For the adoption of cats from AAVA's Field Feline Program. Please read all terms before signing.
Please read each clause carefully and select Agree or Disagree.
1. Adopter agrees to pay AAVA an adoption fee of $20.
2. Adopter agrees not to abuse or neglect the animal. Adopter agrees to provide shelter, adequate food and water. Adopter agrees not to violate any laws or ordinances with the animal.
3. Adopter understands and agrees that declawing is not permitted.
4. When the Adopter is to go away for a prolonged period of time or vacation, Adopter is to prearrange proper care for the animal.
5. If the animal has not been spayed or neutered at the time of adoption, the adopter agrees to have this performed by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days or by the age of six months. Adopter agrees to make the arrangements known to a representative of AAVA. Please note that spay/neuter is part of your adoption fee — if you choose to use a vet that does not work with AAVA, AAVA will only cover what we pay at our primary vet.
6. Adopter agrees to notify AAVA and the microchip company of a change in address and/or phone number within four weeks of such change.
7. AAVA makes no guarantees or statements regarding the animal's age, breed, health, or temperament. While AAVA has made every effort to provide accurate history and assessment of the animal, AAVA is not able to guarantee the age, breed, medical status, behavior or disposition. AAVA is available for consultation, advice and assistance pertaining to the health, training and compatibility of the animal. Adopter agrees to release AAVA and its members or representatives of any and all possible claims arising from injury or damage caused by the animal to any person or property. Adopter accepts this animal as is with all defects, either observable or unobservable, and assumes all risk for the animal upon signing of this contract.
8. AAVA reserves the right to make a visit at a mutually convenient time to ascertain that all of the above conditions are being satisfied. If AAVA attempts to contact Adopter to inquire about the animal, adopter agrees to make a good faith effort to return AAVA's contact request as soon as possible.
9. This agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon Adopter and AAVA and their successors or beneficiaries. Both parties have fully read and understood all of the agreement, which sets forth all promises, conditions, and understandings, oral or written. Adopter agrees that they are at least 21 years of age.
10. Adopter consents and authorizes AAVA to use adopter's likeness in photograph, video, or other digital media in any and all of AAVA's publications, including print or web-based publications.
