This contract is made between __________________________________________________________________________________. 1. I.R.N.
agrees to give the Foster Guardian(s) title to, possession and control of the
following animal for so long as the Foster Guardian(s) complies with the
terms of this contract: Type of animal: Green Iguana Species: Iguana iguana iguana Sex (if known): M F Age (if known):
_________________________ 2. In
return, as Foster Guardian(s), I agree to the following: A. To
take the animal to an experienced reptile and amphibian veterinarian within 5
days for a general physical examination. I understand that, unless otherwise
specified in paragraph 4 below, this animal is in good general health at the
time of attainment. I further understand that the stress that may occur as a
result of the animal being moved from I.R.N. to its new location may cause
stress-related illness or injury. If the animal does require medical
treatment or medications, I will be fully responsible for these expenses, and
will assure that such care as is needed is provided to the animal. B. To
follow the rules and regulations promulgated by the city and county in which
this animal will be housed, and that if permits or other permissions are
required, I will obtain them and will be responsible for any expenses
incurred in relation to the permit process. If the animal is seized due to
failure of Foster Guardian(s) to acquire the requisite permits, custody and
ownership shall revert to I.R.N. C. To
furnish the appropriate housing, food, water, light, heat, humidity, exercise
and medical care to provide for this animal in a devoted and humane manner.
To assure proper care, I have or will immediately purchase or otherwise
acquire a book or other information to learn how to properly care for this
animal. I further understand that if the animal I am fostering will be large
when full grown, I will have to move this animal into housing large enough to
properly accommodate the growing animal and its changing needs. D. I
specifically agree to keep this animal primarily as a household animal and to
keep it within my control at all times. I understand that many iguanas are
able to escape from their housing; I will take particular care when housing
such animals to ensure the enclosures are escape-proof and that, in the case
of adult lizards, the room in which they are housed is secured against
possible escape. E. I
specifically agree, except as otherwise provided for in Paragraph 3, that
this animal will not be used for research or utilitarian or other purposes
not consistent with maintaining this animal as a household animal. F. Furthermore, I understand that there
are many iguanas in rescue situations or euthanized today because they are unwanted and by signing this
contract I agree that I will not breed this animal. If a female iguana is fostered and lays
eggs, I will have them immediately destroyed. G. To provide
a home for the animal for until I.R.N. requests the said iguana back. During that time, the animal cannot be sold,
traded, destroyed (except in cases of extreme medical conditions, and
permission has been attained from I.R.N.), abandoned or otherwise disposed
of. H. To
return the animal to I.R.N. if, as Foster Guardian(s), I no longer desire or
am otherwise unable to keep the animal, and to not sell, trade, give away or
abandon the animal. If the animal is
lost, I shall notify I.R.N. expeditiously and make every effort to recover
it. If the animal dies, I.R.N. is to be notified, and the body is to be kept
refrigerated until such time as it can be delivered to or picked up by I.R.N. I. To
allow I.R.N. at any time from the date of this contract to investigate the
premises where the animal is kept and to reclaim the animal if, in the
judgment of the investigator, the animal is not being adequately cared for,
if the Foster Guardian(s) has not complied with any provision of this
contract, or if the Foster Guardian(s) has misrepresented any fact to I.R.N. In the event that the Foster Guardian(s)
fails or refuses to return such animal upon demand, the Foster Guardian(s)
hereby agrees to pay reasonable attorney's fees in the event an attorney in
consulted or if suit is brought for the return of the animal. J. To
truthfully and completely answer any follow-up questionnaire which I.R.N. may
send the Foster Guardian(s) regarding the animal. 3. In the
event this animal is fostered by a school, nature center, science center or
other educational institution, the fostering entity agrees to abide by the
terms of this contract with the following modifications: A. The
animal may be used for educational purposes, with education defined as
presenting the animal alive and in good health to teach the students or other
general public about the field of herpetology, conservation, environmental
education and natural history. This
animal is not to be used for medical or scientific experimentation nor for
dissection, even if such endeavors are otherwise considered to be educational
in nature. B. If this
animal is kept in an educational facility, proper care must be taken to
provide for the animal's needs during weekends, holidays and vacations. The animal is to be cared for only by a
responsible individual who is experienced or otherwise knowledgeable in the
needs of the animal(s) referenced in paragraph 2.c above. The animal is not
to be sent home with a child or student unless the parent or guardian of said
child or student understands the demands and needs that must be provided for,
and if the fostering entity visits the child's or student's home during the
course of the weekend, holiday or vacation to assure that the animal is being
cared for properly. Failure to do so
may constitute animal abuse, and will result in the reclamation of the animal
by I.R.N. C. To
return the animal to I.R.N. if, as Foster Guardian(s), I no longer desire or
am otherwise unable to keep the animal, and to not sell, trade, give away,
release into the wild or abandon the animal. If the animal is lost, I shall notify I.R.N.
expeditiously and make every effort to recover it. If the animal dies, I.R.N.
is to be notified, and the body is to be kept refrigerated until such time as
it can be delivered to or picked up by I.R.N. D. If, at any time, the Foster Guardian(s)
wish to adopt the said iguana, they will expeditiously notify I.R.N. and fill
out the appropriate forms. By signing
this form, you agree you understand that if another adopting party is interested
in the iguana you are fostering that you may not be approved to adopt the
said iguana. 4. To the
best of I.R.N.'s knowledge, the physical condition
of this animal at the time of this contract is: Healthy Other: The Foster Guardian(s) understands
that the specified condition(s) exist, and agree to be fully and financially
responsible for the extra care and treatment, including veterinary and related
expenses; this condition may now, and in the future, require. 5. The Foster
Guardian(s) agrees to be solely and personally responsible for this animal
and to indemnify and hold harmless I.R.N. and its agents from any and all
claims of liability for the conduct or condition of this animal after the
date of the beginning of the fostering period. The Foster Guardian(s) further agrees that
this indemnification and release of liability shall apply to all known,
unknown and unanticipated damages resulting from fostering this animal, or
the ownership or control of this animal. 6. I
understand that the animal I am fostering may be classified as Threatened by
the Endangered Species Act of the State of California, and/or the United
States, and/or the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
and that permits or other documentation may be required to prove legal
ownership or possession. I understand
that certain other city, county, state or federal permits or licensing may be
required and that I am fully responsible for researching and acquiring same. I further understand that failure on my part
to secure such permits or documentation may result in the seizure of this
animal by local, state or federal agencies. I.R.N. Signature:
________________________________ Date: __________________ Foster Guardian(s) Signature:
___________________________________ Date: __________________ Parent's
Signature: ___________________________________ Date: __________________ (If Foster
Guardian(s) is under 18) |
