Adoption Contract

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Terms of the ICARE Adoption Contract

  • The adopter agrees that the animal will be kept only as a pet and will not be used for breeding, fighting, racing, or any other commercial purpose.
  • The adopter agrees to have the animal vaccinated for rabies by ______________.
  • The adopter agrees to have the animal spayed or neutered by ______________.
  • The adopter agrees to provide proper veterinary care for the animal.
  • The adopter gives ICARE the right to make periodic visits to the adopter′s premises for the purpose of checking on the health and general welfare of the animal and to verify that the animal has been spayed or neutered according to the terms of this agreement.
  • If the adopter is a tenant, the adopter will provide written permission from the landlord consenting to this adoption.
  • If for any reason the adopter is unable to provide proper care for this animal, the adopter agrees to return the animal to ICARE. The animal may not be given to any third party without the knowledge and written consent of ICARE.
  • The adopter agrees that if, in the judgment of ICARE, the animal is receiving inadequate care, or has not been spayed or neutered by the specified date, ICARE shall have the right of immediate repossession of the animal.
  • If ICARE is forced to seek return of the animal by judicial process, the adopter shall be liable for any reasonable attorney′s fees and court costs.
  • The adopter understands that ICARE makes no claims as to the health, temperment, mental disposition or breed of any animal put up for adoption.
  • The adopter hereby accepts possession of and responsibility for the animal adopted and agrees to release ICARE forever from liability for any injury or damages to any individual or property caused by the adopted animal.
  • The adopter acknowledges that he/she has received a copy of the ICARE Animal Adoption Contract.

Terms of the ICARE Spay & Neuter Compliance Statement

  • This agreement is a legally binding contract set forth by the State of Arkansas ACT 839 effective July 1, 1995, stating that spaying or neutering will be done within the time frame decided by Izard County Animal Rescue Effort. Additionally, proof of rabies vaccination will be required at the end of this time period.
  • Failure to have the pet spayed or neutered is considered a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of no less than $100 nor more than $500.
  • Adult animals must be spayed or neutered within 30 days of adoption.
  • Puppies or kittens must be spayed or neutered at 6 months of age.
  • The State of Arkansas also requires a rabies vaccination given by a licensed veterinarian.
  • Sterilization is to be done by a veterinarian of your choice at your expense. ICARE does, however, reimburse $30 towards the cost of sterilization for dogs and $10 for cats. Upon completion of the surgery, please mail us a copy of your veterinarian′s invoice to receive your reimbursement check.
  • Proof of sterilization and rabies vaccination must be returned by the date stated in your agreement.