KITTY COTTAGE ADOPTION CENTER, INC.
ADOPTION AGREEMENT FOR HOUSE CAT

Kitty Cottage Adoption Center, Inc. (the "Charity/we/us"), a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, and the undersigned (the "Adopter" or "you"), in consideration of the mutual promises and other good and valuable consideration in this Agreement, intending to be legally bound, agree to the following:

1. The Cat. We are placing the following described cat with you, the Adopter, for adoption by you as an indoor house cat (the "Cat"):
Male Female Name _________________________
Charity's name
Prior owner's name
Color/Markings/Breed/Mix _________________________________________________________
Distinguishing Characteristic(s) _____________________________________________________
Approximate age ____________
Spay/Neuter Date _______________
Rabies _______________
FVRCP (distemper) ____________
Anti-parasitic ___________
De-worming (if any) ___________
Other vaccinations (if any) _________________________________________________________
Leukemia/FIV test results _______________
Other _____________________________________

2. Sterilization. In the unlikely event that the Cat has not been spayed or neutered prior to this adoption because of medical reasons, you agree to enter into a Sterilization Agreement with us simultaneously with this Agreement, pay a security deposit, and have the Cat sterilized in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Sterilization Agreement.

3. Adoption Fee. We require an adoption fee of $ 80.00 for the Cat. We require a $20.00 deposit at the time you make your application. Any donation you can make in addition to the adoption fee would be greatly appreciated. The adoption fee is not refundable, except if the Cat dies within six weeks of its adoption, or you return the Cat to us within three weeks of its adoption.

4. No Representations. You understand that this Cat was previously unwanted or lost and may have been rescued from a dangerous, unhealthy and/or cruel situation. This could result in the Cat's emotional or physical illness. You agree that we are making no representations or warranties about the temperament, personality or condition of the Cat.

5. Care of the Cat. You agree to provide to the Cat every day, free run of your house, fresh water, wholesome cat food, a clean litter box, and affection. You agree to keep the cat for its whole life. For health and safety reasons, we strongly discourage you from allowing the Cat outdoors. Cats that do not go outdoors have been shown to live significantly longer and healthier lives.

6. Veterinary Care. You agree to have the Cat examined by a licensed veterinarian about one month after adoption, but if the cat has not had its distemper booster vaccination, it should be seen by a vet by the due date for the booster. You will have the cat examined by a veterinarian not less than yearly thereafter. In case of illness or injury, you agree to seek prompt veterinary care. You agree to keep rabies and distemper vaccinations current.

7. Declawing Strongly Discouraged. We strongly discourage you from having the Cat declawed. Declawing is the painful amputation of the claw and first knuckle of a cat's toes. Charity and many other animal welfare organizations are of the opinion that declawing is a cruel and inhumane practice.

8. No Transfers of Cat; Returning a Cat; Euthanasia. You agree not to abandon, give away, sell, or dispose of the Cat in any way, except to another person you have personally evaluated, who wants to adopt the Cat as a house cat, and who will provide the same care for the Cat, as you are required to provide under this Agreement. Please contact us at that time for a form of adoption agreement you can use with the new owner. If you determine you no longer want to, or no longer can keep the Cat, and you can not find a good, permanent home as described above, you may make an appointment to return the Cat to us, and we will try to arrange another adoption. You will not ask a veterinarian to euthanize the Cat, except in the case of terminal illness or massive injury.

9. Lost Cat. You agree to make a serious effort to find the Cat if it becomes lost, by immediately (a) conducting a detailed physical search of your yard and your neighbors' yards, (b) setting humane traps in your yard to catch the Cat, (c) filing lost reports with the local police, animal control authorities, animal shelters, SPCA's, and local veterinarians, (d) posting lost cat signs, and (e) contacting us for additional advice. Escaped cats usually hide, don't meow, and won't respond to your calls, so you must search thoroughly high and low.

10. Breach of Agreement; Liquidated Damages. In the event that you do not comply with the terms of this Agreement or the Cat is abused or neglected, one of our remedies will be to recover the Cat from you upon demand. Promptly after the demand you will come to our adoption center, or we will come to your home, and you will surrender the Cat to us immediately. In addition, without waiving any of our rights under this Agreement, if you do not surrender the Cat to us, you will owe us a payment in the amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), agreed between us as just and reasonable liquidated damages to compensate us for our costs and expenses in connection with your breach of this Agreement.

11. No Liability. The Charity is not liable to you or any other party for any losses, injuries, damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, lawsuits or judgments whatsoever in connection with your adoption or ownership of the Cat.

12. Entire Agreement; Modification; Binding Effect. This Agreement is the entire agreement between us and you, and supersedes any prior understandings between us and you with respect to the subject matter hereof. No modification of this Agreement will be valid unless in writing duly signed by both us and you. This Agreement is binding on our and your successors, heirs, assigns, executors and personal representatives.

 

Dated _______________________________

Signature_____________________________________

Printed Name______________________________

Address________________________City_______________State______Zip_________

Phone(____)_______________________

E-mail_________________________________

Signature - Spouse/ Partner/Roommate ________________________________________

Kitty Cottage Inc. Representative Signature__________________ Title ____________
1536 Dekalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Telephone 610-731-0101
Email kittycottagepa@verizon.net
Web www.KittyCottage.org