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Pet Adoption Agreement
Pet’s Name ___________________________________ Breed __________________________________
Color and Description __________________________________________________________________
Sex __________ Age _________ Spayed or Neutered? Yes _____ No _____
Sandoval County ID Number __________________Rabies Tag Number__________________________
Microchip Number ________________________________
ADOPTER INFORMATION
Adopter’s Name _______________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________________ State _____________ Zip Code ___________________
Home Phone __________________________________ Cell Phone ______________________________
E-mail _______________________________ Driver’s License Number __________________________
I, THE ADOPTER, AGREE TO PROVIDE THE PET NAMED ABOVE (“PET”) WITH A
SUITABLE FOREVER HOME. I REPRESENT THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN
THE APPLICATION PROCESS IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY
INFORMATION AND BELIEF. I AGREE TO ADOPT THE PET FROM SANDOVAL COUNTY
AND AGREE TO ALL OF THE CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT.
PLEASE INITIAL EACH STATEMENT BELOW
______ I am committed to care for the Pet and have it as part of my family for its natural life, and will
always ensure that I have adequate time to spend with the Pet, including time for training, exercise and
grooming.
______ I understand that this adoption may require a home check by Sandoval County before it is
finalized.
______ I am financially able to provide for the Pet’s needs. This includes food, supplies, shelter and
veterinary care.
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______ I understand that within seven (7) days of this Adoption I must establish the Pet with a
Veterinarian of my choice for a full wellness check, the administration of applicable vaccinations, and
micro-chipping. I further understand that I must provide proof that this provision was met to Sandoval
County within the required time frame.
______ I understand that within 30 days of this Adoption I must schedule the Pet for spay/neuter surgery
if applicable. I further understand that I must provide proof that this provision was met to Sandoval
County within the required time frame.
______ I agree to always obtain immediate veterinary care should the Pet become sick or injured, and to
take full financial responsibility for any veterinary expenses. Sandoval County has shared with me low-
cost Veterinary Clinic resources.
_______ I understand that the Pet must have proper identification and licenses at all times. I agree to keep
an identification tag, attached to a properly fitted collar, on the Pet at all times.
_______I agree to obtain, and maintain, the proper municipal license if required under local law where I
reside. I also agree to comply with all local and state statutes and ordinances that apply to the Pet,
including but not limited to proper licensing and vaccination requirements.
______ I understand that there is no guarantee of any kind as to the age, health, temperament or training
of the Pet. I understand that Sandoval County, its agents and employees make no representation or
guarantee of any kind, either explicitly or implicitly, as to the health, temperamental, mental disposition
or training of the Pet.
______ I agree to provide the Pet with humane treatment at all times. This means providing the Pet with
proper food, fresh water, proper shelter and exercise, and allowing a reasonable amount of time for the
Pet to adjust to new surroundings. I further agree to treat the Pet as an indoor pet and household
companion, not as an outdoor pet, and that the Pet is provided a safe place at all times.
______ I agree to plan for an alternative home at the time of adoption, in preparation for any
circumstance, including injury, illness or death of the Adopter that could leave the pet without appropriate
care.
______ I agree to never euthanize for non-medical reasons, rehome or return/surrender the Pet to any
animal shelter. If I am unable to keep the Pet, I agree to contact Sandoval County about alternate
placement options.
______ I understand that there is a mandatory $250 surrender fee if the Pet is returned more than 30 days
after the signing of this Pet Adoption Agreement and that this surrender fee will be applied to the Pet’s
care and rehoming.
______ I understand that Sandoval County can reclaim the Pet at any time if in their sole opinion the Pet
is being neglected, mistreated, and/or abused, etc.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION:
The Adopter, and for his/her spouse, heirs, executors, personal representatives and assigns, agrees never
to bring a claim or suit against Sandoval County. The Adopter releases Sandoval County and its
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
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agreement discharges Sandoval County and its 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 bodily injury, personal injury, illness, amputation, scarring, death, property
damage or other loss that may result from the adoption or behavior or activities of the Pet. The Adopter
releases Sandoval County and discharges Sandoval County and its employees, officers, agents,
representatives, contractors, volunteers, successors and assigns from any liability for PW’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.
The Adopter, and for his/her spouse, heirs, executors, personal representatives, and assigns, agrees to
indemnify and hold Sandoval County harmless for all bodily injury, personal injury, illness, amputation,
scarring, death, property damage or other losses, 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.
The Adopter expressly agrees that the release of liability 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 Pet Adoption 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 Pet
Adoption Agreement.
This Pet Adoption Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any other
verbal or written statements, representations, or promises. This Pet Adoption Agreement shall be
governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New Mexico.
ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION I HAVE PROVIDED IS TRUE & CORRECT. I AGREE
TO FOLLOW THE TERMS OF THIS PET ADOPTION. I UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS MY
DECISION WHETHER OR NOT TO ADOPT THE PET, AND I WILL NOT HOLD SANDOVAL
COUNTY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR HARM CAUSED DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY TO ANY PERSON OR PROPERTY BY THE PET.
I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
CONTAINED IN THIS ADOPTION AGREEMENT. I AM LEGALLY COMPETENT TO
ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT, I AM THE HOUSEHOLD DECISION MAKER
REGARDING THIS PET ADOPTION, AND THIS AGREEMENT IS BINDING UPON THE
HEIRS, ASSIGNS, SUCCESSORS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND EXECUTORS OF
BOTH PARTIES.
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SIGNATURE OF ADOPTER DATE
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SIGNATURE OF SANDOVAL COUNTY DATE
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