Siberian Husky Adoption Contract

[Sample only - provided courtesy of Siberian Husky Club of America]

I/we, the undersigned adopting party, understand and agree to the following terms and conditions of this contract in the acquisition of the above-described Siberian Husky, hereinafter referred to as "dog":

1. To return the dog to the Rescue Program if unable to keep the dog. To never abandon the dog or surrender, sell, or give the dog to a shelter, pet dealer, or a laboratory.
2. To notify the Rescue Program if the dog is lost or stolen and to make all reasonable efforts to locate the dog.
3. To never allow this dog to be trained for or used for protection or as an attack dog.
4. To treat this dog as a family pet with affection and kindness, never subjecting this dog to abuse or cruelty.
5. To provide regular veterinary care, including annual shots, heartworm preventative, and parasite checks.
6. To always keep this dog within a fenced yard (not on a chain), on a leash, or safely within the home.
7. To not transport this dog unconfined in an open vehicle.
8. To regularly check the tightness of any collar. To affix any licenses and tags to the collar and to never leave a choke chain on the dog when not attended.
9. To notify the Rescue Program of the dog's annual progress.
10. To allow the Rescue Program to periodically check on this dog.
11. To contact the Rescue Program, a veterinarian, or an obedience trainer when problems arise so that the problem may be eliminated or alleviated.

1. Non-compliance with any of the above terms and conditions may result in the immediate forfeiture of the dog and that the Rescue Program may reclaim this dog without payment of compensation to me/us. Initials:__________
2. The Rescue Program has explained the typical characteristics and temperament of the Siberian Husky. Initials:__________
3. The Rescue Program has advised me/us that the dog can sometimes dig, chew, soil, and exhibit other undesirable traits unless properly supervised, confined, and trained. Initials:__________
4. The Rescue Program has given me the attached information sheet on this dog. Initials:__________
5. The Rescue Program has advised me that this dog may have been neglected, mistreated, or abused and that special care or precautions may be required. Initials:__________
6. Any notices required to the Rescue Program required by this contract will be sent first class mail to __________________________________________________ (rescue address) Initials:__________
7. The Rescue Program has provided me/us with the above-mentioned dog. Initials:__________

In consideration of the adoption of this dog, I/we agree to assume full responsibility for the conduct of this dog upon the date of this contract.  I/we further agree to hold harmless the Rescue Program, its board of directors, its officers, its volunteers, and any individuals associated with the Rescue Program and to indemnify such organizations or individuals for any damages or costs resulting from liability, known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, as a result of the dog's conduct after the date of this adoption contract.