Fern Lily

Adopter agrees to pay the non-refundable donation fee. Adopter agrees to provide proper pet stewardship and humane care in the form of proper food, water, shelter, exercise, positive reinforcement training and all other necessities. Adopter agrees to provide veterinary care, at your own expense, both on a regular basis and in the event your pet becomes ill or injured. Adopter agrees to open communication and will reach out if experiencing challenges during the critical 3:3:3 transitioning stages. (First 3 days are flight/fight reactions, first 3 weeks are testing periods and first 3 months will set their routines and patterns. There are no short-cuts.) Adopter agrees to maintain microchip information as indicated in Medical Disclosure agreement. Microchip registration cannot be adjusted and noncompliance can mean breaking the terms of this agreement. Adopter understands that your pet has been microchipped and is registered with CGCRN and Adopter. Adopter agrees changes in health and behavior cannot be predicted, CGCRN cannot make any representations or warranties regarding your pet’s health, physical condition, age or behavior beyond effective date of agreement. Indicate now if you have any concerns. Adopter is bringing in this pet as a permanent member of your household and agrees to indoor pet stewardship ONLY and not to house outdoors or at an off-site location. Adopter agrees to contact CGCRN in the event of loss or theft of your pet. Or, in the event Adopter wants to forfeit ownership and return pet back to CGCRN. Adopter agrees to never allow your pet to be used as a guard dog, barn cat (unless they arrived as one), fighting dog, experimentation or research. Adopter agrees never to alter your pet through any elective surgery such as tail docking (unless happy tail), ear cropping, debarking, or declawing. Adopter agrees to abide by all applicable local state laws pertaining to animal control and ownership. Adopter agrees not to relinquish your pet to any organization or individual other than CGCRN without prior written consent from CGCRN. Adopter agrees to allow CGCRN to inspect your home, your pet, and the your pet's living quarters at any time after adoption of your pet with proper notice. Adopter agrees to the removal of your pet by CGCRN should this contract be found to be violated or if your pet is not being cared for to the standards set in this Agreement. Adopter agrees that the behavior of your pet is now their responsibility and that CGCRN is not liable for any damages or injuries caused by your pet as of Adoption effective as of date. Adopter agrees to continued communication with CGCRN for updates regarding your pet. Adopter grants permission to be featured as an adopter without publicity compensation. Adopter understands & agrees that such media assets are the property of CGCRN. Adopter agrees that all information provided to CGCRN is truthful and accurate. Adopter has received Adoption Packet with medical disclosure, microchip information, vetting records and adoption background story. In addition to the above, Adopter understands and accepts: This Agreement is intended to be a complete statement of understanding between Common Ground Community Rescue Network and Adopter. By signing this Agreement, Adopter consents to all of the terms set herein, and Adopter agrees that they have fully read and understand the terms of adopting a pet from Common Ground Community Rescue Network. Adopter agrees to comply with the open door policy for returning their new pet back should the situation ever arise.