- The Okefenokee Humane
Society agrees:
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- 1. To transfer legal
ownership of the animal to the adopter.
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- 2. To provide for the
dogs a bath, dip, 7-way vaccination and treat for intestinal
parasites.
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- 3. To provide for the
cats an intestinal worm treatment.
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- 4. That all dogs,
puppies cats and kittens, four (4) months old or older will
be neutered/spayed before leaving the Okefenokee Humane
Society and any animal that is adopted under the age of
four (4) months will be surgically altered when it reaches
this age (State Law Passed July 1, 1994 by U.S.D.A.)
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- 5. Dogs and cats being
at least four (4) months old or older will receive a rabies
vaccination from the veterinarian.
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- 6. To refund all
adoption fees if the animal dies during the surgical
procedure. (NOTE: This refund does not apply if the animal
is lost, stolen, injured or killed.)
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- 7. The adopter agrees, not to keep the animal on
leased or rented property where "No Pets" policy is
in force.
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- 8. To obey all applicable laws governing control and
custody of animals, including laws governing the
immunization of cats and dogs against rabies.
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- 9. If adopting a dog, to never allow the pet to ride
in the back of an OPEN bed pick-up truck without a harness
and tie to secure the animal in.
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- 10. To provide medical care and treatment
needed by the animal: this includes at least one
yearly medical check-up and vaccinations indicated by your
veterinarian and preventative heartworm medication.
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- 11. To adopt the animal as a personal pet/companion,
i.e., not as a gift, not as a chained guard dog and NOT
to be used for research.
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- 12. To give permission to the Okefenokee Humane
Society to visit my premises to ensure that this
agreement is abided with if a reason dictates, (i.e.,
complaint by neighbor, request of police department, or need
of animal control officer).
