Release and Waiver of Liability:
*INITIAL BELOW* In Consideration of fostering the cat(s) and release of liability from Binx’s Home for Black Cats, Co., in Buncombe County, North Carolina, EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED, for himself/herself, his personal representative, heirs, next of kin, invitees, and/or guests: Acknowledges, agrees, and represents that he/she is aware of and assumes the many risks associated with being around animals, including but not limited to the risks of being bitten scratched, jumped upon, knocked over, chased, tripped, infected with a disease, or otherwise injured or frightened, as well as the risks of damage to personal property and that BHBC cannot guarantee me or anyone else what type of temperament the animal(s) I am fostering may have, and that I hereby accept responsibility for the animal(s) in my care. HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHARGES, and COVENANTS NOT TO SUE Binx’s Home for Black Cats, Co., its employees, agents, members, directors, officers, or any affiliated entities thereof, FROM ALL LIABILITY TO THE UNDERSIGNED, his personal representative, assigns, heirs, next of kin, guests, and/or invitees FOR ANY AND ALL LOSS OR DAMAGE, AND ANY CLAIM OR DEMANDS THEREFORE ON ACCOUNT OF INJURY TO THE PERSON OR PROERTY OR RESULTING IN DEATH OF THE UNDERSIGNED OR ANYONE ELSE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE FOSTERING OF AN ANIMAL FROM BHBC. HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS Binx’s Home for Black Cats, Co., its employees, agents, members, directors, officers, or any affiliated entities thereof, from ANY LOSS, LIABILITY, DAMAGE, OR COST INCLUDING BODILY INJURY OR POPERTY DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE FOSTERING OF AN ANIMAL FROM BHBC. HEREBY ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO FOSTERING AN ANIMAL FROM BHBC. HEREBY agrees that this Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement extends to all acts of negligence by Binx’s Home for Black Cats, Co., its employees, agents, members, directors, officers, or any affiliated entities thereof, and is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the State of North Carolina and in compliance with the North Carolina Animal Welfare Act, and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. The undersigned Foster Parent(s) has signed and returned a Foster Application in at or near the time of the signing this Fostering Agreement and I AFFIRM that I provided complete responses to all of the questions on that document including a full and complete work history including volunteer work if I have ever worked or volunteered at an animal rescue, animal shelter, or other related facility that housed or rescued animals. I AFFIRM that I have not provided any false or misleading statements on that Application or in this Fostering Agreement. The Fostering Application is incorporated into this Agreement. I agree to permit BHBC to make inquiry about and enforce any of the above conditions and requirements at any time after adoption in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina. This can include visits to my home and contact with my veterinarian. I UNDERSTAND THAT FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE PROVISIONS WILL RESULT IN FORFEITURE OF THE CAT TO BHBC or other appropriate agency.