AlterPet Adoption Contract
**THIS IS A LEGAL CONTRACT - - PLEASE
READ CAREFULLY**
AlterPet
PO Box 552
Sharon Center. Ohio 44274-0552
Adopter's
Name(s:)_____________________________________________________________________
Telephone: (_____) _______________________ E-mail: ______________________________________
Name:
_______________________________________________ Sex: _________ Age: _____________
Breed/Color/Markings:
_________________________________________________________________
Spayed/Neutered (circle if done prior
to adoption)
1. I agree to provide quality, name brand food and proper housing for this animal. I understand that this is a house pet, and will NOT keep it primarily or permanently outside. Dogs cannot be left outside unattended anytime the owner is away. If the dog has access to a fenced outdoor area (while the owner is away), s/he must also have easy access to a secure indoor area at the same time to prevent exposure to the elements or pet theft. If the dog is outdoors during this time, it must have access to an insulated dog house, and to shade in hot weather. Dogs MUST sleep at night indoors in the owner's house. Fresh water must be available at all times.
2. I will provide
daily exercise for this animal under my supervision and will NOT allow this
animal to run free. I understand that simply chaining a dog outside is not adequate
exercise.
3. I will take this
animal to a veterinarian of my choice within seven (7) days of signing this
contract.
4. I understand and
acknowledge that AlterPet retains an ownership interest in this animal until it is spayed
or neutered.
I agree to have this pet spayed/neutered by (date)______________. I understand that Alterpet will be contacting me
and/or my veterinarian to confirm that the spay/neuter has been performed.
I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE
THAT THIS ANIMAL WILL NOT BE BRED.
**Adopter initial here _______**
5. All dogs must be
licensed by State Law. I will obtain a dog license within seven (7) days from
the signing of this contract, and will phone the license number to AlterPet.
I
will keep a license on my dog's collar which
my dog will wear at all times.
6. This animal must
remain in my custody and possession. I will not sell, trade, give away or
dispose of this pet in any way. If I cannot keep this animal for any reason, I understand
that
I
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7. I agree to provide a
regular program of veterinary care for this animal:
DOGS: yearly vaccination
against distemper, parvovirus, and rabies; yearly heartworm
testing and monthly
heartworm prevention, other testing as recommended by my veterinarian.
PUPPIES: same as for adult
dogs, plus a complete series of up to three (3) "puppy shots".
the physical condition of
temperament of this animal. I may return this animal at any time
during it's life to
AlterPet, but I understand that I will only be refunded my adoption fee of
$_______, if I return the
animal within seven (7) days of adoption. I understand that Alterpet
will not refund any
Veterinary expenses, license fees, or the cost of pet supplies.
9. If this animal
becomes lost, I will notify AlterPet immediately.
the cause of death.
or abandonment, and that it may take
several weeks-to-months for this animal to adjust to a
new home.
12. I
understand that representatives of AlterPet may make a home visit(s) to check on this
animal. I will
cooperate in making the animal and it's home available to them upon request.
premises if
the animal is not spayed/neutered by the date specified above, or if any other
condition of this contract is violated. Such
entry and removal shall not constitute trespass
upon my premises.
**Adopter initial here
_____**
14. Any adoption
check returned by the bank for any reason will result in the adopted pet being
reclaimed by AlterPet IMMEDIATELY. Account holder of that check will also be liable
for payment
of any bank fees or $10, whichever is greater.
Adopter
initial here ________
I have read, understand and agree to all of the above provisions relating to the adoption of this animal.