HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE PALOUSE					DOG ADOPTION CONTRACT
2019 E White Ave Moscow, ID 83843					DATE_________________
Phone:  208.883.1166							SHELTER-PRO #_________
www.humanesocietyofthepalous.org

DOG’S NAME____________________ BREED_________________________ AGE_________ SEX____________


Initial each item once you’ve read and understand it:
____	1.  You agree to provide proper food, water, adequate shelter and kind treatment 
	at all times.  You will not mutilate or make any permanent physical alterations of 
	the dog for cosmetic or human convenience purposes.

_____	2.  You agree not to abandon, give away, sell, or dispose of the dog in any way, 
	except to another person who wants to adopt the dog.  This person must be willing 
	to provide the same care for the dog as you are required to provide under this 
	agreement.  Notification must be given to HSOP before re-homing of this animal. 

_____	3.  You agree to take the animal to a veterinarian for routine examinations and 
	immunizations as needed.

____	4. The Humane Society of the Palouse, Inc has a seven-day health guarantee on all 
	dogs adopted from our shelter.  You must contact the shelter before receiving 
	veterinary care.  You must take your new pet to a veterinary hospital used by the 
	Humane Society of the Palouse to have any medical bills paid for.

____	5.  The Humane Society of the Palouse, Inc retains ownership rights during the 
	seven-day foster period.  Therefore, shelter staff must clear any medical 
	decisions in regards to this animal and the animal must be taken to a clinic 
	used by the Humane Society of the Palouse.

____	6.  You agree to license the animal in compliance with the laws and ordinances 
	in force in the municipality in which I reside.

____	7.   You understand that HSOP cannot guarantee the health, temperament or 
	training of the above described animal, although, to the best of their knowledge 
	the animal is healthy and adoptable.  

____	8.  You agree to release HSOP from all liability once the animal is in your 
	possession and realize that the shelter will not be responsible for its behavior 
	or are liable for any property damage or personal injury which the animal may 
	cause.  You understand that it may be in your best interest to train the dog 
	yourself, and that any negative behavior issues the animal has are your 
	responsibility.

____	9.  You acknowledge that in the event of any breach of this contract, HSOP will 
	be entitled to all reimbursements available under this contract and Idaho law.

____	10.  You agree to notify the HSOP if there is a behavior problem that arises 
	and you feel that the animal needs to be euthanized.  HSOP reserve the right to 
	do our own evaluation of the animal before euthanasia takes place.  

_____	11.  I understand that my new dog can live up to 10 years or more.  I understand 
	that I may have to change my lifestyle to allow time, patience, and expenses for 
	my new pet.

_____	12. I have read this entire section and have had it explained to me and I 
	completely understand and accept the rights and obligations involved. I hereby 
	acknowledge receipt of the above-described animal and understand that it is not 
	a selling price but a donation in exchange for medical and husbandry services 
	provided by HSOP.

BY SIGNING BELOW, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS CONTRACT AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ALL CONTRACT PROVISIONS.  I HAVE RECEIVED A COPY OF THIS CONTRACT.

Signature ________________________________________________	Date_____________________________

Approved by Staff_________________________________________	Date_____________________________