Soggyacres Labrador Retrievers

There has been a fair amount of interest in our program offering a puppy at no cost, with training, in exchange for placement in the foster guardian program.  I have the contract that binds our relationship in the foster guardian program below.  If anyone needs references for folks with our dogs in this program dont hesitate to ask.

Soggy Acres Guardian Contract

I, _______________ hereby agree to serve as a foster guardian for Soggy Acres Retrievers dog Soggy Acres                        , AKC Litter Registration #                           on this day of May 30, 2009.

By affixing my signature and initials to this document, I herby agree to the following terms and conditions on a long-term basis:

• Soggy Acres Retrievers may terminate this foster guardian arrangement anytime without notice or explanation.
• Upon termination, I will immediately relinquish the dog to Soggy Acres Retrievers.
• While the dog is in my care, I understand Soggy Acres Retrievers will be responsible for the following approved costs associated with my foster guardianship:

1. Veterinarian medical fees not to exceed $200 annually. 
2. All reproductive medical-related fees shall be paid by Soggy Acres Retrievers
3. Soggy Acres shall pay for and train the dog for hunting.
4. All veterinarian medical fees due to my negligence or injury to the dog while in my care will be paid by me.
5. Other to be agreed upon by Soggy Acres Retrievers and the foster guardian:

                                            I.      While the dog is in my care, I agree to provide:

a)      Purina Pro Plan or comparable food, water and exercise.

b)      Care, attention and appropriate quality time.

c)      A safe, indoor home or appropriate structure with access to outdoors when and where appropriate.

d)      Appropriate structured routine in keeping with the dogs age and condition.

e)      Any health conditions or problems shall be immediately reported to Soggy Acres Retrievers.

• I am responsible for the reproductive health of my foster guardian dog.  In the event that the dog is in my care while in its heat cycle, I will not allow the dog outside without proper supervision.  In the event that I am unwilling or unable to properly supervise the foster guardian dog during the heat cycle, I will return the dog to Soggy Acres Retrievers until the conclusion of the cycle.

• I understand that any non-emergency medical care shall be discussed with Soggy Acres Retrievers. 

• I understand that, while in my care, any procedure or care that adversely affects the foster guardian dog’s reproductive capabilities will be solely my responsibility.  I will subsequently pay Soggy Acres Retrievers $5,000 for damages. 

• I understand that under the terms of this Agreement I am not liable to Soggy Acres for any injuries to, illness or disappearance of the dog arising out of my foster guardianship except if such injuries, illness or disappearances are caused by or arise out of my gross negligence or intentional misconduct.  I understand that Soggy Acres is not liable for any bodily injury or property damage caused by the dog.  I will hold harmless Soggy Acres from any such claims that may arise.  Furthermore, I will indemnify Soggy Acres against all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) that it may incur as caused by the dog while in my possession or caused by the dog while in my possession or my breach of this guardian contract.  In the event a claim is filed by either party to this contract, for breach or otherwise, the non-prevailing party in any such action shall be responsible to the prevailing party for all attorneys fees incurred as a result of such action. 

• I understand that during the term of this Guardian Contract Soggy Acres shall have the right, at any time, to take possession of the dog for training or competition purposes.  I further understand that such possession could continue for extended periods of time.  All training and competition expenses will be bore by Soggy Acres.

• Upon the birth and sale of the fifth litter Soggy Acres will spay the dog and pass ownership to me at which time this Guardian contract shall terminate and be of no further force and effect.