Cat/Kitten’s Name___________________
Gold River Cat Society
Terms of Adoption Agreement
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I understand that I CANNOT PERMIT EUTHANASIA of the adopted cat without direct
communication with someone from Gold River Cat Society, so to give them the right to transfer
the cat back into the custody of the society UNLESS THE CAT IS IN CRITICAL DISTRESS from
acute bodily trauma or suffering from end-of-life disease;
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I understand that it is imperative that the MEDICAL HISTORY be transferred to my veterinarian’s
records;
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I understand that it is my responsibility to contact the veterinarian who spay/neutered and
tattooed the adopted cat to CHANGE THE OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION, and at this time
I may ask if there is other medical information attached to this cat’s records that should be
transferred to my vet (if so, someone from the society will need to authorize the transfer);
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I understand that I CANNOT HAVE THE CAT DECLAWED, used for medical or veterinary
experimentation, or used for breeding purposes;
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I will not hold the society responsible for any present or future illness or any medical costs
pertaining to the adopted cat;
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I understand that the health of the adopted cat is not guaranteed and that it is MY
RESPONSIBILITY TO ARRANGE A VETERINARY EXAM AT MY VET CLINIC AT MY COST
WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF ADOPTION and that, if these results show illness, I have the option to
return the adopted cat into the custody of the society for a full refund of the adoption fee;
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I will incorporate the adopted cat into my lifestyle and keep it through any moves, vacations, and
life changes that will undoubtedly occur, always providing humane treatment and carte and
ensure that the physical and emotional needs of the adopted cat are met. This includes cat
sitting if necessary. healthy food, clean water, shelter, sanitary litter box conditions, regular
grooming, proper veterinary health care, love, exercise, and socializing opportunities for the span
of its natural life, estimated at 12 to 20 years;
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I understand that the society recommends that the ADOPTED CAT LIVE INDOORS. Should I
choose to allow access to the outdoors, I will not do so until after 4 weeks of arrival to its new
home and after it reaches adulthood;
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I understand that I must contact the society to give them the right to take the adopted cat back
into the custody of the society if I am ever unable to keep the adopted cat, and that the adoption
fee will NOT be refunded;
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I hereby give the society permission to do FOLLOW UP CHECKS on the well-being of the
adopted cat and that should the cat appear to be in unsatisfactory condition, I agree t immediately
release the cat into the custody of the society WITHOUT refund.
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Signature
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Date