DOG ADOPTION AGREEMENT

This agreement documents the transfer of ownership of dog mentioned below from Paws to Peaks Rescue to new owner listed below. The agreement shall remain in effect for the life of the dog, or until the return of the dog to Paws to Peaks Rescue. Paws to Peaks Rescue warrants we are the lawful owner of the dog, and are able to convey the ownership of this dog to another home.

Dog's Information:

Adopter's Information

I agree that I will care for this dog in a safe and humane manner, and as a family pet and companion. The dog will have appropriate: food, water, shelter and medical care for the duration of his/her life. I agree that this dog will never be chained or tied out and left alone outside. I agree this dog will never be left in a crate in excess of eight (8) total hours per

day and will never be left outside at night.

I understand that Paws to Peaks Rescue makes no guarantees or warranties regarding the health or temperament of this dog.

Paws to Peaks Rescue shall not be held liable for the behavior of this dog or any damages it may cause.

I agree that the dog will wear an identification nametag, which includes my phone number at all times. I agree that this dog

will never be transported (secured or unsecured) in the open bed of a pickup truck. I agree that if this dog becomes lost, every reasonable effort will be made to recover the lost dog including, but not limited to: advertising at my own expense in local newspapers, advertising of lost dog on local and nation wide social media sites, visiting the local animal shelters and paying all recovery fees if the animal is seized by animal control officers. I agree that I will notify Paws to Peaks Rescue within 12 HOURS if the animal is still missing.

I understand and agree that Paws to Peaks Rescue has the right to know the whereabouts of this dog for the duration of its

life and therefore agree to provide Paws to Peaks Rescue with my new telephone number and/or address within 14 days of any changes

I understand that if, at any time, I am unable to keep this dog for any reason and it becomes necessary to relinquish or is not a good

fit for the adopting family, Paws to Peaks Rescue requires that the Adopting Family to contact Paws to Peaks Rescue to arrange the

return of dog listed above to Paws to Peaks Rescue. Understanding this return process may not happen immediately, and the adoptive family will need to keep the dog safe and, in their residence, or at an approved boarding facility at the cost of the current owners, until the rescue can arrange for the dog to be placed elsewhere. At no time should the dog be surrendered to a shelter or rehomed to another individual during the life of the dog (without a new adoption or foster agreement for new family).

I enter into this agreement of my own free will and understand that this is a binding contract enforceable by civil law.

The adoption fees help cover vet costs, prior adoption or transport costs to get into the rescue, and their re-training when applicable.