As the Applicant, I agree to:
- Keep a properly fitted collar on my dog at all times and an identification tag in the case that he or she gets separated from me;
- Obtain any and all licenses required by the State and/or local authorities;
- Provide the above referenced pet with necessary inoculations at the intervals advised by my veterinarian (A.A.R.F. is not responsible for any medical fees incurred after the date of the adoption);
- Have the above referenced pet under my control when it is not on the confines of my property. A secured area, and shelter will be provided for dogs, and cats will be housed indoors only, unless specified;
- Not keep my pet tied up or chained for extended lengths of time;
- Contact A.A.R.F. if I cannot keep my pet for any reason. I will contact A.A.R.F. to offer the animal back to the organization before relinquishing
custody or possession of the animal to anyone else or finding another no-kill rescue organization to surrender my pet to;
- Not abuse or neglect my new adopted pet and I authorize A.A.R.F., at their sole discretion, to determine whether or not the pet has been abused or neglected. A.A.R.F. reserves the right to follow up on any adoption via telephone, e-mail or scheduled home visitation at a mutually agreed upon time between adopter and A.A.R.F. volunteer;
- Not engage my new pet in any aggressive acts, such as dog fighting.