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LIVINGSTON COUNTY HUMANE
SOCIETY ADOPTION CONTRACT
I herewith contribute to the
Livingston County Humane Society, herein after known as LCHS, for the
furtherance of its good work, the amount of $__________ (Leave
Blank) as an adoption donation. I acknowledge rescuing from LCHS title, possession,
and control of the animal noted below, which I agree I shall be entitled
to retain only so long as I comply with the following terms and conditions
of this agreement:
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Humane Care: I will
provide humane care, giving the animal proper food, water, shelter,
and exercise. I will not allow anyone to treat the animal cruelly, nor
will I allow anyone to use the animal for an experimental purpose.
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Veterinary Care: I
will provide the animal with a competent veterinarian in case of
illness or injury, and I will have a veterinarian administer all
currently recommended inoculations and preventatives, all at my
expense.
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Spaying/Neutering: In
compliance with Ordinance 7-9 of Missouri Senate Bill 636 (1992) I
agree to have this animal sterilized by a licensed veterinarian on or
before the following date ________________ (applicable only to
those animals not already spayed/neutered) I agree to provide written
confirmation of the surgery to LCHS. I will provide proof that
all currently recommended inoculations have been administered before
such surgery. I understand that the animal may not have any food
or water within 12 hours of surgery.
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Compliance With The Laws:
I will comply with all laws and ordinances applicable to the animal,
which are in force in any location where I keep the animal. I
will not permit the animal to run at large or become a public
nuisance. I will retrieve the animal from any public pound when
notified to do so.
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Disposition of Animal:
I
will report to LCHS immediately if the animal dies, or is lost or
stolen. I will not sell, give away, or abandon the animal, but
will return the animal, at my own expense, to LCHS if I desire
to relinquish the animal.
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Adopter Assumes Risk:
I accept the animal as is, and I assume all risk of ownership of the
animal. I release LCHS from all liability for any illness of the
animal, and for any damage or injury which the animal may cause to my
person or property. I understand and agree that some or all of
the information provided to me regarding the animal may have been
received by LCHS by a third party, and LCHS does not warrant the
accuracy of such information.
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Donations Not Refundable:
I understand and agree that any donation I have given to LCHS is a
voluntary gift to be used by LCHS in its work of providing humane care
for animals and education of the public, and is in no sense to be
regarded as a price paid for the animal. Any such voluntary donation
is not refundable.
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Inspection/Return: I
agree to allow a representative of LCHS to examine the animal and its
living conditions at any reasonable time with reasonable prior
notice. I agree that the title of the animal shall revert to
LCHS and that I shall be obligated to transfer possession and control
of the animal to LCHS upon receiving written notice from LCHS that
LCHS has determined the animal's condition and/or living conditions
is/are unsatisfactory or that I have violated one or more terms and
conditions of this contract.
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LCHS Remedies: I agree that
if I wrongfully fail to return possession and control of the animal to
LCHS when notified to do so, I shall then be liable to LCHS for any
lawsuit filed against me to recover the animal for:
(a) $500 liquidated damages, actual damages being difficult if
not impossible to ascertain
(b) LCHS reasonable attorney's fees
(c) Court costs
I consent to
jurisdiction and venue in Livingston County, Missouri, no matter where I
live.
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