Blue Barn Rescue Small Animal Adoption Contract

Pet Information

Pet's name:

Color and Description:

Sex:

Age:

Microchip number

Adopter Information

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Terms of Adoption

In this agreement, Blue Barn Rescue will be called “BBR”. The adopter represents that the information provided in the application process is true and correct to the best of the Adopter’s information and belief. BBR and the Adopter wish to enter into this agreement to provide the adopted pet with a suitable forever home and family to love them.

Return Policy:

BBR has a commitment to all its animals: to care for them for the lifetime of each animal. The Adopter agrees that if he/she is unwilling or unable to care for the animal for its entire life, he or she will contact BBR and return the pet to a location specified by BBR. The Adopter understands that he/she is responsible for the care of the pet until he or she has delivered it into the proper BBR hands and will do everything within their power to safely return the animal. The Adopter agrees that in the event that he/she finds a suitable alternative home for the pet, he/she will contact BBR with the name, address and phone number of the proposed new adopter. Any proposed new adopter will be required to complete a BBR adoption application and other requirements for adoption and obtain approval from BBR in writing before adopting the pet. Under no circumstances shall the adopter transfer permanent custody, ownership or possession of the pet to anyone one entity, including family, friends or any agency, without the approval and written consent of BBR. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should any of our pets be turned into any animal shelter, animal control facility, animal pound, etc. Pets can be written into wills upon request.

Adoption Fee:

The Adopter agrees to pay an adoption fee donation. This fee represents only a small portion of the expenditure we incur with our pets. Additional donations are welcome and appreciated. We DO NOT REFUND ADOPTION DONATIONS. If a pet should become ill or die through no fault of the adopter, we will work with the adopter on a case to case basis. In the case of death of a pet, a necropsy may be required if there is a question of what happened to the pet to be paid by the adopter. If the adopter’s donation is not paid in full or a check is not sent or funded properly, the rescue has authorization to take the pet back into our possession.

Spay/Neuter:

Adopter acknowledges that small animals guinea pigs, hamsters and rats) are typically not spayed/neutered unless medically necessary due to risks of surgery. Adopter agrees that UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES shall an intact pet be bred or placed with an intact pet of the opposite sex of the same species, and that these pets will not be adding to the overpopulation issue we are dealing with. Rabbits: Rabbits are spayed and neutered before adoption. In the case that an unspayed/unneutered adult rabbit or baby under the age of 12 weeks is adopted, the adopter understands that the agreement is a foster-to-adopt agreement, and the adoption will NOT be finalized until BBR is provided with a spay/neuter certificate. The adopter also agrees to pay a $100 deposit in addition to the adoption fee, which will be returned to the adopter upon receipt of a spay/neuter certificate. Adopters can arrange to bring the pet back to BBR for spay/neuter, or, can choose to have the pet spayed/neutered at another vet at the adopter's expense. If the adopter chooses to have the pet spayed/neutered through BBR, the adopter understands and accepts the risks of general anesthesia, and BBR is not responsible in the event that the pet does not survive surgery. The adopter understands that BBR reserves the right to take back physical custody of the pet in the event the adopter does not return for spay/neuter or provide BBR with a spay/neuter certificate.

Veterinary Care:

The Adopter agrees to provide pet with the necessary vaccinations as advised by his/her veterinarian. The Adopter agrees to obtain immediate veterinary care should the animal become sick or injured, to immediately contact BBR for additional guidance, and to take full financial responsibility for any veterinary expenses. The adopter understands that the pet(s) must be taken to see their primary vet within the first week to establish a patient history and checkup. Any available history on your BBR pet will be provided to you at the time of adoption, along with the current veterinary records of BBR.

Care of the Pet:

The Adopter understands that the adopted pet is an indoor only pet and agrees to provide recommended space requirements for each type of pet. The Adopter agrees to provide the pet with fresh water, shelter, wholesome food, adequate and plenty of love and attention.

No Representations:

The Adopter understands that BBR does not guarantee the temperament or training of the adopted pet. The adopter understands that these are RESCUE pets and not pet store or show pets. Most of the time we do not know their full personality and health circumstances or histories, although we do our best to give all accurate information that we have acquired from their previous rescue/owner/foster at adoption.

Pet Health Post Adoption/Transport:

The Adopter understands that BBR has no control of pet health reactions from post adoption/transport stress. Although they are fully vetted pre-adoption (including and have health certificate if transported, due to the stress of traveling and due to being around many pets for several hours, your new pet might still develop a post transport issue. Fleas, upper respiratory issues, worms, ringworm, etc… can show up due to stress or as in the case of some worms because the pet needs an extra deworming. This is normal. Please contact us IMMEDIATELY via email or text if a medical issue or strange behavior or symptom occurs so that we can offer assistance. If you go to your vet, BBR's responsibility no longer applies and you must pay the vet their fee. If we are contacted for vet issues 7 days or more after adoption, adopter will incur any vetting fees that might be needed or medication fees for any medical issues. Although we would love to give dental check-ups to all our pets, dental issues are the sole responsibility of the adopters.

Release:

The Adopter, and his/her spouse, heirs, executors, personal representatives and assigns, agree never to bring a claim or suit against BBR. The Adopter releases BBR and its directors, founders, employees, officers, agents, representatives, contractors, volunteers, successors and assigns from all liability arising from the adoption or behavior or actions of the pet. The Adopter understands that this agreement discharges BBR and its directors, founders, employees, officers, agents, representatives, contractors, volunteers, successors and assigns from any liability to the Adopter and his/her spouse, heirs, executors, and assigns, with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, imputation, scarring, death, property damage or other loss that may result from the adoption of the pet. The Adopter releases BBR and discharges BBR and its directors, founders, employees, officers, agents, representatives, contractors, volunteers, successors and assigns from any liability for BBR's own negligence or liability that may result in bodily injury, personal injury, illness, amputation, scarring, death, property damage or other loss to the Adopter.

Indemnity Agreement:

The Adopter, and for his/her spouse, heirs, executors, personal representatives, and assigns, agrees to indemnify and hold BBR harmless for any loss, including attorney’s fees and costs of litigation, that result to anyone else or any other entity because of the Adopter’s negligence or liability. This includes lone acts or omissions by the Adopter as well as the combined acts of the Adopter with others.

Change of Address:

In the event that the Adopter moves, he or she agrees to contact BBR with change of address information, so that we may keep updated records on all of adopted pets and any microchip information can be updated. The adopter also agrees to provide accurate contact information at the time of the contract being signed so we can ensure communication is kept current.

Home/Vet Check:

The Adopter that agrees that BBR may ask for a home and/or vet check to ensure the safety of the pet being adopted into the Adopter’s care and that proper care will be given.

Other:

The Adopter expressly agrees that the release and indemnity agreement are intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law. The Adopter agrees that in the event that any clause or provision of this agreement shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of this agreement. This is the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any other verbal or written statements, representations, or promises.

This agreement shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of NY. Any disputes under this agreement will be resolved in Westchester County, NY. All disputes under this agreement will be settled by binding arbitration. The Adopter agrees that he/she is legally competent to enter into this agreement, and this Agreement is binding upon heirs, assigns, successors, personal representatives and executors of both parties.

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Small Animal Adoption Contract

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