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Hollywood Rattery

Adoption Agreement

11040 Hesby St. #210 ~ North Hollywood, California  91601 ~ 818.506.6014 ~ phoenixtears@adelphia.net

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The following constitutes an adoption contract between Cade Cannon-Dager/Hollywood Rattery, hereinafter referred to as the current owner and ____________________________, hereinafter referred to as the adopter, hereby agreeing that the rat(s) described on this contract is being given to or purchased by the adopter solely as a pet for themselves and/or their immediate family.  The adopter will not sell, give away, set free or otherwise dispose of said animal to any person, pet store, dealer, auction, institution or any other entity, nor will he/she abandon said animal for any reason.  At no time will the adopter sell or give said rat to any breeding farm, or similar organization engaged in the utilization of rats as food for other animals or sale for commercial profit, nor to any individual or entity engaged in research.

If at a later date the adopter is unable or unwilling to keep said rat, he/she agrees to first contact the above described current owner and give them the option to reclaim it at no charge.  If the current owner is unable or unwilling to reclaim said animal, the adopter will place the rat privately as a pet.

The adopter hereby agrees to care for the described rat(s) in a humane and responsible manner and to provide it with clean and adequate shelter, food, water and veterinary care.  The adopter also agrees to supervise small children and other animals around the rat(s) and is expected not to place the rat(s) in a situation where they could cause harm to it.   The described rat is sold first and foremost as a companion animal and family member and is to be treated as such.  Additionally, the adopter agrees to meet all special needs and/or requirements of the adopted/purchased animal(s) indicated herein.

In the event that the adopter wishes to show and/or breed said animal, he/she agrees to use the prefix HR in the naming, showing and breeding of said animal.

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           PET ONLY CONTRACT - may not be bred without current owner's consent along with an additional fee of up to $50. IF, for any reason, the animal becomes pregnant, adopter will notify the current owner immediately. Breeding this animal intentionally without the written permission of the current owner is strictly forbidden. In the event the animal is intentionally bred without written permission, current owner reserves the right to reclaim the animal and/or its offspring (to be delivered to current owner by adopter at adopter's expense) and/or take legal action against adopter. In the event current owner has to take legal action, all related court costs, legal fees, filing fees, attorney's fees, etc. incurred by current owner will be paid by adopter as well as any rewards, financial or otherwise, from the court.

           SHOW/BREEDING CONTRACT - this animal is sold with a full breeding contract and is sold as a pet/show breeder only. This animal, its offspring and future generations will not be sold as food or bred with the intention of producing food for any other animal. In the event it is discovered that the adopter is using this animal or its offspring as food for reptiles or any other animal, current owner reserves the right to reclaim the animal and/or its offspring (to be delivered to current owner by adopter at adopter's expense) and/or take legal action against adopter. In the event current owner has to take legal action, all related court costs, legal fees, filing fees, attorney's fees, etc. incurred by current owner will be paid by adopter as well as any rewards, financial or otherwise, from the court.

           OLDER FEMALE - pet has not been bred and is at least 7 months or older. She is not to be bred due to possible labor complications. If pet becomes pregnant due to unfortunate accident, the above described current owner will be notified immediately.

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The adopter agrees that the current owner has the right to confiscate said rat(s) in the event that the adopter disagrees with any or all of the statements made herein, and/or the check for the adoption fee is returned due to insufficient funds.

 Health Guarantee

To the best of the current owners knowledge, this rat is free of any illness or contagious disease.  The adopter is responsible for quarantine of said rat for fourteen (14) days after taking possession of it.  If the rat develops any illness or contagious disease within this time period, the adopter has the privilege of returning the rat to the current owner for a refund or a credit towards another rat.  Any illness or contagious disease that occurs after this time period is the full responsibility of the adopter.

No other warranties, expressed or implied, about said rat(s) health or temperament are made under this contract and the current owner is hereby absolved from any liability for future damages and/or injuries caused by said animal.