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ADOPTION, RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
A BINDING AGREEMENT made as of the date set forth above.
WHEREAS, Adopter wishes to take custody of Pet:
Name: Sex: Male Female, Approximate Age: ____________
Color: __________________________________ Breed/Description: ____________________________________
Altered: Spayed Neutered Heartworm Status: Positive Negative
Enrollment in the Pet Recovery services provided by HomeAgain, Avid, or other comparable service is included in your
adoption fee. Joyrides Rescue will remain as the Primary contact and Adopter will be enrolled as the Alternate contact.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of Joyrides Rescue’s relinquishment of custody of Pet and other good and
valuable consideration provided to Adopter by Joyrides Rescue, which Adopter acknowledges is good and sufficient
consideration for Adopter’s agreements herein, Adopter hereby gives and grants unto Joyrides Rescue, as a basis on which
Pet is released, this Adoption, Release and Indemnity Agreement, and promises, covenants and agrees as follows:
HOLD HARMLESS/ INDEMNIFICATION
JOYRIDES RESCUE (AND ITS OFFICERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, VOLUNTEERS, AFFILIATED ENTITIES, AND/OR AGENTS)
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ADOPTER ON ANY THEORY OF LEGAL LIABILITY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
NEGLIGENCE OF JOYRIDES RESCUE (AND/OR ITS OFFICERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, VOLUNTEERS AND/OR AGENTS),
FOR ANY INJURY, DEATH OR DAMAGE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY CAUSED BY PET. ADOPTER DOES HEREBY RELEASE
JOYRIDES RESCUE (AND ITS OFFICERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, VOLUNTEERS AND/OR AGENTS) FROM ANY AND ALL
LIABILITY, CLAIMS, SUITS, OBLIGATIONS, DEMANDS, OR CAUSES OF ACTION, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, FORESEEN OR
UNFORESEEN, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING IN ANY WAY TO PET OR JOYRIDES RESCUE’S RELEASE OF PET TO
ADOPTER. IT IS THE EXPRESSED INTENTION OF ADOPTER AND JOYRIDES RESCUE THAT THE RELEASE PROVIDED FOR
IN THIS PARAGRAPH IS DESIGNED AND INTENDED TO PROTECT JOYRIDES RESCUE (AND ITS OFFICERS, BOARD OF
DIRECTORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND/OR AGENTS) FROM ANY PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS BY ADOPTER OR OTHERS AND
FROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF ANY HARM, BEHAVIOR, OR OTHER ACTION BY PET, AND FROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF
ANY ACT OR OMISSION OR NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF JOYRIDES RESCUE (AND ITS OFFICERS, BOARD OF
DIRECTORS, VOLUNTEERS AND/OR AGENTS) IN OBTAINING CUSTODY OF PET, IN PROVIDING CARE FOR PET, IN
TRAINING OR NOT TRAINING PET, OR IN FAILING TO PROVIDE TIMELY OR ADEQUATE WARNING TO ANY PERSON
CONCERNING PET.
____________ADOPTER'S INITIALS:
ADOPTER further promises, covenants and agrees:
1. to pay an adoption fee in regards to this adoption prior to the transfer of said pet to the Adopter. The adoption fee
is NON-REFUNDABLE even if the pet is returned to JOYRIDES RESCUE.
2. to never sell, trade, or give away this pet to anyone. I will never relinquish this pet to any shelter or pound, whether
“no-kill” or otherwise. I will notify JOYRIDES RESCUE if I am unable or unwilling to keep this pet for any reason,
and I will return this pet to JOYRIDES RESCUE after arrangements have been made for such return. I will be
responsible for all costs related to the return of the pet to JOYRIDES RESCUE. If this pet is lost or stolen, I will
notify JOYRIDES RESCUE immediately.
____ 3. that all future medical and health maintenance treatments are my responsibility, unless JOYRIDES RESCUE has
specifically agreed in writing to pay for them under the “special provisions” at the end of this contract. I will seek immediate
(at time of injury or signs of illness) veterinary care if this pet becomes ill or is injured. I understand this is for the lifetime of
the pet.
I will administer monthly heartworm preventative to the pet year round. If the pet is heartworm positive, I
understand that Heartgard® or ivermectin is the only preventative that may be administered, as any other type
could cause the pet to become seriously ill or even die. If the pet is heartworm positive, I will follow a heartworm
treatment plan recommended by a veterinarian approved by JOYRIDES RESCUE.
4. to keep all immunizations current and updated according to a veterinarian’s schedule.
5. to keep the Pet primarily indoors, interacting with my family, and will not to be banished to the back yard. I will never tie my
pet to a chain or rope or leave him/her unattended for long periods. The Pet will be exercised in a fenced yard or on a
leash, and not be allowed to roam the streets.
____ 6. If pet is a cat, to keep the Cat indoors at all times and will never be subjected to surgical removal of its claws
7. that the pet SHALL NOT be physically altered in any manner (docking tails, cropping ears, declawing, etc.).
8. to comply with all state and local ordinances in the confinement, care, and licensing of this pet. I will reclaim this pet
promptly, and pay any required fees if it is picked up by an animal control agency. IF THIS PET IS EVER STOLEN OR