Bull Terrier Rescue Club

Adoption Application

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I agree to all of the following terms of this Adoption Contract and understand that noncompliance with the terms of this contract gives the Bull Terrier Rescue Club of Southwest Florida (hereafter referred to as the BTRCSWF) the right to reclaim above named Bull Terrier without refund of adoption fee. Adoption fee has been set at $600. Adoption fee is non refundable after ten days from the date of adoption.*
I agree to return above mentioned Bull Terrier to the Bull Terrier Rescue Club of Southwest Florida (hereafter referred to as BTRCSWF) if unable to keep. We will not seek an alternate home without the approval of the BTRCSWF, nor will we offer the dog for sale.*
I agree to notify the Carolyn Kimbrell, President of the BTRCSWF ([email protected]), or her representative, immediately if above mentioned Bull Terrier is lost or stolen and to make every effort possible to locate the dog.*
I agree to never take the above mentioned Bull Terrier to an animal shelter, pound, or Humane Society without explicit written approval from the President of the BTRCSWF.*
I agree to never allow to be used or to use said Bull Terrier in animal research or in dog fighting.*
I agree to never allow to be used or to use said Bull Terrier for protection training attack training, or as a guard dog for any agency, film, corporation, or organization.*
I agree to treat above mentioned Bull Terrier as a family pet, with affection and kindness and not subject the dog to any abuse or cruelty at any time.*
I agree to provide said dog with regular veterinary care when necessary and to provide updated vaccinations and proper licensing.*
I agree to not to use the crate as a punishment or to leave dog in the crate for extended periods of time (i.e. more than 3 hours during the day). Crate training uses a dog's natural instincts as a den animal. A wild dog's den is his home, a place to sleep, hide from danger, and raise a family. The crate becomes your dog's den, an ideal spot to snooze or take refuge during a thunderstorm. You agree to use the crate, if necessary, in a responsible and humane way.*
I agree to not abandon the adopted Bull Terrier in a yard, but to use any fenced-in yard for play or relieve purposes. If no fenced-in yard is available, to keep the Bull Terrier on a leash when the dog is not on adopter’s property or contained within a fenced area.*
I agree to not transport the adopted Bull Terrier in an open vehicle without proper restraints or in any way endanger the dog by leaving it in a car unattended or without adequate ventilation or cooling.*
I agree to maintain the dog’s County license and provide the dog with an identifying tag, listing name and the new owners’ address and phone number.*
I agree to never leave a choke chain on the adopted Bull Terrier when unattended.*
It is the responsibility of the adopter to properly train this dog. Only positive reinforcement methods of training are acceptable. However, if behavioral issues arise with above mentioned dog that may be resolved with professional training and/or assessment, we will immediately notify Carolyn Kimbrell, President .*
Should we fail to comply with the stipulations of this Adoption Contract, the BTRCSWF will exercise its rights to have the dog returned to the BTRCSWF.*
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RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

In consideration of the BTRCSWF to allow me to adopt this Bull Terrier as my pet, we promise and agree to be solely responsible for this animal and to indemnify and hold harmless the Bull Terrier Rescue Club of Southwest Florida, its members and its volunteers from any and all claims of liability for the conduct of this Bull Terrier on or after the adoption date. The undersigned further agree and intend that this RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND IDEMNIFICATION shall apply to all known or unknown damages resulting from our adoption, ownership, or control of this animal. The undersigned have read this contract before signing and agree to all conditions listed therein.
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