PARSON RUSSELL TERRIER ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
PARSON RUSSELL RESCUE ADOPTION INFORMATION

1.   FEE - The adoption fee is $200.00 which covers Rescue expenses. The Rescue dog will have been examined by a veterinarian, received a heartworm test and necessary inoculations, had a stool check and been wormed, if necessary and neutered/spayed. The fee also includes a one year newsletter subscription. 2.   AKC PAPERS - If AKC registration papers are available, they will be provided to the adopter. 3.   RETURN POLICY - If for any reason, the adoption is not found to be satisfactory for the dog or the adopters, the dog must be returned to the PRTAA Rescue. The adapter agrees not to sell or give the dog away to anyone else. The Rescue reserves the right to take back any rescue dog that is being neglected or otherwise not being properly cared for. The PRTAA Rescue requires that the adopter have the dog examined by the adopter's veterinarian within forty-eight (48) hours of adoption. This is not only to assure the health of the dog, but to establish a rapport between veterinarian and adopter. If a health problem is discovered by the veterinarian, the adopter has the option of returning the dog immediately for a full refund or keeping the dog and treating it at the adopter's expense. 4.   LICENSE - The Rescue dog must be licensed in the city or town in which it will reside. Proof of a valid license for the dog must be presented at the time of adoption. Proof of rabies vaccination will be provided to the adopter prior to adoption. 5.   CARE - The adopting family agrees to provide adequate shelter, food, a fenced yard*, all necessary medical care and further agrees that their rescue dog will not be allowed to run free without direct and proper supervision. 6.   RENTERS - For those who rent or live in a condo or otherwise restricted living establishment, proof from the landlord or governing authority must be provided in writing, granting permission to have a dog on the premises. Landlord's name, address and phone number must be on the proof. *Rescue committee reserves the right to waive this requiment on an as need basis determined by renters' restricted living arrangements. 7.   FOLLOW UP - The adopter agrees that follow-up visits may be arranged at any time during the dog's lifetime. 8.   TRAINING - The adopter is encouraged to attend a basic obedience class within the first six months of adoption. A twenty-five dollar ($25.00) adoption fee refund will be given upon proof of completion. Proof will consist of a copy of either a completion certificate, graduation certificate, report card, etc. If these are not available, a written letter from the instructor, including the instructors address and phone number stating that your dog attended and completed training classes. 9.   NOTIFICATION - The adopter agrees to notify the PRTAA of any change of address. The adopter also agrees to notify the club in the event of the dog's death. 10.   YEARLY UPDATES - The adopter agrees to send a yearly update to the PRTAA and a recent photo of their terrier every Christmas. Revised April 2003