Here is a sample Adoption Agreement for your consideration.
This Adoption Agreement, by and between LAYLA ROSE RANCH (LRR), a
charitable non-profit organization, and __________________ (the adopter) is for the placement of ____________, the adopted equine(s), in the care of the adopter subject to the terms herein.
The adopted equine is identified as follows:
Disclosure and Acknowledgements:
What LRR knows about the equine (i.e. has been abused and/or neglected, kicks, bites,
rears, limitations on riding) has been communicated to the adopter.
Known health history of adopted equine has been communicated to the adopter.
ADOPTER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT EQUINES ARE INHERENTLY DANGEROUS AND THAT THE ADOPTED EQUINE MAY HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED TO AN EXTENT WHICH MAY IMPACT ITS RELATIONSHIP TO PEOPLE AND OTHER ANIMALS. LRR HAS LIMITED KNOWLEDGE OF THE ADOPTED EQUINE’S RESPONSE TO VARIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES.ACCORDINGLY, LRR IN NO WAY GUARANTEES THE SAFETY OF ADOPTED EQUINE TO PEOPLE OR OTHER ANIMALS THAT COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ADOPTED EQUINE.
LRR does not guarantee the health of any animal and is not responsible for the medical needs of any animal.
Financial Obligations:
LRR has no financial obligations for the equine after the equine is in possession of the Adopter including any fees related to transport of the equine from LRR to the adoptee’s facility.
In addition, LRR is transferring full ownership of the equine to the adoptor and the adoptor agrees to release any and all liability issues associated with the equine after possession and transfer of ownership.
Adopter agrees to pay an Adoption Fee of $ _________ upon signing this Agreement. A deposit may be required. A surcharge of 4% is assessed for credit card fees.
If the Adopter pays a deposit on the Adoption Fee as part of this agreement, that deposit is non-refundable.
Possession:
The Adopter agrees to take possession of the equine within 7 days of it’s ready date. The ready date is defined as LRR deeming the equine healthy and ready to transport.
If the equine is left for more than 7 days, then a boarding fee of $ _25_ per day will be assessed. If the Adopter fails to pick up the equine within 30 days without direct written permission from LRR, the Adoption Agreement will be terminated and the equine will be available for adoption. No refund of any monies paid to LRR will be made in this instance.
While in LRR possession after ready date, in other words, in a boarding situation, the adoptor agrees to be responsible for all veterinary bills, ferrier services and general health care for the equine. The boarding fee is for feed and daily care only.
Adoption Care Requirements:
The Application for Adoption and its answers therein submitted by Adopter are hereby incorporated into this Agreement. The Adopter agrees to abide by procedures of care as stated in the Application, with any amendments to those equine care procedures as provided to Adopter by LRR.
The Adopter agrees to notify a veterinarian immediately upon the discovery of any medical problem except those minor medical problems that are usual and incident to regular equine maintenance.
Location and Inspection of equine facility:
LRR reserves the right to inspect facility prior to possession.
Breeding Limitations:
The Adopter agrees that the adopted equine will not be used for any breeding purposes unless specifically authorized by LRR.
Return of Adopted Equine:
If, for any reason, the Adopter is unable or unwilling to care for the adopted equine as set forth in this Agreement, Adopter will immediately notify LRR and allow LRR to retain possession of the adopted equine(s). Adopter agrees to make reasonable accommodations for LRR’s repossession of the adopted equine. There will be no fee assessed to return the horse, but all adoption fees will not be refunded.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE ADOPTED EQUINE BE SOLD FOR SLAUGHTER. Any individual or organization in possession of the equine as of the date of the agreement and any time thereafter is bound to not sell the equine at auction for slaughter or allow the equine to be sold, transferred, released, or otherwise placed into possession of any person or organization that will cause or allow the equine to be sold at auction for slaughter.
Remedies Upon Breach:
Upon Adopter’s breach of any term of this Agreement, or upon Adopter’s involvement with any humane society or animal control agency that results in a warning or citation for the inhumane treatment of any animal, LRR may enter onto the premises and into the facilities where the adopted equine is being kept, and may retake possession of the adopted equine. In the event any term of this agreement is breached, the Adopter shall not be entitled to any reimbursement of any funds whatsoever directly or indirectly related to the adopters possession of the adopted equine.
Severability:
If any term of this agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this agreement or the application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid or unenforceable shall not be affected thereby and each term shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent of the law.
Assignability:
The rights and obligations of the Agreement are not assignable by either party except upon the written agreement of both parties.
Media Release:
You agree that LRR may use or authorize the use of any photographs or video of the equine in any way it deems appropriate to support its mission, including, but not limited to, fundraising purposes.
Updates of Equine Health
You agree to provide LRR with regular updates on the health and status of your adopted equine for up to two years after adoption.
Entirety of Agreement of Modifications:
This Agreement and any attachments hereunder represents the entire Agreement of the
parties relating to the adoption of the adopted equine. This Agreement shall not be modified or amended except in writing and when signed by all parties.
This Agreement was entered into ___________________
Representative of:
LAYLA ROSE RANCH ADOPTOR
Signature: __________________________ Signature: _________________________
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