BULLDOG RESCUE & REHOMING TERMS OF ADOPTION

Bulldog Rescue became the “owner” of this dog from the moment he left his former home and will remain so until such time that the enclosed adoption form and any applicable adoption fee has been received by Bulldog Rescue. For legal reasons, you are considered to be the “keeper” and subsequently the safety and welfare of this dog is solely your responsibility with immediate effect.

The enclosed adoption paper must be signed and returned to Bulldog Rescue within 7 days, after which you become the legal owner. The dog may be removed from your property if the adoption process is not completed. The adoption process is considered as complete only after Bulldog Rescue have signed the bottom. Full payment is expected to be returned to us with the adoption form.

Should you experience any problems with this dog during this interim period you must contact Bulldog Rescue immediately. If you collected this dog directly from his previous home you must NOT contact the former owner as they have surrendered their legal right to us. Should this placement fail within 14 days of the adoption date any adoption fee paid will be returned in full.

This dog has been offered for adoption in good health except where notified. However, we advise you take this dog to a veterinary surgeon as soon as possible for a full check up as in the event that a serious medical condition is found and reported to Bulldog Rescue within 14 days of the adoption date we may be able to help with any unexpected medical costs

The information given with this dog regarding history, age, health, temperament, likes and dis-likes etc, has been supplied by the original owner and subsequently Bulldog Rescue cannot guarantee it’s accuracy or be held liable for any false information given. Bulldog Rescue cannot accept any liability or for any loss or damage to person or property howsoever caused by this dog.

Bulldog Rescue retain the right of first refusal on this dog and subsequently under no circumstances must you part with this dog at any time throughout his life time except to return him to Bulldog Rescue or request that Bulldog Rescue re-home him. Checks on his welfare may be made during this time and the dog may be removed from your property if we feel it to be in his best interest.

A “Bulldog Rescue” green collar tag must be worn by this dog at all times, any microchip implanted by Bulldog Rescue or already present in the dog at the time of rehoming shall be registered to Bulldog Rescue.

Please inform Bulldog Rescue immediately:

t                   In the event of the dog’s death

t                   In the event that this dog escapes from your home or is lost or stolen

t                   If you have this dog microchipped or tattooed at any time so we can make a record of his identification number (only applicable if not already done)

t                   In the event of any major surgery or illness

t                   If you move house or permanently leave the UK

Bulldog Rescue is a non-profit making voluntary organisation, the adoption fees charged ensure we have sufficient funds available to help sick and injured bulldogs that come into our care. Our fees are fixed in accordance with the dogs age and have no reflection on the amount of money spent on the individual dog prior to him being re-homed with you.

Under no circumstances must this dog be anything other than a companion animal. You are prohibited from breeding or showing this dog and no kennel club paperwork or pedigree will be supplied to you.

We expect spay or castration surgery to be undertaken at your own expense within 6 months of the adoption date unless specified otherwise.