Saving Sage Animal Rescue Foundation

8736 West Commercial Blvd.

Lauderhill, FL 33351

Adoption Fee

The adoption fee is due upon signing of this contract. The fee helps cover the costs of vaccinations, microchipping, spaying/neutering, surgeries, special vetting and general care of the animal. Signing this document completes the adoption and refunds are provided only if an animal is returned within two weeks of taking possession of the animal.

Spay/Neuter Requirement

By adopting an animal through a rescue, you understand that we deal with high-risk animals and that our mission is to prevent the next litter. Therefore, the adopter agrees to have the animal spayed or neutered by us on our timeline, regardless of contrary advice by a veterinarian. Proof of spaying or neutering must be provided to the rescue/agency within three days of the procedure, unless the animal is sterilized with SSARF. If the adopter fails to comply, the rescue/agency reserves the right to reclaim the pet.

Veterinary Care

The adopter agrees to provide the pet with regular veterinary care, including: annual checkups, vaccinations, flea and tick prevention, heartworm prevention (dogs), and any necessary medical treatment as advised by a licensed veterinarian.

Living Conditions

The adopter agrees to provide a safe and loving home for the animal, including proper shelter, food, exercise and training if needed. All pets will live indoors and be part of the family for its life. If the adopter plans to move, every effort will be made to find housing that will accommodate moving with the pet. If the adopter or any member or companion of the adopter’s family suffers allergies, every effort will be made to alleviate the impact of the allergies to allow the adopter to keep their commitment to their pet.

Microchip

All of our animals are microchipped. The adopter agrees to ensure that the microchip registration is updated with their current contact information.

Return of the Animal

Returning an animal is a last resort and every effort will be made to keep its pet. If at any point the adopter is unable or unwilling to care for their adopted pet, they agree to return the animal to the rescue/agency. The adopter understands that rehoming the animal without approval from the rescue/agency is not allowed.

Health Guarantee

The animal is adopted in good health at the time of adoption and will be microchipped, receive all age-appropriate vaccines, heartworm test for dogs and felv/fiv test for cats, be cleared of parasites and be sterilized. The rescue/agency provides a 7-day health guarantee, during which time the adopter may return the animal for a full refund of the adoption fee if the animal is found to have a serious, pre-existing health condition.

Behavioral Expectations

The adopter agrees to socialize and train the animal appropriately. If there are behavioral concerns, the adopter will seek professional training and/or consult with a veterinarian. The adopter appreciates that there is an adjustment period expected when bringing an animal home and that every effort will be made to meet that expectation. The adopter has been advised of the Rule of Threes and agrees to give their new pet the time it needs to acclimate to people and other pets in the home.

Physical modifications

The adopter agrees to not cut ears, dock tails, declaw cats, or tamper in any way with an animal’s vocal chords after adopting, to achieve any breed aesthetic or for any reason at all. Doing so will result in confiscation of the animal by the rescue.

Non-Transferable

This adoption agreement is non-transferable. The adopter agrees not to transfer ownership of the pet to another person or organization without prior written consent from the rescue/agency.

Legal Compliance

The adopter agrees to comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding pet ownership.

Acknowledgment and Agreement

By signing below, the adopter acknowledges that they understand and agree to the terms and conditions of this adoption contract. The adopter affirms that they are adopting the animal for the purposes of providing a loving, responsible home and that they will meet all obligations outlined in this agreement.