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of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 90 -__�j_
AMENDMENT TO THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ANIMAL
SHELTER STAFF TO SIGN ANIMAL ADOPTION CONTRACTS
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado (hereinafter referred to as the "Board "),
pursuant to Resolution No. 88 -24, did establish a resolution
authorizing Eagle County Animal Control and the Animal Shelter to
sign animal adoption contracts; and
WHEREAS, the Board authorized the form adoption contract for
the adoption of animals from the Eagle County Animal Shelter; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to amend the form of the adoption
contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT, the Board hereby designates the form adoption contract,
for adoption of animals from the Eagle County Animal Shelter, as
the same is set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto.
THAT, except for filling in the required information in the
blank spaces provided therein, said form adoption contract shall
not be altered, modified, amended, and /or changed prior and /or
subsequent to the execution of the same by adopter, without the
prior written consent of the Board.
THAT, this Amendment of the Animal Adoption Contract
supersedes the original Adoption Contract, Resolution No. 88 -24.
THAT, the Board finds, determines and declares that this
Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare
of the citizens of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners
of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting
held the '30-ZE day of a, In . - 11 1990.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO,
By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY
ST: COMMISSIONERS
By
eri to the b-oara ot, vonara H. Welch, Chairman
County Commissioners
son,
Commissioner rgVj6j I`:6zs) seconded ac4tion of the
foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was
as follows:
Commissioner Donald H. Welch �4q a�
Commissioner George A. Gates
Commissioner Richard L. Gustafson
This Resolution passed by vote of the Board of County
Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
Betvieen:
ADOPTION CONTRACT
Eagle County Government
Eagle County Animal Shelter
23798 Highway 24, Minturn, Colorado
P.O. Box 214, Avon, Colorado 81620
And:
Adopter:
Physical
Mailing Ad
For: Card
I. Eagle County, acting through its Animal Shelter, agrees as follows:
a. To give the Adopter (or Adopters) possession of and control of the animal described above, for so long as
the Adopter complies with the terms of this contract.
b. To refund any fees paid for adopting this animal, or to exchange the animal, if the animal is found to be in poor
health (as defined in paragraph 2a below) and is returned to the Shelter or dies of natural causes within 14 days
of the date of this contract. If any animal so taken on exchange proves to be in poor health (as defined in
paragraph 2a below), the Shelter agrees to allow a second animal exchange within 14 days of the first exchange.
No refund shall be given for any reason after 14 days of the date of this contract.
2. In return, the Adopter (or Adopters) agrees to the following:
a. To take the animal to a veterinarian within 10 days for a general check -up and any necessary vaccinations, worming
medications or other minor treatment, at the Adopter's expense. If the animal proves to be in poor health and major
treatment is necessary, the Adopter may return the animal to the Shelter for a refund. To obtain a refund, the
Adopter understands that the Adopter must obtain a written confirmation of the state of the animal's health and of
the necessity for major veterinarian treatment from a licensed veterinarian and present such confirmation to the Eagle
County Animal Shelter in accordance with paragraph lb above. The decision as to whether or not a treatment is
major shall be at the sole discretion of Eagle County.
b. To assume all risks and liability of ownership. The Adopter releases the Shelter and its employees and Eagle
County and its employees, officers and agents from all liability associated with any illness of, or damage caused oy,
the adopted animal. The Adopter is prepared to assume financial responsibility for caring for the animal, including,
but not limited to, inoculations, veterinary care, and boarding fees.
C. To obtain a license for the animal, as required by law, and to have the animal vaccinated against rabies, and
generally to comply with all laws concerning the keeping of a pet animal.
d. To provide adequate food, water, shelter, exercise, medical care, and generally to care for the animal in a devoted
and humane manner.
e. To return the animal to the Eagle County Animal Shelter if the Adopter no longer desires or no longer is able to keep
the animal, and not to sell, trade, give away, or abandon the animal. If the animal is lost, the Adopter shall make
every effort to recover it.
f. Adopter agrees that the Shelter shall have the animal tattooed for identification purposes and sterilized by a licensed
veterinarian prior to Adopter taking possession of the animal. Further, the Adopter agrees that the animal shaii
remain the property of the Shelter until Adopter takes possession of the animal following sterilization.
g. Adopter acknowledges that he /she has been informed by the Shelter that charges in the amount of
are currently due and owing the Shelter as a result of the animal's present impoundment. Adopter agrees that in
the event he returns the animal to its previous owner, or was the animal's owner at the time of the present
impoundment, the Adopter shall be liable for payment of the aforesaid amount plus costs and reasonable attorney
fees incurred by the Shelter in enforcing this provision.
Adopter acknowledges that he has read and fully understands the contents of this adoption contract and agrees to abide by ail the
terms and conditions herein.
Adopter's Signature
Staff Signature
Date
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