Failure to comply with any material term of this Adoption Agreement constitutes a breach of the Agreement. Adopter agrees to provide the Dog/Puppy with humane and responsible care consistent with the requirements outlined in this Agreement.
The Dog/Puppy may not be abandoned, surrendered to a shelter or pound, sold, given away, or otherwise transferred to another person or organization without first contacting Belly Rub N Grub. If, at any time following completion of the adoption, the Adopter is unable or unwilling to continue caring for the Dog/Puppy, the Adopter agrees to contact Belly Rub N Grub before transferring, surrendering, selling, abandoning, or otherwise rehoming the Dog/Puppy.
Belly Rub N Grub shall be given the first opportunity to accept the surrender of the Dog/Puppy or, when appropriate, assist the Adopter in arranging a suitable and responsible placement.
The Adopter acknowledges that, upon completion of the adoption, ownership and responsibility for the Dog/Puppy transfer to the Adopter. Nothing in this provision shall be construed as Belly Rub N Grub retaining or reacquiring ownership, possession, custody, or control of the Dog/Puppy following completion of the adoption, unless and until the Adopter voluntarily surrenders the Dog/Puppy to Belly Rub N Grub and such surrender is accepted by Belly Rub N Grub.
If Belly Rub N Grub accepts the voluntary surrender and return of the Dog/Puppy, a $150 surrender fee per animal will apply. This fee helps offset the costs associated with accepting an animal back into rescue, including intake, evaluation, veterinary care, food, housing, transportation, and efforts to locate an appropriate new placement.
Belly Rub N Grub may, at its discretion, reduce or waive the surrender fee when circumstances warrant such consideration. An Adopter requesting a reduction or waiver may be required to provide reasonable documentation supporting the circumstances presented. Documentation may include, when applicable, records or other reasonable evidence relating to a significant medical emergency, death, or other circumstance that materially affects the Adopter's ability to continue caring for the Dog/Puppy. The submission of documentation or a request for a reduction or waiver does not guarantee that the surrender fee will be reduced or waived. Belly Rub N Grub will determine whether and to what extent the fee may be reduced or waived based on the individual circumstances and supporting documentation provided.
The surrender fee is separate from the original adoption fee. Surrendering or returning the Dog/Puppy does not automatically entitle the Adopter to a refund of the original adoption fee, except to the extent a refund is otherwise required by applicable law.
Adopter agrees to promptly notify Belly Rub N Grub of circumstances involving serious neglect, abandonment, or an inability to provide appropriate care for the Dog/Puppy so that reasonable steps may be taken to protect the animal’s health and welfare.
