Name of Dog:

Breed / Breed Type:

Colour:

Age: _______________________approximately
Please note: Most dogs come into rescue with an unknown history, so ages given are an approximation by Wiccaweys, and our vet, based on the dog before us. It is not, and never can be, a true and accurate statement of fact unless we have supporting information from the previous home.

Sex: Male / Female

Neutered: Yes / No

New Guardian:

Address:

Telephone:

The Guardian understands and agrees that Wiccaweys retains overall Ownership of the Dog.
THE GUARDIAN AGREES NOT TO PART WITH POSSESSION OF THE DOG EXCEPT TO WICCAWEYS
Failure to do so will result in legal proceedings and court action.

I, the undersigned (New Guardian) have read, understood and agree with the terms and conditions of the Wiccaweys Duty of Care stated overleaf.

New Guardian Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ___/___/___

Please print name here: _______________________________________

Wiccaweys Representative: ____________________________________ Date: ___/___/___

Please print name here: _______________________________________


Donation Received: ___________________________________ with thanks.

The suggested minimum donation amount is £150, but any extra you can give helps greatly with the continuing work of the rescue.

Please keep in touch! We love to know how our ‘Wiccaweys’ rescue dogs are getting on!

DUTY OF CARE

Today you have signed a contract to become Guardian for the detailed dog.
The Guardian accepts the dog for homing subject to the following Duty of Care terms and conditions.

• The dog shall be kept by the Guardian as a pet and shall not be used for vivisection, experimentation or breeding purposes.

• The Guardian is responsible for and will undertake to have the dog neutered if the operation has not already been carried out at the time of adoption. Puppies can not be neutered before adoption. Should an accident happen with an unneutered bitch, the Guardian will have the bitch neutered immediately after her season to prevent her giving birth. Under no circumstances, and with no exceptions, is a Wiccaweys dog to be used for breeding. Failure to do so will result in immediate reclaiming of the bitch.

• The Guardian will feed and house the dog to 'Wiccaweys' satisfaction, and the dog shall not be kept chained up, or kennelled – they are to live as part of the family in the home. Do NOT feed your Wiccaweys Collie ‘Bakers Complete’ dog food, or any other similar ‘multicoloured’ dog food.

• The Guardian will maintain a suitable exercise and training program for the dog and provide adequate toys for mental stimulation. The Guardian will not use, under any circumstances, check or choke chains, electric shock collars, or prong collars on the dog. The Guardian will not use, under any circumstances, a retractable, plastic handled dog lead with their Wiccaweys dog. These leads are extremely dangerous and have led to the loss, serious injury and death of dogs in the past.

• The Guardian agrees that should behavioural problems arise with the dog, ‘Wiccaweys’ shall be informed and consulted for advice immediately, by telephone NOT email, on how to proceed. The Guardian understands that 'Wiccaweys' can not be held responsible for this dogs behaviour once it has left the care of 'Wiccaweys' and is under control of the Guardian.

• The Guardian agrees to notify 'Wiccaweys' within 1 hour should the dog become lost.

• The Guardian will register the dog with a qualified Veterinary Surgeon within one month of the contract, and maintain a suitable vaccination and worming programme in accordance with veterinary advice.

• The Guardian accepts that due to the unknown history of rescue dogs and puppies, there can be no guarantee against hereditary defects such as hip displasia, PRA or CEA. As far as can be ascertained, this dog is of good health. However, there can be no guarantee the dog is not incubating any infection, or any other yet unknown medical condition. The Guardian understands that 'Wiccaweys' will not, and can not, be held liable for any future treatment.

• The Guardian agrees to permit an authorised 'Wiccaweys' person to visit your premises, contact you via phone or email from time to time to ensure the dog is happily settled. The Guardian agrees to provide updates on the dog to Wiccaweys.

• The Guardian hereby irrevocably understands and authorises that the dog will and can be removed from their care by an authorised agent acting on behalf of Wiccaweys if it is believed the terms of the contract are not being reasonably followed.

• The Guardian agrees to NEVER leave the dog unattended and/or tethered in a public place.

• The Guardian agrees to NEVER leave the dog unsupervised with a child or children.

• The Guardian should remember that for the purposes of the Dogs Act 1871 and the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, the Guardian is the person in charge of a dog and is responsible for keeping it under proper control at all times. Failure to do so may result in prosecution. The Guardian accepts full responsibility for the dog for the lifetime of the dog.

• The Guardian understands that dogs micro-chipped by Wiccaweys remain registered to Wiccaweys for life.

• The Guardian understands and agrees that Wiccaweys retains overall ownership of the dog for life, and agrees not to part possession with dog except to Wiccaweys. Failure to do so will result in legal proceedings and court action.

• The Guardian understands that donations are NOT payment for the dog. The suggested minimum donation amount is £150, but any extra you can give helps us to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome even more dogs like your new friend. Any money received is used for the continuing work of the rescue and therefore non-refundable under any circumstances. By signing the adoption contract you are in complete agreement with, understand and accept this policy.