In consideration of
my receiving from TEXAS OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG RESCUE, INC. hereafter
known as TXOESR, the dog described below, I hereby agree to care for
this dog humanely, including food, grooming, shelter, veterinary
care, and to license this dog in accordance with the laws in the
jurisdiction in which I reside.
I also agree to keep
the dog as a house pet and not as an outside yard dog. I agree to
exercise the sheepdog in a fenced yard or on a leash daily and the
dog is not be chained or tied.. This dog is not to be allowed
to roam the streets. This dog is not to be allowed to ride in
the open bed of a truck or trailer. This dog is not to be left
behind during inclement weather evacuations such as hurricanes,
floods, etc. Electronic shocking collars
or pinch collars (prong collar) are NOT to be used on this
dog. These types of collars can cause the animal to turn
aggressive if not used properly by a professional. Electronic shocking fences are not to be used.
Chock collars are NOT to be left on animal while unsupervised
as death can occur.
If recommended by
Texas Old English Sheepdog Rescue, I agree to enroll my dog in a
dog obedience class and I will attend the classes with the dog.
Sending the dog off to be trained without the bonding of owner has
proven not to be as effective.
I also agree to keep this dog on a
monthly heartworm preventative and a monthly flea and tick
preventative. This dog will be vaccinated for Lyme disease if
prevalent in my area or other known diseases as recommended by my
veterinarian.
I agree not to
give-a-way, sell, trade, or dispose of this dog in any way, but to
return this dog to the TXOESR Representative listed below if at any
time I wish to relinquish custody. I further agree that the dog
shall not be used for medical or other experimental purpose.
It is understood
that a Rescue Committee representative may examine and make inquiry
about said dog any time and if not satisfied with the conditions in
which the dog is being kept, the sheepdog may be reclaimed by the
Rescue Representative immediately. It is also understood that I must
inform them of any change in address or phone number.
NEITHER TEXAS
OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG RESCUE, INC., ITS OFFICERS OR VOLUNTEERS, NOR
ANY RESCUE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE MAY BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
CONDUCT OR HEALTH OF THIS DOG.