1. This dog shall have access to the adopter(s) on a regular basis to ensure socialization.
2. Proper housing shall be provided at all times to protect the dog from inclement or extreme weather.  This shall include providing climate control of heating or cooling.  If evacuation is called for, the dog shall not be left in harm's way.
3. No dog shall be left outdoors without supervision except in a properly fenced yard.  Shade, water and shelter shall be provided at all times.  No dog shall be tethered for more than (1) hour at a time and no more than three (3) hours in any twenty-four (24) hour period.  NO DOG SHALL BE ALLOWED TO ROAM FREELY AT ANY TIME.
4. In the event the dog becomes lost, the adopter(s) will begin an immediate and thorough search.  This shall include notifying all appropriate animal control/rescue agencies and checking pounds and shelters in order to reclaim the dog.  The adopter agrees to pay any expense or fine incurred due to such event.
5. The dog shall have clean, fresh water easily accessible at ALL times.  Nutritional food shall be provided sufficiently to maintain the health of the animal.
6. The dog shall be provided with regular veterinary care and grooming to ensure its health and comfort.  This includes, but is not limited to:  keeping the dog free of fleas, ticks, matted fur, eat mites, and internal parasites, including heartworms.  He or she shall be provided with immediate veterinary care if injured or ill.  All vaccinations shall be kept current including rabies.  A rabies tag and required community licensing shall be worn by this dog at all times including when the dog in inside.
7. The adopter(s) agrees this dog will not be abused, used for attack, or any aspect of animal fighting, will not be physically harmed, treated cruelly, or subjected to any biological, chemical, psychological, or other discomfort.
8. The adopter(s) agrees that if the dog is not sterilized prior to this adoption, the adopter shall make arrangements to have the dog spayed or neutered as soon as the dog's health or age allows.  If this dog is not currently sterilized, this document will have attachments which the adopter must also agree to.
9. The adopter(s) agrees to keep this dog for as long as it shall live.  This dog shall not be euthanized for any reason other than a veterinary diagnosis of an incurable and painful illness or injury.  The ownership or custody of this dog may not be transferred to any other person, business, or organization without the express written permission of PPP-SPCA.  Otherwise, if the adopter(s) cannot keep the dog for ANY reason, it must be returned to PPP-SPCA.
10. This adoption shall have a trial period of ten (10) days   After that the adoption shall be considered permanent.  If for any reason (other than a violation of any terms of this agreement) the adoption is cancelled, the adopter shall notify PPP-SPCA and return the dog.  Upon verifying that the dog is in the same condition as at the time of adoption, PPP-SPCA will refund the adoption fee minus ten dollars ($10.00) transportation fee.
11. If at any time this dog is treated in a manner not consistent with this agreement or if any part of this agreement is violated, PPP-SPCA may, at its discretion, reclaim this dog and the adopter will be required to pay all costs associated with that event.

By signing below, the adopter(s) acknowledge(s) having read and understood all provisions of this agreement.

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