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I will be an active participant in assisting LPDR volunteers with their efforts to find the foster dog its forever home.

I agree that the Dachshund will be kept exclusively as an indoor foster pet and will not be used in any way detrimental to the dog (i.e., medical research, abuse, neglect, etc.) and not maintained as a yard dog (kept outside). The primary function of the care provider is to offer a safe and nourishing environment for the foster until a furever home is approved and adoption is complete.

I will keep the ID tag from the animal recovery company on the foster dog at all times.

I will keep the foster dog on a leash at all times when not in a safe, enclosed and fenced area. I will not tie the Dachshund outside at any time nor will I leave the Dachshund outdoors while I am away from home.

I will notify my LPDR foster coordinator or any other available board member immediately if the foster dog is lost or stolen and will make every effort to locate the dog. I will also notify the animal recovery company if the foster dog is lost or stolen. I will promptly notify LPDR if the foster dies or sustains an injury.

I acknowledge that all foster dogs remain in the sole ownership of LPDR while in my care. I shall immediately notify LPDR of my intent to give up the dog. Further, in the event of any material dispute concerning the care or condition of the foster dog, LPDR may, at its option, reclaim the foster dog.

I acknowledge that I am responsible for providing at my expense, dog food, bedding, toys, and any other creature comforts. I am also aware that grooming expenses such as nail clippings, bathing, and flea and tick preventative (Frontline, Revolution, etc) are also my financial responsibility.

I will have the foster dog seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible for vaccinations, Heartworm testing and spay/neuter (if needed). I agree to provide proper food, fresh water, indoor shelter, protection, kind treatment and medical care while in my care.

I understand that LPDR reserves the right to repossess the foster dog (at my expense) should any portion of this contract be breached by me or should LPDR determine, in its reasonable discretion, that I have neglected or mistreated this dog.

I will never transport the foster dog in an open vehicle or in any other way that will endanger the foster dog during transport.

I agree that I will not transfer, sell, give, trade or in any way change custody of the foster dog from me to any other person or entity, including, without limitation to, any laboratory or other rescue or humane group. The foster will not be sold or given away. If I no longer want to be a care provider for LPDR, I acknowledge that I can not keep the dachshund and I am required to return the dog to Little Paws Dachshund Rescue.

The foster dog will only be euthanized under extenuating emergency circumstances with veterinarian approval or by authorization by board decision. Euthanasia must be performed by a licensed veterinarian.

I agree to allow LPDR to periodically check on the foster dog, at reasonable times, to be assured compliance with the above terms.

If any party commences litigation against any other party for the specific performance of this Agreement, or for damages for the breach of the Agreement or otherwise for enforcement of any remedy under this Agreement, the parties waive any right to a trial by jury and, in the event of any commencement of litigation, the substantially prevailing party shall be entitled to costs and reasonable attorneys fees in any action or proceeding arising out of this Agreement and/or in any action or proceeding to enforce a judgment based on a cause of action arising out of this agreement. All litigation shall be filed and prosecuted in the state of South Carolina.

This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with laws of the state of South Carolina. If any term or provision of this Agreement is, to any extent, held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected and each term or provision of this Agreement shall be valid and be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless LPDR, its trustees, officers, employees, agents, successors, assignees, all members of Little Paws Dachshund Rescue from and against any and all demands, claims, causes of action, or judgments, and any and all expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys fees) incurred in connection with this agreement, including, without limitation, claims of any third party for injury to person, loss of life, or damage to property.

This agreement constitutes the final, complete and exclusive statement between the parties to this Agreement and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements of the parties, and is binding on and inures to the benefit of their respective heirs, representatives, successors and assigns. Neither party has been induced to enter into this Agreement by, nor is either party relying on any representation or warranty outside those expressly set forth in this Agreement. Any agreement made after the date of this Agreement is ineffective to modify, waive, or terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, unless that agreement is in writing, is signed by a duly authorized representative of LPDR and the Care Provider, and specifically states that agreement modifies this Agreement.

I understand that this Agreement involves important legal rights and obligations, and I acknowledge that I have had an opportunity to consult with an independent legal advisor of my choosing. I further acknowledge that I have voluntarily and knowingly agree to this Agreement by clicking YES, in full recognition of the nature of the undertakings that I have assumed under this Agreement.

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