INITIAL BELOW

IMPORTANT NOTICE – GUARANTEES: Rescuer makes NO explicit or implicit guarantees in reference to the age, nature, health and/or temperament of the pet. The pet is adopted "as is" and the Adopter assumes all responsibility for treatment of any and all existing conditions, or any other conditions of physical or temperament changes that may occur. Rescuer will provide the pet with the above required vaccines before adoption if the age and current health of the pet permits. While the Rescuer makes every effort to place for adoption healthy animals, rescued animals - especially puppies and kittens get sick very easily & quickly, so Rescuer cannot guarantee the health of any animal beyond what is currently observable by the Rescuer and yourself as Adopter at the time of adoption, therefore Rescuer shall not be held responsible for any medical expenses which may be incurred after animal is in the possession of Adopter. I, as Adopter, understand and agree that iResQ will not reimburse me for any expenses, including veterinary costs, even if the animal immediately becomes ill for any reason. I, as Adopter, also agree that iResQ is in no way responsible for any damage which this animal may do to any person, other animal or property and no attempt will be made to hold iResQ responsible. It is hereby expressly excluded any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, including and without limitation, any warranties regarding health or temperament, including whether the pet is housebroken/litter trained or good with other animals or children. 

The undersigned Adopter hereby acknowledges receipt of the above described animal and therefore agrees to the following terms:

The pet will not be allowed off leash except within adequate fencing and even then, only with 100% recall of the pet to the adopter.The pet is not to live in a garage, doghouse, or any other type of secluded or outbuilding and will not be chained or tied outside to any of the same.The pet is The pet is (or soon will be) microchipped for identification and will wear a collar or harness with an ID tag reflecting the Adopter’s contact information and proof of rabies at all times AND the Adopter agrees to obtain the proper municipal license required under local law. Adopter agrees The pet is NOT to be left unsupervised with children or other animals at any time EVER for any reason!The pet is to have food, water, and shelter at all times. That includes protection from both hot and cold weather which could endanger the health of the animal.The Adopter shall refrain from any type of abuse of the animal and from otherwise treating the pet in a mean, cruel or physically rough manner.The pet will never be left alone in a car or ride in the back of a truck without proper & safe housing and restraint, with access to water and shade.
If for any reason the Adopter no longer wants or is unable to further care for the animal, the animal will be returned to iResQ, assuming there is no history of aggression, as soon as the Rescue can accommodate such transfer, which may mean Adopter will house, care for treat the animal until an appropriate open foster home has been found to accommodate the animal.


If any Agreement or Term is broken or ALL adoption criteria is not fulfilled by me, the Adopter, including but not limited to; paying the adoption donation, completing the adoption application & agreement, keeping spay/neuter appointments, delivering the animal to or picking the animal up from any iResQ scheduled appointment  OR if for ANY other reason I, Adopter, fail to fully and timely comply with the terms of this Agreement, I will voluntarily and immediately return ownership, custody, possession and control of the animal to iResQ, understanding that if fail to do so, iResQ will be able to enforce specific performance of this contract in addition to any other legal remedy available to iResQ.

If for any reason Rescuer determines the pet is at risk with the Adopter, the pet may be seized from Adopters home and Adopter agrees, by signing this contract, to waive the right to court action or remedy under the law, thus returning the pet to the care and possession of the Rescue and Adopter will be responsible for any and all costs associated with such action.


All donations are final and non-refundable.  However, in the event that a pet is returned, seized or withheld and by Adopter request, Rescue can provide a statement of donation which may be at some point considered for tax purposes.

Colorado state law requires all unaltered dogs/cats be spay/neutered within 90 days of adoptions and requires a deposit be taken as promise of action. In adherence to that law, and as added protection, iResQ requires a $150 check hold ($50 state deposit + $50 missed appointment fee + $50 administration fee) to be placed for any animal adopted and taken home prior to spay/neuter, in consideration as Adopter “promise to perform” to deliver the animal for sterilization as scheduled by the rescue along with approval of the Board.  iResQ also attempts to have all dogs spay/neutered within the first 2 weeks of adoption and Adopter agrees to attend ALL appointments as scheduled for the animal. This includes immediate sterilization and follow up appointments, even if not convenient for Adopter. Failure to meet the iResQ scheduled appointments will result in forfeiture of part or all of the hold, immediate seizure of the dog or both, returning it to the care and possession of the Rescuer without refund or recourse by the Adopter.

Adopter agrees that a breach by Adopter of this Agreement would damage iResQ in a way that could not be adequately compensated by monetary damages. The parties therefore agree that the breach or threatened breach by Adopter of this Agreement may appropriately be restrained by an injunctive order for Adopter to return pet to iResQ, granted by a court of appropriate jurisdiction. Adopter further agrees that the actual damages that might be sustained by iResQ by reason of breach by Adopter of this Agreement are uncertain and would be difficult of ascertainment, and that, in addition to the injunctive relief agreed to above, the sum of $1,000 would be reasonable compensation for such monetary damages and attorney's fees. Adopter hereby promises to pay and iResQ hereby agrees to accept, such sum as liquidated damages, and not as a penalty, in the event of such a breach.