FOSTER CAREGIVER TERMS & CONDITIONS (CONTRACT): This Foster Caregiver Agreement (hereinafter “Agreement”) is made by and between FAR Side Journey Inc. (hereinafter “FAR Side Journey”) and Foster Caregiver (hereinafter “Caregiver”). This Agreement is valid for any current or future animals (hereinafter “Pet”) in Caregiver’s care on behalf of FAR Side Journey. The parties hereby agree to the following:
1. Caregiver shall accept and consider the Pet as a household companion and will provide the Pet with a safe environment, humane treatment, proper food, fresh water, shelter, exercise and indoor housing (not a garage, shed or other non-heated space).
2. Caregiver agrees to be fully responsible for the safety and well-being of the Pet and shall immediately notify FAR Side Journey if Pet is lost or stolen, injured, becomes ill, or if death of the Pet occurs during the fostering period.
3. Caregiver will not allow or cause any elective veterinary procedure to be performed on Pet.
4. Caregiver shall permit FAR Side Journey to visit, at reasonable convenient times, to check on the well-being of the Pet.
5. Pet shall wear the collar and ID tag provided by FAR Side Journey at all times.
6. Caregiver shall keep the Pet on a leash at all times when off Caregiver’s property.
7. Caregiver understands that purchases made voluntarily by Caregiver are not eligible for reimbursement by FAR Side Journey.
8. Caregiver shall not leave bones or pet toys around the house when children or other animals are present and shall be cautious and observant when children or other animals are around the Pet.
9. Caregiver shall not leave any child (under 13 years of age) unattended with the Pet.
10. Caregiver shall not allow any household member under the age of 5 to interact with foster Pet:
11. If a visitor under the age of 5 is on the property, the Pet (this applies to dogs only) must be in a crate or separate room for the duration of time the visitor is on the property.
12. In the case that Caregiver can no longer foster the Pet, FAR Side Journey shall be notified, and Caregiver shall make every effort to find a suitable replacement Caregiver or adoptive home for the Pet.
13. Caregiver understands the Pet is the property of FAR Side Journey and Caregiver has no rights to loan, give up, sell, or otherwise dispose of the Pet to any person or organization without the express written consent of FAR Side Journey and that FAR Side Journey’s legal rights to the Pet are superior to Caregiver’s legal rights.
14. Caregiver agrees to adhere to all federal, state and local laws and to follow all oral and written instructions from FAR Side Journey.
15. Caregiver understands that if adoption of the Pet is desired, Caregiver shall follow FAR Side Journey’s existing adoption procedures.
16. Caregiver understands that FAR Side Journey makes no guarantees regarding the Pet’s disposition, temperament, health and personality.
17. Caregiver shall introduce the Pet to other household pets with caution and slowly over a reasonable period and in a neutral environment.
18. Caregiver understands that FAR Side Journey will not be responsible if the Pet should damage or destroy property belonging to Caregiver, Caregiver household, or others, or if the Pet shall transfer any disease, internal or external parasites to other animals and people in Caregiver’s household.
19. Caregiver agrees to carefully read all documents and follow all instructions provided by FAR Side Journey.
20. Caregiver shall abide by this Agreement and understands that this Agreement applies to any and all Pet’s that Caregiver foster’s with FAR Side Journey. This Agreement is the entire Agreement of the parties, and there are no oral promises or representations made in addition to this Agreement. This Agreement shall only be changed in an express writing signed by both the Caregiver and FAR Side Journey. This Agreement and all related documents are signed when a party’s signature is delivered by electronic medium. These signatures shall have the same force and effect as original signatures. The laws of the State of California govern this Agreement. Both parties consent to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Los Angeles, California.
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