This is the SHORT version of our adoption agreement, just to give you an idea. It's short to make it easier to understand for now. The full version is available upon request.
DO NOT USE THIS FORM - it will not be accepted. Changes may occur at any time.
Please contact us for the most recent, full version of our Adoption Agreement, and with any questions you might have.
**** If you have any questions or concerns about this agreement, please keep in mind: Some parts of this agreement are negotiable - just ask !! ****
I, on today's date, hereby agree to adopt the horse described above, and as consideration for such adoption, I agree to pay an adoption fee of $ __________US to the current owner GF and have agreed to abide by the terms and conditions of this agreement for the duration of this horse's life.
TERMS OF ADOPTION
1. I agree to pay the full adoption fee (amount stated above)....
2. I guarantee that all information submitted to GF in the adoption-questionnaire, e-mails and phone conversations is true to the best of my knowledge.....
3. I agree to check-up visits/phone-calls/e-mails if necessary....
4. I hereby agree to accept all of the rights and responsibilities of horse ownership, including regular hoof-, teeth and Vet-care, safe and adequate facilities (incl. pasture-access and shelter), with equine companionship, not confinded in an area smaller than 500 square-feet....
5. I agree not to abuse, neglect or treat/use my adopted horse inapporopriately, and will prevent other adults and children from teasing or physically abusing my adopted horse....
6. I agree NOT to use this horse for commercial purposes.... (Exception possible, up to 20 hours per week)
7. I agree to the following: This horse will never be allowed to breed - intentionally or unintentionally....
8. I acknowledge and agree that this animal has to remain in my possession, in my care and under my supervision at all times (Exceptions:....)....
9. I agree that if for any reason I can no longer care for this horse, and/or wish to dispose of it, I immediately will notify GF with written notice and agree to return the horse to LHR....
10. I agree to give written notification to GF within ten (10) days of any change of address, phone, email or any other change of circumstances that will affect my adopted horse...
11. RELEASE OF LIABILITY - I understand that GF makes no representation or warranties as to this horse's TEMPERAMENT, HEALTH, BREED, AGE, COLOR, CONDITION, PREGNANCY, SOUNDNESS, LEVEL OF TRAINING OR FITNESS OF MY ADOPTED HORSE, OR ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSES... I understand that this horse is adopted "as is" and I assume all responsibility for any and all existing conditions and temperament changes that may occur.....
12. I understand that any failure to perform the foregoing agreement will constitute a breach of contract.... I also agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the State of South Dakota to resolve any and all disputes related to this Agreement and my adopted horse. ....
13. This document with original signature AND the deposit (__% of the total adoption fee) must be received by GF within one week of the verbal adoption agreement, otherwise GF has the right to declare any verbal and/or written agreements as null and void. The remaining adoption fee (and other fees if applicable) must be paid in full within __ weeks of this agreement and received by GF at least 5 days prior to pick-up. If the adopter decides to cancel the adoption after this agreement has been signed, the deposit is NOT refundable - if the adoption fee has been paid in full before cancellation, the adopter agrees to wait for the refund until this horse is adopted by someone else, and the adoption fee has been received by GF. However, if this adoption agreement has to be cancelled to no fault of the adopter, then all adoption fees already paid are fully refundable. The horse must be picked-up within 2 weeks of this agreement, unless a different pick-up date has been agreed on in conjunction with this adoption (If so, please note projected pick-up date: none). If the horse has not been picked-up within the timeframe stated herein, fees of $____ per day will be charged, due immediately. All fees are payable via money-order, wire,transfer or PayPal (additional fees of 3.5% apply for ALL PayPal payments) - credit-card payments are possible via PayPal only (3.5% fees apply) .
I HAVE READ AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND THESE TERMS OF ADOPTION, AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
