Adoption Application/Contract

This agreement is made between Florida Big Dog Rescue, Inc. (further known as FBDR) and the adopter. By signing below, you are acknowledging receipt from FBDR, the dog described within the application. Adopting party must be 21 years of age or older and agree to be bound to and comply with the following terms and conditions:

I understand that a home visit by a FBDR representative or fellow rescue group representative is required as a condition of this adoption approval.

I understand that written approval AND proof of deposit payment will be required from a landlord as a condition of this adoption.

I will have this dog / cat seen by a licensed veterinarian of my choice, at my expense, within 72 hours from the date of this contract, with consideration and potential waiver of this individual clause of this agreement by an authorized member of Florida Big Dog Rescue, Inc. if recent veterinary care has been provided while under the supervision of a foster parent applying to adopt the aforementioned pet or by the adopting party in pre-adoption arrangements. Thereafter, I will have this dog examined at least one a year by a veterinarian and immunized as recommended by that veterinarian, at my expense.

I will seek appropriate veterinary care and/or treatment for this dog / cat if he/she should become sick or injured.

I will provide a loving, safe, happy, clean, and gentle home for my new pet at all times.

I will provide proper and sufficient food and water for my new pet at all times. I understand that premium pet foods are better for my dog / cat and that certain grocery store brands have been linked to diseases in animals. I will make every effort to provide the best food available at least twice a day (i.e., Science Diets, Nutro, Iams, Eukanuba, etc).

I understand that I am adopting an indoor dog / cat and will make him/her an indoor member of my family. This animal shall never be maintained outside as a yard dog / cat, and shall never be staked out or chained.

I will keep my pet parasite and flea-free and will use a veterinarian-recommended product such as Advantage, Frontline, or Revolution monthly. Generic store brands (i.e., Hartz) can be harmful or deadly especially to CATS.

I will keep my pet on a monthly heartworm preventative recommended by my veterinarian.

I will not permit this animal to run at large or to become a public nuisance, and will always keep means of identification on him/her at all times. I will immediately retrieve this animal from any public or private facility when notified. In the event this animal becomes lost, I will make every reasonable effort to relocate and claim this animal including notifying FBDR.

I have been advised to clean my pet's ears and teeth regularly, and to trim his/her nails. I will discuss this with my veterinarian if I have any difficulties.

This animal will not be transported in an open pickup truck or car.

No one in my home, including myself, had or now has a pet-related allergy that has not been disclosed to FBDR.

If I can no longer keep or care for my pet at any time during his/her life, I agree to contact FBDR. FBDR will only be able to take the dog back based on foster discretion and availability. If I return this animal to FBDR for any reason, I will at no time assert any claim, charge or demand of any kind or nature against FBDR for any charges that may have been incurred by me, including veterinarian fees, in connection with this animal.

I will not use, sell, nor donate my pet for research purposes and understand that ownership of this pet may not be transferred to any other person, firm, corporation or organization for any reason whatsoever.

I understand that an animal can be unpredictable and that FBDR cannot anticipate or insure against unexpected conduct of an animal adopted from FBDR. I acknowledge that FBDR has not made through its volunteers, any warranties regarding the future condition, temperament or conduct of this animal. I hereby accept this animal as is, assume all risks and responsibilities associated with ownership of this animal, including bites, and I hereby fully and completely release, indemnify, and hold harmless, FBDR, its directors, volunteers, and agents from any claim, cause of action or liability of any sort or nature, whether, known or unknown, directly arising out of or in connection with the adoption, care or ownership, maintenance, retention, temperament, conduct or condition of this animal.

I agree to communicate with FBDR during the new pet adjustment period to ensure that a mutually satisfactory relationship is established in the new home.

I agree to allow FBDR to visit my new pet in my home, by appointment, if so requested.

I agree to make a donation for each puppy/dog or cat/kitten adopted. (Donations range from $100 to $600 depending on breed/size and veterinary / medical care received). I understand that a fee of $25.00 and/or immediate return of this animal, as deemed by a FBDR Director, will be incurred upon the receipt of an insufficient cheque. Cash donations are preferred and this contract will serve as a receipt with the donation amount indicated.

I understand that my adoption donation is non-refundable.

This contract may be specifically enforceable by FBDR through judicial proceedings, including the right of FBDR to recover the animal due to any breach of any terms of this contract. I hereby agree that in the event I breach this contract and FBDR files suit to enforce this contract or to defend any claims under this contract, I will pay any court costs and attorney's fees incurred by FBDR in connection herewith. Any court proceeding will be conducted in Hillsborough County, Florida.

This application for adoption is null and void as a contract to adopt the aforementioned pet until it is received, reviewed, approved and a signature of final acceptance is conducted by an authorized representative of Florida Big Dog Rescue, Inc. A copy of the final signed document will be provided to the adopting party.

No modifications, changes, deletions, additions, alterations or omissions may be made to this binding contract without explicit awareness, consent, approval and documentation by the adopting representative and member of Florida Big Dog Rescue, Inc. regardless as to who, initiates or executes these modifications. Only an acting member of Florida Big Dog Rescue, Inc. or a designated legal representative acting on behalf of Florida Big Dog Rescue, Inc., may initiate and execute any such modifications.

If the adopting party is unwilling or unable to complete, initial and sign in the designated areas of this adoption application and agreement, the aforementioned pet will remain the legal and virtual property of Florida Big Dog Rescue, Inc. The adoption donation, if already donated to Florida Big Dog Rescue, Inc., and only that exact amount, may be returned to the adopting party at the discretion of the acting member of Florida Big Dog Rescue Inc., less any fees that have been incurred by or assessed to Florida Big Dog Rescue, Inc. if required or initiated to facilitate the return of the aforementioned pet to the care and legal guardianship of Florida Big Dog Rescue, Inc. Such fees may include, yet not be limited to, transportation, boarding or kenneling fees for the aforementioned pet or any fees required for legal counsel and / or court proceedings.

In the event of such a disagreement or dispute, this contract will be fully binding and enforceable and all efforts will be made to return the aforementioned pet to Florida Big Dog Rescue, Inc., as expediently as possible and without undue duress or delay.

Adoption Application/Contract

Florida Big Dog Rescue Adoption Contract