PET Rescue/Adoption Acceptance Agreement

In consideration of my receiving the MC/Mix cat:

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MC/Mix Named:*
From PET Rescue Foster Parent:*

I HEREBY AGREE TO:

  1. Care for the above-mentioned cat humanely, including, but not limited to:

    • water,
    • food,
    • shelter,
    • vaccinations, and
    • any necessary veterinary care.

  2. Relinquish custody only to PET Rescue. I will not sell, trade, or dispose of this cat in any other manner.

  3. Use this cat for no other purpose than as a family pet.

  4. Pay the medical expenses for this cat.

  5. Keep this cat indoors only and not allow this cat outside except on a leash. At no time will this cat be tied outside.

  6. Not declaw this cat.

  7. Supply a scratching post for cats with intact claws.

  8. Notify PET Rescue within 24 hours if the cat is lost or deceased within 2 years after adoption.

  9. Not hold PET Rescue or the PET Rescue members responsible for the conduct of the cat after adoption.

  10. Submit the suggested donation fee to PET Rescue to help cover rescue expenses.
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Donation: $ In 2010 adoption fees covered only 22.5% of our expenses. We rescue many older and special-needs kitties because of their high kill rate at shelters, but they often need costly dental work or other vet care before they are ready for adoption.
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I AGREE THAT:

  1. Before taking my new kitty home, I will read and sign the PET Rescue Disclaimer/ Waiver, which is incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement as though fully set forth herein.

  2. I understand that any cat adopted through PET Rescue can be returned to PET Rescue after any period of time, but a refund will only be considered if the cat is returned within one month of being transferred to its adoptive home.

  3. PET Rescue members may inquire about the cat and may reclaim the cat from me if I do not fulfill the above agreement. PET Rescue members will have the right to inspect living conditions if any inhumane treatment is suspected, and will have the right to reclaim the cat if inhumane conditions are established.

  4. I understand this is an altered cat that will not produce kittens.

  5. I agree to provide a photocopy of my driver's license at the time of adoption.

  6. I will allow a photograph to be taken of me at the adoption site.

Waiver and Disclaimer:  IN ADOPTING THIS KITTY, I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT:

1. PET Rescue has not made any representations regarding this particular cat other than information given to them by former owners and the member's own observations of the cat while in their presence.

2. To the best of our knowledge, all of our kitties are in good health when we send them to their new families. They have gotten rabies, distemper and FVRCP shots and have been tested for FELV/FIV, but we cannot promise that your new kitty is healthy. We strongly recommend, therefore, that you take your new kitty to your own vet for a "healthy kitty exam" before exposing your kitty to other pets in your household. A quarantine period is also highly recommended.
Moving to a new environment can be very stressful on a cat, and your new kitty may react by exhibiting physical or behavioral changes initially. We recommend that you take a look at the article about introducing new cats to your household under the "Kitty Care Info" link on our website (mainecoonadoptions.com). PET Rescue cannot guarantee, and assumes no liability for, the health or behavior of a cat; nor is PET Rescue responsible for any costs or damages related to, or resulting from, a cat's health or behavior. Once you take your kitty home, PET Rescue will not be responsible for veterinary bills or other expenses.

3. While our vets do their best to estimate the ages of our foster kitties, we cannot guarantee that they have estimated correctly, so your kitty actually may be younger or older than our estimates.

4. Most of the cats PET Rescue rescues and fosters are Maine Coon mixes. We look for Maine Coon traits such as ear and foot tufts, length of the coat and ruff, bushy tails, eye color, personality traits, etc. when we identify kitties in shelters, but it is impossible to tell from just looking at a cat if it is related to the Maine Coon.  Because the Maine Coon is a natural breed, there are cats all over the world that resemble the Maine Coon. Thus, PET Rescue cannot guarantee that our adoptable cats are, in fact, of Maine Coon parentage.

5. PET Rescue accepts no responsibility for any liability or for any injury or damages to any person or property caused by this cat, as well as any cause of action, claims, suits or demands whatsoever that may arise as a result of such injury or damage.

This Adoption Agreement, the Adoption Application and the Disclaimer/Waiver constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersede all prior negotiations, agreements and understandings with respect thereto. This agreement may only be amended by a written document duly executed by all parties.

This agreement shall be interpreted under the laws of the State of California. Any litigation under this agreement shall be resolved in the small claims courts of the State of California in the county in which the adopted cat was in foster care immediately prior to adoption.

My signature below or electronic submission of this form acknowledges that I have read and understood the above and will accept the above-described cat as part of my family.

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If you have any questions about how to care for your cat, your cat's behavior, or any other issues, please contact Elaine at elaineln@pacbell.net.

Please print out a copy of this agreement for your files and then click "Send" to submit the agreement to PET Rescue.

 
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