ADOPTION OF BULLDOG:                                 

In accordance with the enclosed Terms of Adoption

 

I (Adopters Name)                                 __THIS IS A SAMPLE _______________________________________________________

 

of (Address)                                            __THIS IS A SAMPLE_______________________________________________________

 

__THIS IS A SAMPLE_________________________________Post Code_______________

 

hereby agree to provide a caring home for_______________________________________________________________ the bulldog 

Microchipped: [ S ][ A ][ M ][ P ][ L ][ E ][   ][ O ][ N ][ L ][ Y ][   ][   ][   ][   ][   ][   ] Age: _____Sex: ______  Colour: _______

 

Taken into my care on this day: ________________________________________________________________________________*

*Bulldog Rescue remain the legal owner of this bulldSAMPLE ONLYog until such time that this form has been signed and returned to them. However the adopting party became entirely responsible for the safety and welfare of this dog at the point of collection by them.

 

and agree to pay the adoption fee of

                                                                Dog aged 2 and under - £250.00

                                                                Dog aged 3-5 years old - £150.00

                                                                Dog aged 5-8 years old - £75.00

                                                                Dog aged 8-10 years old - £50.00

                                                                Dog aged 10+ No charge

(A receipt will be issued for adoption fee received)

 

I hereby agree to ensure that

t                    The correct food, water and exercise shall be provided at all times

t                    To immediately register this dog with a veterinary practice and ensure that veterinary advice/treatment shall always be sought when necessary

t                    That vaccination injections shall be kept up to date on an annual basis

t                    That this dog shall be permanently identified by way of a collar name tag and/or microchip

t                    Where age and health allow I agree to neuter this dog as soon as is practically possible unless ticked below

Dog is already neutered q

There are health issues that prevent such an operation from safely taking place q

t                    and accept that this dog cannot be used for breeding and/or show purposes or for any purpose other than as a companion.

t                    I acknowledge that I have not been given any Kennel Club registration papers or pedigree for this dog

 

I confirm that neither myself or anyone in my immediate family have ever been convicted of cruelty or been banned from keeping animals at any time. I understand that Bulldog Rescue will retain the right of first refusal and subsequently I understand that I am prohibited from giving this dog to a third party or offering it for sale at any time throughout it’s lifetime. In the event that I am ever unable to keep this dog I agree that I shall offer the dog back to Bulldog Rescue, or contact Rescue in order for a suitable new home to be found.

 

I agree to maintain regular contact with Bulldog Rescue and to informed them of all aspects regarding the future welfare this dog. I agree to allow Bulldog Rescue, or a representative, to visit at any point in the future and agree that I will surrender the dog if it is considered to be in the dogs best interest to be removed from my home.

 

I hereby accept full responsibility for this dog and understand that Bulldog Rescue have made no guarantees regarding the future health of this dog and that they cannot be held liable for any damage to person or property howsoever caused.

 

SIGNED: ________THIS IS A SAMPLE_________________________________________________________________________

 

PRINT NAME: ___THIS IS A SAMPLE_________________________________________________________________________

 

Date:       _______SAMPLE ONLY_THIS IS A SAMPLE__________________________________________________________________________

 

 

Bulldog Rescue hereby confirm that all known information regarding the age, health and temperament of this bulldog has been made available to the above named person and agree to be available for advice and support throughout the rest of this dogs lifetime. In the event that this placement fails Bulldog Rescue shall accept return of this dog, should this happen within 14 days of re-homing any adoption fee paid shall be refunded in full.

 

Bulldog Rescue hereby *transfer ownership for this dog to the person named above retaining the right of first refusal

 

Signed on Behalf of BULLDOG RESCUE:  ________________________________________________________________________

 

On this Day:           ____________________________________________________________________________________________

 

This adoption has not been executed until bulldog rescue have signed above

Microchip Transferred q Registered q Not Applicable q Not chipped at time of adoption q

BULLDOG RESCUE & REHOMING TERMS OF ADOPTION

 

1)                   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.

 

2)                   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.

 

3)                   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.

 

4)                   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

 

5)                   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.

 

6)                   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.

 

7)                   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.

 

8)                   Please inform Bulldog Rescue immediately:

 

a)                   In the event of the dog’s death

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

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

d)                   In the event of any major surgery or illness

e)                   If you move house or permanently leave the UK

 

9)                   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.

 

10)               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.

 

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