Adoption Agreement

This form constitutes an adoption agreement between UK Spaniel Rescue and the person named below

Transfer of keepership and microchip will only occur on payment of the adoption fee and return of this form.  We will also then send a copy of the medical history to your chosen vet

The contract

You agree

• To have your Spaniel health-checked by your own vet as soon as possible. If your dog is not neutered, due to changes in neutering guidelines, we would ask that you enquire about this with your vet and send us a copy of the vet report with their recommendations.  If your dog needs neutering, UK Spaniel Rescue will contribute £50 for a dog and £100 for a bitch towards the neutering costs upon receipt of an invoice showing the dog’s name and the date of the procedure
• To provide warm, dry, draught-free, clean and spacious sleeping quarters
• To provide good and sufficient exercise
• To provide sufficient good quality food at regular intervals appropriate to the dog’s age, size, state of health etc. and to supply constant access to clean drinking water
• To allow time for the dog to settle
• To provide qualified veterinary treatment in case of illness or injury
• To ensure any area the dog has access to is secure from accidental release or escape
• To ensure the dog wears a collar and identity tag with YOUR name and address inscribed on it at all times. (We recommend also adding your postcode and telephone number)#
• To notify the relevant microchip database of any changes in contact details
• Not to allow the dog to roam
• Not to leave the dog tied up unattended in any public place
• To socialise the dog with other animals and people where appropriate and to have regard for the Five Freedoms contained within the Animal Welfare Act 2006
• To provide proper care in the event of my absence (e.g. holidays/sickness)
• To allow a UK Spaniel Rescue representative to visit from time to time to check on the dog’s progress
• To inform UK Spaniel Rescue in the first instance if you are no longer able to care for the dog
• To inform UK Spaniel Rescue immediately should the dog be lost or stolen, also when/if the dog is later found. To take every possible step to find the dog (inform the Dog Warden; inform the microchip company, register on missing pet sites such as www.doglost.co.uk and inform vets and local newspapers etc.
• To be responsible for any liability in the event of third party or other claims arising from accident or injury caused by the dog whilst in your possession under this contract
• Not to use the dog for breeding, hunting, rabbiting, blood sport or any other activity likely to cause harm or to kill another living creature
• Not to use prong collars or shock collars on the dog
• To return the dog to UK Spaniel Rescue should you no longer be able to fulfil either the terms of this contract or any court order that has been made in respect of the dog or if, as the registered owner, you can no longer keep the dog for any reason
• I accept that information concerning the past history of the animal is passed on by UK Spaniel Rescue to the adopter in good faith and will be as complete as possible and that UK Spaniel Rescue has done all they can to confirm the above-named dog is a Spaniel
• I understand that UK Spaniel Rescue will provide lifelong backup. Behavioural support will only cover issues that were present at the time of adoption. Behavioural advice will be offered for new issues but will be chargeable if requiring more than one session of telephone advice
• I agree to insure my Spaniel against vet bills so he/she can be properly cared for if I do not have sufficient funds
• I am over 18 years of age
• I have read and abide by the conditions set out above
• I agree to donate a minimum, non-refundable adoption fee towards the cost of rehoming my Spaniel

The small print

• Spaniels are typically affectionate and friendly, and UK Spaniel Rescue will not knowingly place a dog understood to have an unsound temperament

• UK Spaniel Rescue makes no representations or warranties regarding the temperament or physical condition of any adoptive Spaniel.
• All warranties, including implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose where they are applicable, are hereby specifically disclaimed
• Adoptive owners are strongly urged to exercise prudence and caution in introducing an adoptive dog into a new situation until the Spaniel has become fully adjusted to its new environment and the adoptive owner has had an opportunity to become familiar with that Spaniel’s unique personality
• Even if the dog has already had a basic obedience court, we urge a ‘refresher’ course to establish respect and a close rapport more rapidly between dog and owner. always be sure that the trainer is familiar with the needs and temperament of Spaniels
• The ownership and responsibility for the adopted Spaniel belong solely to the adoptive owners. However, if the adoption does not work to the advantage of the new owner and/or the dog, UK Spaniel Rescue must be contacted
• UK Spaniel Rescue retains the right of reacquisition of the dog within two weeks of notification from the adoptee

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