This contract is made between Iguana Relocation Network (I.R.N.) and
the Adopter of record,
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(Print full name)
1. I.R.N. agrees to give the Adopter
title to, possession and control of the following animal for so long as
the Adopter 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 Adopter, 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 adoption. 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 Adopter
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 adopting 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 adopted and lays eggs, I will have them immediately
destroyed.
G. To keep the animal for
at least one year from the date of this contract. During that time, the
animal cannot be sold, traded, destroyed (except in cases of extreme
medical conditions), abandoned or otherwise disposed of.
H. To return the animal
to I.R.N. if, as Adopter, 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 frozen 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 within the following one year 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 Adopter has not complied with any provision
of this contract, or if the Adopter has misrepresented any fact to I.R.N.
In the event that the Adopter fails or refuses to return such animal upon
demand, the Adopter 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
Adopter regarding the animal.
3. In the event this animal is adopted by a
school, nature center, science center or other educational institution,
the adopting 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 adopting
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. If the adopting entity
at any time in the future no longer wishes to keep the animal, it shall be
returned to I.R.N.. If the animal is lost, the adopting entity shall
notify I.R.N. expeditiously and shall make every effort to recover it.
This animal is not to be traded, sold, released into the wild or given
away.
4. To the best of I.R.N.'s knowledge, the
physical condition of this animal at the time of adoption is:
Healthy
Other:
The adopter 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 Adopter 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 this adoption. Adopter
further agrees that this indemnification and release of liability shall
apply to all known, unknown and unanticipated damages resulting from this
adoption, or the ownership or control of this animal.
6. I understand that the animal I am adopting
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:
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Adopter Signature: ___________________________________ Date:
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