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IN CONSIDERATION of payment of _________ (a $150.00 adoption fee and a $_________ donation totaling $_________ ), the receipt of which is acknowledged, ownership is transferred to the undersigned adopter(s) who releases, discharges, and holds harmless Tavi Border Collie Rescue and anyone else associated with Tavi Border Collie Rescue from any charges or claims arising from the adoption of:

Name of dog:

Description:

On (date):

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THE UNDERSIGNED agrees to abide by the Terms of Adoption listed below:

Return: The above-designated dog may be returned to Tavi Border Collie Rescue within four weeks of the above date for a full refund of the above-specified payment if the adopter is not satisfied with any aspect of the adoption. After four weeks from the above date, no refund will be given.

1. Transfer of Ownership: The above-designated dog may not be transferred to any other person for any reason. If the undersigned adopter is forced to relinquish custody of the dog at any time, said dog will be relinquished only to Tavi Border Collie Rescue.
2. Reimbursement: There will be no reimbursement for any expenses incurred by the adopter for the above-designated dog, even if it is returned to Tavi Border Collie Rescue.
3. Health Program: The above-designated dog will be cared for humanely, including provision of adequate food, shelter, water, and veterinary care, and will be licensed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the dog resides.
4. Reason for Adoption: The above-designated dog is to be kept as a house pet; it shall not be used for medical or any other experimental purposes; it shall not be chained nor tied nor allowed to roam free in the streets or countryside.
5. Reservation of Rights: Tavi Border Collie Rescue reserves the right to enforce this contract in order to protect the welfare of the above-designated dog. If the terms and conditions of the Agreement are not upheld, Tavi Border Collie Rescue reserves the right to terminate this Agreement and to reclaim the dog.

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Release

I hereby acknowledge receipt from Tavi Border Collie Rescue of the dog described above. I accept the dog as is and assume all risk and financial responsibility of ownership. I hereby release Tavi Border Collie Rescue from any liability associated with any illness of the dog or damage, accident, or injury hereafter caused by said dog. I agree that Tavi Border Collie Rescue will not in any way be held responsible for the conduct of this dog after its adoption. I understand that some or all of the information provided on the Adoption Agreement regarding said dog does not warrant the accuracy of such information.

If at any time I desire to relinquish custody of said dog, or Tavi Border Collie Rescue demands its release for failure to comply with the Agreement, I agree to return said dog to Tavi Border Collie Rescue making no charges of any nature for licensing, care, food, or other services or items. I agree to pay any reasonable attorney fees and court expenses if Tavi Border Collie Rescue must bring legal action against me to enforce the Adoption Agreement. I understand that any sum of money I have given to Tavi Border Collie Rescue is to be used for its work in caring for this and other Border Collies and is not refundable except as provided in Terms of Adoption number 1.

I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand this Adoption Agreement and agree to abide by all of its rules and regulations set forth herein. I pledge that I will keep the dog as described herein as part of my family.

Signed this __________ day of __________________, ________.

Signature of Rescue Agent(s): ________________________________________

Signature of Adopter(s): ____________________________________________