TEMPLATE ADOPTION CONTRACT

 

WHEREAS the adopting owner is desirous of adopting (name of dog) …………………, (type of breed) ………………………… subject to the conditions of this agreement, the parties hereby agree as follows:

 

1.                  The parties to this agreement are ………………………………., (hereinafter referred to as the adopting agent), and …………………….……. (hereinafter referred to as the adopting owner) an adult male/female person/s with ID number: ……………………………………of  ………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………... (Address)

 

2.                  The adopting owner herewith adopts the dog named ……………………. 

 

3.                  The adopting owner agrees and undertakes to:  

 

3.1.           provide ……………………….  with the necessary food, shelter and bedding;

 

3.2.           provide ……………………….. with proper living conditions as would be expected from a reasonable dog owner; and 

 

3.3.           provide the veterinary attention including the necessary annual vaccinations. 

 

4.                  The adopting owner moreover undertakes to have the dog sterilised by a registered Veterinary Surgeon within one month of taking ownership.  Whereby a copy of the sterilization certificate issued by the veterinary surgeon will be furnished to the adoption agent ……………………….. by means of post, fax (011………………….) or email ………………………. to the contact details as supplied.  Failure to comply with the sterilization of the dog will result in the dog being returned to the adopting agent. 

 

5.                  The adopting owner undertakes not to dispose of, sell or give the dog ………………………………… to any person without the prior written consent of the adoption agent,………………………..  The adopting owner undertakes to return the dog to the care of ……………………………should he/she decide not to keep them or be unable to care for them for the rest of the dog natural life-span.  Under no circumstances are the dogs to be “donated” to an SPCA or Welfare Centre or third party.  Failure to comply with this clause will result in legal action. 

 

6.                  The adoption agent, ……………………….. will have the right to inspect the premises of the adopting owner from time to time to ensure that the terms of this agreement are met. 

 

7.                  Should the adopting owner be in breach of the abovementioned clauses the adoption agent shall give the adopting owner written notice to remedy such breach within 7 (seven) days. 

 

8.                  Should the adopting owner remain in breach after such written notice, the adopting agent will have the right to claim and take possession of …………………………………………….

 

 

I, _____________________________ AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE RULES AND

 

CONDITIONS SET OUT ABOVE.

 

 

THUS SIGNED AT _______________ ON THIS ____ DAY OF _____________

 

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ADOPTING AGENT                                                           ADOPTING OWNER

 

 

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WITNESS                                                                              WITNESS

 

 

 

ADDRESS OF ADOPTING AGENT

 

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