and signed by the Parties hereto. In the event that any of the terms of this Contract are or become illegal or unenforceable, such terms shall be null and void and shall be deemed deleted from this Contract and all the remaining terms of this Contract shall remain in full force and effect. The Parties may only amend this Contract in a writing signed by the Parties. No waiver of any provision of this Contract, nor consent to any departure by either Party therefrom, shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Party to be charged with the waiver or consent, and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given.

Governing Law; Venue; Disputes

The enforcement and interpretation of this Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. Any and all disputes arising under or related to this Contract which cannot be resolved through discussions between the Parties shall be submitted to binding arbitration, by a single arbitrator through the Judicial Arbiter Group of Denver, Colorado, the American Arbitration Association, or any similar arbitration provider mutually agreed upon by the Parties. The arbitrator shall be selected by mutual agreement of the Parties, and in the event an agreement cannot be reached, then the arbitrator shall be selected by JAG (or by the selected arbitration provider, as applicable). The decision of the arbitrator shall be final, nonappealable and binding upon the Parties, and it may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitration shall take place in Denver, Colorado. The arbitrator shall be bound by the laws of the State of Colorado. In the event of Underdogs is required to commence an arbitration concerning this Contract, Underdogs shall be entitled to recover its attorneys' fees, witness fees, costs and expenses, court costs and other reasonable expenses, whether or not such controversy, claim or action is prosecuted to final award or judgment.

THE UNDERSIGNED PARTIES HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THEY HAVE READ THIS ENTIRE CONTRACT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL THE TERMS AND CONSEQUENCES OF THIS CONTRACT AND, BASED UPON SUCH, EXECUTE IT. Agreed and accepted by the Parties as of the Adoption Date:

By checking the ‘Agree and Accept’ box below, I acknowledge I have fully reviewed and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Underdogs Adopt Contract.

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Write your name below to acknowledge you have fully reviewed and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Underdogs Adopt Contract.

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Dog Adoption Contract

Personal Information

Contract

Pet Information

Adoption Fee

Obligations of Underdogs

Medical History

Pet Returns; Surrenders

Adopter Obligations and Acknowledgments

Assumption of Risk; Release; Indemnity

Default

Entire Agreement; Severability; Amendments; Waiver

Governing Law; Venue; Disputes

THE UNDERSIGNED PARTIES HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THEY HAVE READ THIS ENTIRE CONTRACT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL THE TERMS AND CONSEQUENCES OF THIS CONTRACT AND, BASED UPON SUCH, EXECUTE IT. Agreed and accepted by the Parties as of the Adoption Date: