Adoption Application

I understand that:
– It is my responsibility to train any animal in my care. They do not come already trained.
– I need to register my pet’s microchip to my name and address.
– I must provide fresh water, food, and shelter daily.
– In the event of injury or illness, I agree to take my pet to the veterinarian.
– In the event I cannot keep/care for this animal, I agree to return it to the Humane Society of Pagosa Springs and not another shelter (whose policy may be to euthanize for overcrowding).
– and that the Humane Society of Pagosa Springs can make no guarantee as to the temperament or ability of any animal.

and agree that the information that I have provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge and subject to verification by the Humane Society of Pagosa Springs. A material misrepresentation or deliberate omission of a fact in my application may be justification for refusal of employment or, if employed, termination.

In consideration of my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the Humane Society of Pagosa Springs. I understand that these rules and regulations, and any personnel manual, do not constitute a contract of employment. I understand that my employment and compensation can be terminated, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the Employer or myself.

Although the Humane Society of Pagosa Springs makes every effort to accommodate individual preferences, business needs at times make the following conditions mandatory: overtime or a work schedule other than Monday thru Friday.

This agreement is made between the Humane Society of Pagosa Springs (hereinafter “HSPS”) and you, as a non-paid volunteer (hereinafter ”Volunteer”). This Volunteer Indemnification Agreement results from Volunteer’s agreement to volunteer services by working on a non-paid basis with the animals at the Humane Society of Pagosa Springs.

Volunteers authorize HSPS to use any pictures taken of them in our newsletter or any other publication.

Volunteers acknowledges by signing below that there is a risk of personal injury or death to Volunteer due to working with HSPS animals, some of which are feral or aggressive, such as but not limited to bites, scratches, tears, trips, falls, infections, diseases, death, emotional distress, or other injuries which may result in financial losses to Volunteer.

Volunteer and HSPS agree that HSPS is not liable for any effects, direct or indirect, such as but not limited to bites, scratches, tears, trips, falls, infections, disease, death, emotional harm, loss of income due to injuries, the uninsured cost of medical or psychological care due to injuries or other injuries to Volunteer that may result from volunteer working at theHumane Society of Pagosa Springs or with animals in the care of Humane Society of Pagosa Springs at any location. By clicking the consent box below, Volunteer acknowledges and assumes the risk associated with working with HSPS animals. Volunteer hereby agrees to indemnify HSPS and hold it fully harmless from any and all liability of any kind that may result from Volunteer working with HSPS animals. This Indemnification Agreement shall hold HSPS and any of its officers, directors, paid and nonpaid employees, other volunteers, agents, or representatives harmless and shall fully indemnify them from all claims, demands, obligations, actions, causes or action, damages, costs and expense which may result from Volunteer working with HSPS animals.

BINDING EFFECT
This agreement shall be binding upon Volunteer’s executors, administrators, personal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns.

GOVERNING LAW
This agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado.

LEGAL CAPACITY
By checking the box above, Volunteer represents that he/she has read this Indemnification Agreement, understands it, has the legal capacity to enter into it, and agrees to be bound by its terms.