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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ADOPTION COORDINATORS | |
A copy of these terms and conditions is available on the Rebel Rescue website.
Adoption Coordinator Conditions
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ADOPTION COORDINATOR DECLARATION
- I have not been disqualified from owning or keeping animals or had a deprivation order made under the Animal Welfare Act and/or have an unspent conviction for offences relating to animals.
- I will not irresponsibly sell or part with an Animal.
- Rebel Rescue staff can visit my animals to ensure that they are cared for regularly.
- I will be a responsible pet owner and ensure that my animals have a happy and healthy life.
- I will ensure my animal is given love, shelter, food, protected in extreme cold/hot conditions, medical care, and will only be tethered in accordance with the Texas Health and Safety Code Sec. 821.077. UNLAWFUL RESTRAINT OF DOG. Persons may not leave a dog outside and unattended by use of a restraint that unreasonably limits the dog’s movement: between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.; within 500 feet of the premises of a school; or in the case of extreme weather conditions, including conditions in which: the actual or effective outdoor temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit; a heat advisory has been issued by a local or state authority or jurisdiction; or a hurricane, tropical storm, or tornado warning has been issued for the jurisdiction by the National Weather Service.
- All dogs in my household have been spayed or neutered.
- I, the Coordinator, am over 18 years of age or are enrolled as a high school student and volunteer for school related service hours, and accept the terms and conditions contained on the reverse of this agreement and available at www.rebelrescuetx.org. I also further agree that:
As a Coordinator, I share the goal to place animals into permanent, caring, and loving homes and to do what is best for the animal being considered for adoption or fostering. I agree that some need country homes, some need adult-only homes, and some need homes where they will not be left alone for long periods of time. Some need single dog homes. I understand that some adopters or fosterers may be refused and that if they are refused, it is because it is in the best interest of the animal. We reserve the right to hold an application for as long as needed before adoption or fostering out an animal so that we may review it, check references and conduct a home check to allow the transfer of the animal.
Coordinators will provide adopters or fosterers with all the information, both medically and behaviorally, that we have collected on the pet. I understand that animals, by their nature, may react differently in different situations and environments. You will encourage peoples to give the animal a fair chance, at least one week, to adapt to their new family and surroundings if they are adopted. Adapting to their new family usually includes structured and controlled introductions to family members, friends, and other pets. As a Coordinator, I MUST abide by the behavior rules defined in writing and verbally given from a Rebel Rescue designate. Any deviation from following the behavior rules specific to our dogs you are in contact with constitutes a breach of contract. If an animal sustains injury as a direct result of you not following behavior rules then the volunteer is liable for the medical expenses associated with the actions. The rules given are to protect the dog and family by mitigating risk of injury from a dog acting out. Also, I understand that our animals will have had a veterinarian examination, vaccinations, been heart worm tested if old enough, spayed/neutered, and micro-chipped.
I will permit Rebel Rescue to inspect my home when requested and authorize Rebel Rescue to report to authorities if my animals are found to be receiving inadequate care, abused, neglected, improperly housed or handled, or if there is evidence that any of the provisions of this contract are being violated. I MUST provide shelter, food, water, and I CANNOT tether my animal outside the practices of the Texas Health and Safety Code Sec. 821.077. UNLAWFUL RESTRAINT OF DOG. A person may not leave a dog outside and unattended by use of a restraint that unreasonably limits the dog’s movement: between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.; within 500 feet of the premises of a school; or in the case of extreme weather conditions, including conditions in which: the actual or effective outdoor temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit; a heat advisory has been issued by a local or state authority or jurisdiction; or a hurricane, tropical storm, or tornado warning has been issued for the jurisdiction by the National Weather Service. Adequate care includes picking up my animal from any shelter facility within 72 hours if my animal gets picked up by a City, County, or rescue group. If my animal is not reclaimed within 72 hours, Rebel Rescue will reclaim the animal as its guardian and I will have to petition for the animal’s return to my care. Reclaiming the animal from Rebel Rescue means I may be required to pass another home check and pay for boarding fees while Rebel Rescue cared for the animal in my absence. Rebel Rescue reserves the right to not return the animal if a pattern of irresponsible pet ownership and at-large animal behavior exists. If the pet is reclaimed, I understand that Rebel Rescue will not be obligated to refund any fee or any other expenses incurred by this relationship. I understand this behavior is for the protection and well-being of animals which is the mission of Rebel Rescue and as a Coordinator I am part of that mission.
I agree to accept responsibility for my behavior and actions while talking about the rescue, working at a Rebel Rescue event, and sharing information in any other way. I hereby release and discharge Rebel Rescue forever from liability for any injury or damages to any person, animal, or property caused in the future by our animal while in the care of the coordinator and from any causes of action, claims, suits, or demands whatsoever that may arise as a result of such injury or damages.
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