I understand that this Foster Parenting Agreement can be amended as needed for the best consideration of the animal, and that the foster parent should personally return the living animal to Sadie’s Safe House Chihuahua Rescue to release Sadie’s Safe House Chihuahua Rescue of any further liability of this animal, with this foster parent.

I.  In addition, the foster parent agrees to the following terms and provisions:
Foster parent agrees to take the animal to a licensed veterinarian, as approved by Sadie’s Safe House Chihuahua Rescue, as soon as practical. Veterinary expenses will NOT be reimbursed if not pre-approved. Sadie’s Safe House Chihuahua Rescue keeps all foster animals under veterinary care until they are adopted.
II.  Foster parent agrees to take the animal to a licensed veterinarian to provide the animal with necessary veterinary care upon emergency sickness, disease, and injury. Every effort should be made to inform a Sadie’s Safe House Chihuahua Rescue representative as soon as possible in the event of emergency.
III.  Foster parent agrees to provide this animal with a safe home, proper care and attention and humane treatment in accordance with all current and future state, county, and local laws and ordinances where foster parent resides. The animal is not to ride loose in the back of trucks, is not to be chained or tied-out, and the foster parent warrants that the animal will not be contained solely by a hidden fence. The animal is not to be solely an outside pet and foster parent agrees that when the animal is outdoors it shall be protected from the elements, and provided with adequate food, water and fencing.
IV.  Foster parent understands that there are costs involved in maintaining an animal and agrees to assume full responsibility for food & water, flea care, grooming, and basic health issues including monthly heartworm preventative (if applicable) unless otherwise stated.
V.  Foster parent agrees that the animal will reside in his/her home, will be kept as a household pet, and will not be used for hunting or guarding.
VI.  Foster parent agrees to provide a collar and identification tag for the animal to wear at all times when allowed outdoors and to provide a Sadie’s Safe House Chihuahua Rescue identification tag that will remain affixed to the collar.
VII.  Sadie’s Safe House Chihuahua Rescue makes no warranties or representations regarding the animal’s health or temperament. It is agreed and understood by the foster parent that while every effort is made to provide an accurate history and assessment of an animal, Sadie’s Safe House Chihuahua Rescue does not warrant any animal regarding medical status, behavior, or disposition. It is further agreed that environmental changes may effect and change the temperament of the above named animal and that Sadie’s Safe House Chihuahua Rescue has no liability or responsibility of any nature regarding defects with the animal, or injuries or damage to any person or property which may be caused by the animal. The foster parent agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Sadie’s Safe House Chihuahua Rescue, its members and representatives against any and all claims, known or unknown, now or hereafter arising in connection with this animal.
VIII.  Foster parent consents to the examination of this animal by Sadie’s Safe House Chihuahua Rescue at any time and acknowledges that Sadie’s Safe House Chihuahua Rescue has the right to reclaim the animal at any time for failure to comply with the terms of this contract or for any misrepresentations of fact the foster parent made on the foster application or in this contract.
IX.  Foster parent agrees that if for any reason, he/she cannot keep this animal, he/she shall return it immediately (or as soon as transport can be arranged) to the nearest approved Sadie’s Safe House Chihuahua Rescue representative. The animal shall not be given away, sold, exchanged or adopted without prior written consent of Sadie’s Safe House Chihuahua Rescue and all completed paperwork for a legal adoption. Foster parent understands that any friend or family member who wishes to take ownership of this animal will be required to apply to Sadie’s Safe House Chihuahua Rescue for the right to adopt and/or foster it.
X.  If for any reason this animal has not completed its medical treatments (Example: heartworm treatment, hookworm treatment, spay, neuter, etc.) prior to the execution of this contract, he/she agrees to work with Sadie’s Safe House Chihuahua Rescue to attend all appointments and follow-up visits that need to be made in order to have the animal healthy and ready for adoption. Foster parent acknowledges that until this has been accomplished, Sadie’s Safe House Chihuahua Rescue has the right to and will reclaim the animal if the appointments are not made and kept.
XI.  It is agreed and understood by the foster parent and Sadie’s Safe House Chihuahua Rescue that this agreement sets forth all promises, agreements, conditions, and understanding between them, oral or written, and that both parties have fully read and understood this agreement.
XII.  Foster parent agrees to pay Sadie’s Safe House Chihuahua Rescue for any and all expenses, including court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees, in enforcing the terms and provisions of this contract. Payment of these damages shall not excuse the foster parent from returning the animal to Sadie’s Safe House Chihuahua Rescue.
IN TESTIMONY WHERE the foster parent and Sadie’s Safe House Chihuahua Rescue have set their signatures on this the date first written. By signing below, you acknowledge and accept the terms set forth above.