- Owner agrees to provide the dog with loving, humane and proper care, including: a proper and nutritional diet; regular exercise; shelter from adverse weather and temperature extremes; a safe, fenced yard or exercise area; appropriate obedience training to make the dog a good citizen; and all necessary and appropriate veterinary care. Owner agrees to keep the dog as an indoor house pet and will not allow the dog to have access to the outside of the home when the owner is not at home. This includes closing access to a dog door to prevent the dog from being able to go into the yard or garage when owner is not at home. The Owner must keep the dog current on all state or locally required vaccinations and comply with a vaccination schedule under the direction of a licensed veterinarian. The owner agrees to consult with a licensed veterinarian for the best food and nutritional recommendations for the dog. While GRR has tested the dog for heartworms as indicated on Exhibit A, this is not a guarantee that the dog is heartworm free. Owner must comply with a system of monthly heartworm prevention as directed by a licensed veterinarian and must have the dog tested yearly for the presence of heartworms. An additional heartworm test within six months of the adoption is also recommended.
- Owner understands that the dog has been or must be microchipped and that the viability of that chip must be checked at least yearly. Owner further agrees that GRR will always be listed as alternate and/or primary contact on the registration of the microchip, and that Owner is responsible for keeping the registration current and active.
- GRR provides Owner with a tag for the dog which lists both the GRR number of the dog and GRR’s contact information. Owner must keep this tag on dog’s collar at all times, must keep a collar on the dog at all times, and must notify GRR if the tag becomes lost or illegible so that it may be replaced.
- When being transported, owner agrees that the dog will always ride inside an enclosed vehicle. GRR and the owner agree that allowing the dog to ride in an open truck bed, whether contained in a crate, loose or tethered will constitute a material breach of the Contract and will entitle GRR to enforce any of its rights under the Contract.
- Upon giving reasonable notice, Owner grants GRR and its representatives the right to inspect the dog’s environment and living arrangements at any reasonable time within 90 days of the date Owner receives the dog or at any time GRR becomes aware that improper conditions may exist.
- If for any reason, at any time, Owner decides to transfer the dog, Owner MUST transfer the dog to GRR at no cost to GRR. By doing so, Owner will relinquish all rights to the dog and GRR will become the sole Owner of the dog.
- Owner will not allow the dog to roam. Owner agrees to keep the dog on a leash while outside a fenced area. If the dog is lost, stolen, or runs away, Owner agrees to notify GRR within twenty-four (24) hours of the occurrence by telephoning GRR at 512-659-4653. Upon such notification, GRR will assist in every way to find the dog.
- GRR uses and supports positive reinforcement training and discipline methods only. GRR does not condone the use of aversive training methods and tools to include, but not limited to: prong collars, electronic training collars, choke collars or the excessive use of force. Owner agrees to use only positive reinforcement methods for training and discipline methods for the dog.
- If (a) Owner does not fulfill its obligations with respect to the care of the dog as described in the Contract; (b) the dog is lost or runs away; or (c) Owner otherwise breaches the terms of this Contract, GRR will be entitled to take immediate possession of the dog. In this case, Owner relinquishes all rights to the dog and GRR will become the sole Owner of the dog.
- Any dispute concerning GRR’s enforcement of its rights under the Contract will be controlled and interpreted by the standard of what is in the best interests of the dog.
- Owner acknowledges that GRR has made no warranties, express or implied, concerning the dog, its temperament, habits or background. Owner hereby releases and discharges GRR from all claims, demands and liabilities in connection with the dog and will defend, indemnify and hold GRR harmless with respect to the dog.
- If Owner breaches this Contract, GRR will be entitled to enforce its rights under this Contract including, but not limited to, repossession of the dog. In the event that the dog is transferred back to GRR due to the Owner's negligence or breach of the Contract, Owner agrees to pay all expenses incurred by GRR in enforcing its rights under this Contract, including, but not limited to, costs and reasonable attorney’s fees.
- If Owner is found to be in breach of this Contract, GRR will be entitled to enforce its rights under this Contract including, but not limited to, repossession of the dog. In the event that the dog is transferred back to GRR due to Owner's negligence or breach of the Contract, Owner agrees to pay all expenses incurred by GRR in enforcing its rights under this Contract, including, but not limited to, costs and reasonable attorney’s fees.
- Texas Law controls in all enforcement or legal proceedings regarding this Contract, and all proceedings have venue in Travis County, TX.
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