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1. I / we agree to pay the agreed adoption donation. I understand that this is payable on the day of adoption and is non-refundable. This is not payment for the dog which I have adopted but a donation put towards funding to help other dogs in the rescue. The accepted donation is £400 for puppies under 6 months, £300 up to 1 year old, and £250 for adult dogs.
    

2. I / we agree to comply with all relevant regulations, legislation and laws concerning the welfare, control, responsible ownership and protection of animals including without limitation the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and ensure that anyone with the temporary care of the dog also complies. The welfare means providing for the animals health, happiness and taking measures to ensure that the dogs health is maintained, in that he/she is properly housed (dog must not be kept outside), fed, watered, socialised and exercised and receives appropriate veterinary care, including vaccination, regular worming and flea treatment.
    

3. I / we agree that if we can no longer keep the dog, we are NOT allowed to re-home the dog ourselves. In ALL circumstances the dog must be returned to West Wales Poundies Dog Rescue.
    

4. I / We agree that we will NOT have the dog euthanised unless there has been prior consultation with West Wales Poundies Dog Rescue.
    

5. I / we will not use the dog for guarding, breeding, experimental, fighting or anything other purpose than a family pet.
    

6. I/ we do understand that if not already done so, i/we must spay/neuter dogs as soon as medically advisable.
    

7. I understand that all resident dogs must be neutered (unless medical advice prohibits)
    

8. I/ we will ensure that the dog is kept safe and well and is not permitted to stray.  No off lead walking for at least 4 weeks after adoption and only when the dog has good recall. For some of our dogs we may strongly recommend that they are never off lead.
    

9. I / we agree for our personal data to be passed to the microchip database by West Wales Poundies for the purpose of registering the chip. I /we agree to maintain the microchip records of the dog, by informing the microchip database of any changes to address.
    

10. I / we will notify the local dog warden and West Wales Poundies Dog Rescue immediately if the dog is lost or missing.
     

11. I / we agree to keep in touch with the rescue for the rest of the dog’s life and that the rescue will perform routine check -ups following the adoption. I /we agree that West Wales Poundies must be notified of any change of address.
     

12. I / we confirm that no person residing in the household, or who will care for the dog, is disqualified from keeping animals or has had a deprivation order made under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 or has an unspent conviction for offences relating to animals.
     

13. I / we agree and understand that whilst West Wales Poundies gives as much information as possible and carry out assessment they do not always have a complete history of the dog so cannot guarantee temperament, behaviour or health of the dog. 
     

14. I agree that I / we are responsible for the health and actions of the dog from this day forward. I /we understand that we have been advised to arrange appropriate insurance to cover both medical and third party liability.
     

15. I / we have been made fully aware of the responsibilities covered and are in agreement to sign this form. 
     

16.  I/ we are over 18 years of age.
     

17. All puppies must attend training classes.