Blue Barn Rescue Cat Adoption Contract

Pet Information

Pet's name:

Color and Description:

Sex:

Age:

Microchip number

Adopter Information

Age

Please email copy of drivers license or state ID

Email

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.

Veterinary Care:

The Adopter agrees to provide cat 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. 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. **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 AND email proof of visit**

Care of the Pet:

The Adopter understands that the adopted cat is an indoor only 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.

Spay/Neuter:

Cats over 6 months of age are spayed/neutered prior to adoption. On the rare occasion that an adult cat is not spayed/neutered prior to adoption, the Adopter agrees that UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, shall an intact cat over the age of 6 months be bred or placed with an intact cat of the opposite sex, and that these pets will not be adding to the overpopulation issue we are dealing with. In the event that an adult cat is released to an adopter prior to being spayed/neutered, BBR will have the cat spayed/neutered with OUR veterinarian, once the cat is medically cleared or old enough to have surgery. If the Adopter chooses to have the surgery performed at a vet of THEIR choice, the Adopter is responsible for the cost of the spay/neuter. Adopters of kittens under 6 months of age understand that he/she is responsible for having the cat spayed/neutered at the Adopter's expense at the recommended age of 5 months old, and MUST provide BBR with a spay/neuter certificate at that time. *The Adopter understands that the adoption of an unspayed/unneutered cat/kitten will NOT be finalized and this will be considered a Foster-to-adopt agreement UNTIL the Adopter brings the cat back for spay/ neuter, or BBR is provided with a spay/neuter certificate signed by the veterinarian that performed the surgery.* **There will be a $200 deposit for an unspayed/unneutered cat/kitten. Once we receive the spay/neuter certificate, BBR will return $100 to the Adopter, and $75 will be considered the adoption donation fee.** ***If the cat/kitten is not spayed/neutered once medically cleared for surgery/ 6 months old, it will be considered a breech of contract and BBR reserves the right to take the cat back into our possession.***

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.

Applicant's Signature

Cat Adoption Contract

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