A Passion for Paws Rescue, Inc
A California Section 501 (C) 3 Non Profit Organization
Puppy Sterilization Agreement

www.apassionforpaws.org
apassionforpaws@gmail.com
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This Sterilization Agreement is entered into between: A Passion for Paws Rescue, Inc a 501c3 non-profit organization (the “Charity” or “we”/”us”), and the undersigned person(s) (“Adopter(s)” or “you/your”) adopting a dog or puppy from us.  The Charity and the Adopter(s) are entering into this Sterilization Agreement, intending to be legally bound by it.  In consideration of the mutual promises in this Sterilization Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the Charity and the Adopter(s) agree to the following terms and conditions:

Description of Your Dog/Puppy.  We have agreed to your adoption of the following described dog/puppy in accordance with the Adoption Agreement signed by us and you; provided that, among other things, you also sign this Sterilization Agreement.  To the best of our knowledge, this dog/puppy is not yet sterilized:
Dog/Puppy Name _____________________ Age __________ ÿ M ÿ F 

Breed/Mix ___________________________ 

Distinguishing colors, markings, description: _____________________________________________________________________________

If you fail to comply with the terms of this Sterilization Agreement, you may be required to forfeit  & physically return the dog/puppy to us, if we notify you that we want to reclaim it.

Spay / Neuter for a rescue is always at a discounted rate & is based on the weight of the puppy at the time of surgery.    You are responsible for making an appointment, etc. We will prepay an amount matching the Charity's regular cost of the surgery. If the amount your vet charges is over the rescue rate, it is your responsibility to pay the difference and for any other incidental expenses that you may wish to incur in addtion to the sterilization surgery.  You also have the alternative to take your puppy to a discount spay/neuter located conveniently to you and it is your responsibility to locate the vet to do it.      
Requirements for Release.  We agree to release the above-described dog/puppy and finalize the adoption of your puppy when we have proof of the sterilization by _____/_____/_____.

unless we receive from you a report from a licensed veterinarian stating that the dog/puppy was already sterilized, or can never be sterilized due to a health condition that would likely result in the death  of the dog/puppy, or we receive reasonable proof from you that the dog/puppy died before the date of the sterilization due date.

Entire Agreement; Modification; Binding Effect.  This Sterilization Agreement and the Adoption Agreement constitute the entire agreement between us and you with respect to the subject matter of the Agreement.  Any modification to this Sterilization Agreement must be in writing signed by both you and us.  This Sterilization Agreement is binding upon our and your successors, assigns, heirs, executors and personal representatives. 

Notices.  All written correspondence should be mailed to the following address unless a different address is so noted below: 

A  Passion for Paws Rescue, Inc, PO Box 1463, Romoland CA 92585

Dated: ______________________________________

ADOPTERS (S)
                                                                
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Street Address_______________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip Code__________________________________________________________________________
Telephone_________________________                 Cell phone__________________________                                                    

A Passion for Paws Rescue, Inc signed by __________________________________________________________