ADOPTION AGREEMENT
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ADOPTION AGREEMENT - SAMPLE This Adoption Agreement (hereinafter “Agreement”) is entered into this 8th day of October 2006, by and between New Life Equine Rescue, Inc., a Maryland Charitable Non-Profit Corporation located at 11942 Simpsons Mill Road, Keymar, Maryland, 21757 (hereinafter “NLER”) and Emily Horseowner, 1234 Any Road, Anytown, MD, Phone 123-456-7890 (hereinafter “Adopter”).
1. Adopted Animal: The Adopter hereby agrees, pursuant to and in accordance with the terms and conditions as set forth in this Agreement, to adopt and provide care for that horse/pony known as Amazing (hereinafter referred to as “Adopted Animal”), age 19 years, sex mare, description bay mare with blaze, approximate height 15’2”, approximate weight 950, which horse/pony is currently owned by NLER. See Exhibit 1 attached hereto for photos of the Adopted Animal and its markings and or tattoos.
2. Transfer of Adopted Animal:
A. Continuing Conditions. NLER hereby agrees to transfer ownership of the Adopted Animal to the Adopter, subject to the continuing conditions set forth in this Agreement.
B. Adoption Donation. The Adopter understands that a non-refundable adoption donation in the amount of Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars, $500 shall be made to NLER. This adoption donation must be paid in full before the Adopted Animal leaves the possession of NLER, unless a financial agreement otherwise has been agreed to by NLER and attached to this Agreement. This adoption donation may be tax deductible by the Adopter. The Adopter should consult his/her independent tax advisor to determine deductibility.
3. General Adopted Animal Care Requirements: The Adopter will, at his or her own expense, care for and maintain the Adopted Animal in strict accordance with existing NLER Adopted Animal Care Guidelines, as such Guidelines may exist from time to time. The current guidelines are attached hereto as Exhibit 2. Upon written request by the Adopter to NLER, NLER will provide Adopter a current and updated copy of such Guidelines. Such required care and maintenance shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: providing the Adopted Animal with adequate and proper quantities of wholesome feed and fresh water, including but not limited to any specific items or supplements set forth in Section 4 below; safe and adequate shelter, which shall include at least a stall/run-in shed and turnout area; proper, adequate and regular exercise; appropriate hoof care no less often than every six to eight weeks; any required veterinary attention, including yearly vaccinations of Rabies, EWT, Rhino, Flu, WNV, and any other diseases for which vaccines may be generally recommended in the Adopted Animal’s resident state from time to time; and treatment as preventative care against parasites such as de-worming no less often than every six to eight weeks.
4. Care Requirements Specific to the Adopted Animal: The Adopter understands that the Adopted Animal may have health limitations due to previous instances of abuse or neglect. NLER hereby provides the Adopter with the health records of the Adopted Animal that were known to NLER at and/or after the time NLER obtained possession of the Adopted Animal, and the specially required medications and nutritional needs of the Adopted Animal. NLER and the Adopter agree that NLER makes the following disclosures as a courtesy to the Adopter and these disclosures are merely opinions. Nothing herein shall be construed as a claim, representation or warranty as to the temperament, health or mental disposition of the Adopted Animal.
A. Health History and Health Problems of Adopted Animal: Amazing is up to date on all vaccinations and worming. She will need to have dental work completed before she is ridden on a regular basis. Please schedule this work as soon as reasonably possible.
B. Required Medications and Supplements for Adopted Animal: Shady should be kept on a joint supplement such as AniFlex Complete for mild arthritis.
C. Limitations as to Riding Adopted Animal. The Adopter understands that there may be limitations as to the type of riding appropriate for the Adopted Animal. The Adopter agrees to ride the Adopted Animal only in accordance with those limitations in order to ensure that there will be no additional injuries to the Adopted Animal or injuries to the Adopter. Specific Riding Limitations of Adopted Animal: None
D. Plea on Breeding. NLER strongly discourages the breeding of any Adopted Animal.
5. Termination of Agreement by Adopter: If for any reason the Adopter is unable or unwilling to care for the Adopted Animal as set forth in this Agreement, Adopter will immediately so notify NLER and allow NLER to rehome the Adopted Animal at the expense of NLER. Under no circumstances shall the Adopted Animal be sold for slaughter. Our goal is to prevent any chance of the Adopted Animal entering the auction circuit or ending up in the hands of a dealer/broker.
6. Remedies upon Breach: NLER Repossession of Adopted Animal. In the event that NLER determines that the Adopter is in breach of any term of this Agreement, or becomes aware of the Adopter’s involvement with any humane society or animal control agency, which involvement resulted in a warning or citation for the inhumane treatment of any animal or the Adopted Animal, this Agreement shall be considered null and void. Upon the Agreement being considered null and void, NLER may enter onto the premises and into the facilities where the Adopted Animal is being kept and may retake possession of the Adopted Animal. In the event this Agreement is rendered null and void by the Adopter’s breach of any term of the Agreement, the Adopter shall not be entitled to any reimbursement of any funds whatsoever directly or indirectly related to the Adopter’s possession of the Adopted Animal.
A. Attorney’s Fees and Court Costs. Adopter agrees to pay any and all reasonable attorney’s fees and any and all court costs of NLER in the event any matter arising under this Agreement is forwarded to any attorney for enforcement of NLER’s rights and remedies under this Agreement.
7. Choice of Law: This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall be subject to and shall be construed and interpreted under the laws of the State of Maryland. The parties hereto shall also consent to jurisdiction of the courts of said state for all purposes and for any disputes arising hereunder.
8. Modifications: This Agreement shall not be modified or amended except by a writing signed unanimously by all of the parties hereto.
9. Severability: If any term of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement or the application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid or unenforceable shall not be affected thereby and each term shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. 10. Assignability: The rights and obligations of this Agreement are not assignable by either party, except upon the written agreement of the parties hereto.
11. Paragraph Headings: The various paragraph headings are inserted for convenience of reference only, and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement or any Section hereof.
12. Notices: All notices, demands and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered personally or if sent registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, properly addressed and postage prepaid as follows:
if to NLER: Cathy L. Yingling, Secretary New Life Equine Rescue, Inc. 11942 Simpsons Mill Road Keymar, MD 21757
if to Adopter: Emily Horseowner 1234 Any Road Anytown, MD 12345
13. Entire Agreement; Modifications: This agreement and any Exhibits, attachments or Addenda represents the entire agreement of the parties relating to the adoption of the herein referenced animal. All prior negotiations between the parties are merged into this Agreement and there are no other understandings or agreements regarding the adoption of the herein referenced animal other than those incorporated herein.
By my signature below I verify that I have read and understand this agreement and will carry out the provisions as stated herein.
Emily Horseowner, Adopter Date
NLER Representative Date
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