Erica's Doodles Guardian Home Contract

Death of Dog

GUARDIAN’S POSSESSION: Except as hereinafter provided, should the dog die from accidental causes while in the possession of Guardian, this Agreement shall terminate upon the happening of such occurrence. Neither party shall have any further obligation to the other party.

BREEDER’S POSSESSION: Should the dog die from accidental or natural causes while in possession of Breeder, this Agreement shall terminate upon the happening of such occurrence. Neither party shall have any further obligation to the other party.

Transfer of Ownership

PROVEN BREEDER: When Breeder, in the sole and absolute discretion of Breeder, determines that the dog, a proven breeder, shall no longer be used for breeding purposes, Breeder shall transfer ownership of the dog to Guardian. The breeder will not breed male dog past 6 years of age and female dog past the age of 5 (females will breed the maximum of 4 times). The dog will be neutered at Breeder’s expense prior to transferring ownership to Guardian.

POTENTIAL BREEDER: If within three years of the date of this Agreement, Breeder determines that the dog, a potential breeder, is unable to be utilized for breeding purposes, Breeder shall transfer ownership of the dog to Guardian.

Return of Dog

During the term of this Agreement, Guardian may permanently return the dog to Breeder for any reason, with neither party having any further obligation to the other party.

Indemnity

Guardian agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Breeder from and against all claims, liabilities, losses, costs, damages and expenses by reason of any damage to property or injury or death to individuals allegedly caused by the dog while in the possession of Guardian.

Payment to Breeder

Upon the occurrence of any of the following events, Guardian agrees to pay to Breeder the sum of -$4,000.00- Dollars which sum represents the fair market value of the dog:

  1. Guardian shall pay the aforesaid sum to Breeder if Guardian, independently and without the expressed written consent of Breeder, has the dog neutered or spayed.
  2. Guardian shall pay the aforesaid sum to Breeder if Guardian intentionally causes injury to the dog that prevents the dog from breeding or intentionally causes the death of the dog.
  3. Guardian shall pay the aforesaid sum to Breeder if Guardian absconds with the dog, fails to advise Breeder of any change in Guardian’s address, or ceases communication with Breeder.

Waiver of Breach

No failure to enforce a breach of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.