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In acknowledgement of consideration
duly received from
1.
The Wetzel County Animal Shelter does
not make any implied or expressed guarantees with regard to this animal, other
than as stated in this contract. The animal is adopted by the Adopter as
is. The Adopter hereby assumes all
liability for the animal for any injury or damage which may occur. The Wetzel
County Animal Shelter makes no claims or representation as to the temperament or
mental disposition of the animal put up for adoption. Actions of animals are often
unpredictable. It is understood by the Adopter that they accept possession of,
title to, and responsibility for the animal adopted and hereby release and
discharge the Wetzel County Animal Shelter, The Wetzel County Commission and
Wetzel County forever from liability of any injury or damages to any person or
property caused in the future by said animal, and from any causes of action,
claims, suits or demands whatsoever that may arise as a result of such injury or
damages.
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2.
We do our best to ensure that animals
adopted from the Shelter are in good health. However, there is always a
possibility of an animal becoming ill after the adoption. If this occurs, we cannot pay veterinary
bills associated with the adopted animal.
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3.
If this animal is not already
altered, as a condition of my adoption of this animal, I am required to have the
animal spayed or neutered within 30 days of adoption. Penalty under WV code 19-20B-5 is a misdemeanor , and upon conviction
thereof, not less than $150 and not more than $250. Under WV code 19-20B-4, I understand the
agency may file a petition with a court of competent jurisdiction seeking
compliance or requesting return of the dog or cat to the agency from which it
was adopted. I also agree that if I
willfully do not comply and spay/neuter my animal within the 30 days stated, I
agree to pay a fee of $1,500 in penalty to the Wetzel County Animal
Shelter. Understanding the
penalties listed, I agree to have it spayed/neutered by
_____/_____/_____. I shall not allow a female to have a
litter or a male to breed a female. I understand that my failure to do so will
constitute a breach of this adoption contract. I will mail proof of spay/neutering by
this date to the Wetzel County Animal Shelter. I understand that if I cannot produce
proof of spay/neutering by the above date, the animal WILL be reclaimed and
legal action may be taken to reclaim the animal. The Wetzel County Animal Shelter
reserves the right, at any time, to reclaim this animal in the best interest of
its welfare if Wetzel County Animal Shelter becomes aware of neglect,
mistreatment, denial of medical care, non-compliance with this contract or
non-compliance with local, county, and state laws regarding animal ownership. In
the event that legal action must be taken in order to reclaim this animal any
and all legal fees incurred by Wetzel County Animal Shelter in order to do so
will be paid for by me, the adopter.
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4.
I agree to provide adequate food,
water, shelter, exercise, veterinary care and to care for the animal in a
devoted and humane manner for the duration of its natural life.
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THIS MEANS:
A.
This animal will be an indoor animal
only. At no time will the animal live permanently outside.
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B.
I agree to keep the animal on my
property or within my control at ALL times and to keep the animal as a pet and
companion, not for any commercial or utilitarian purpose.
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C.
If the animal is a cat, I agree NOT
to keep the animal outside or to allow the animal to roam free. The cat will be
an indoor cat only, allowed outside only with direct supervision. I understand
that declawing is inhumane and I will not declaw for any reason.
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D.
If I no longer desire or am able to
keep the animal, I will return it to the shelter. I also agree to report the
loss of death of the animal to the shelter. Failure to do so may result in legal
action.
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It is
understood by and between Wetzel County Animal Shelter and
(as the adopter), that
as a condition of adopting this dog/cat, Wetzel County will not reveal to any
person, other than an authorized County, State, or Law Enforcement Official, any
of our personal information from our application or the fact that we have
adopted the dog or cat in this contract,
The foregoing specifically includes prior owners or custodians of the dog
or cat. This agreement shall be
governed by and construed in accordance with West Virginia State Law, and all
actions shall be filed in the
The
PET #
Name or Description
on this
day of
/
for as long as the adopter complies with the terms of the contract.
*THIS CONTRACT IS ENTERED INTO
BETWEEN
(as adopter) and
Adopters Signature
Date
Staff Signature
Date