The animals we rescue are in need of safe, loving homes. For this reason we require our families to complete a screening process. Below is a copy of the APPLICATION you'll need to complete as part of the adoption process and the CONTRACT you'll need to sign at the time of adoption. Please take a few moments to review these prior to visiting one of our adoption locations. Thank you. Click Here to send us an email, mentioning the name of the pet you'd like to adopt.

Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

ADOPTION APPLICATION

First Name: _____________________________
Last Name: __________________________
Address: ___________________________
City: ______________ State: ______ Zip: ______
Home Phone: ___________________ Pager/Cell phone:___________________
Place of Employment: ___________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________
Phone: ___________________
May we verify your employment? ___________________________
Driver's License Number: __________________________________
Do you have children living with you? ________________________
If yes, how old? _________________________________________
Do you have other pets? _______ If yes, state type, breed, sex of each: _______________________________________________________________
Have your pets been spayed/neutered? __________________
If no, please indicate which have not: __________________________________________
May we inquire of your veterinarian about your current pets?________________________
Name/location/phone # of vet: ________________________________________________________________
What is your current living situation? Own __________ Rent ___________
If you rent, does your landlord allow pets or have any restrictions? ______________________
May we inquire with your landlord? __________________
Name & phone: ______________________________________________________

For potential dog adopters:
Where will the animal primarily stay? Inside _____ Outside _______
If outside, do you have a fenced-in yard? _______________

For potential cat adopters: Where will the animal primarily stay? Inside ____ Outside _______
If outside, in what area do you live? Rural _____ Urban _____

Comments: _________________________________________________________________
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Signature of Applicant: ____________________________
Date: ______________________
The above signed recognizes the right of FFAS to turn down any application for adoption for any reason, and will not hold FFAS responsible for any liabilities involved with the adoption of any animal.

 FREEDOM FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY

ADOPTION CONTRACT

Please initial after to each requirement.  Each one must be agreed to in order to adopt from our organization.

I, ________________________ do hereby agree to the following stipulations concerning the adoption of _________________________ from Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary.  Animal I.D. #___________________

1.        I will agree to provide appropriate food, water, and shelter for the animal given to my care._____

2.       I will not hold FFAS responsible for any liabilities incurred by this animal once it is given to my care.______

3.       I will not house this animal in an unsatisfactory fashion, such as leaving it continuously chained to an object. ______

4.       I agree to make sure the animal receives regular veterinary care, which includes following up with vaccinations, grooming, parasite control and treatment of any illness or injury. ______

5.       I agree to keep this animal leashed in accordance with TN State law when it is outside of my person or property. ______ 

6.       In accordance with the recommendations from the American Veterinary Medical Association:

CATS:  I agree not to de-claw any cat adopted from FFAS unless it is deemed medically necessary by a veterinarian.  ______

DOGS: I will not participate in the tail, dewclaw, or ear docking unless it is deemed medically necessary by a veterinarian. ______

7.       If for any reason I am unhappy with the adopted animal given to my care:

I will contact FFAS and arrange to return the animal to their care. _____

The animal will not be given to another individual or organization without the approval of FFAS. ______

Cats that have been de-clawed, in violation of this agreement, may have developed serious behavior problems making them no longer suitable as companion animals.  I acknowledge that FFAS will not accept the return of de-clawed cats. ______

8.       I understand after adopting this animal that it falls completely under my care, and I will not hold FFAS responsible for any medical conditions unknown to them.  I will not hold FFAS responsible for any veterinary bills after the animal has been in my care for more than 10 days.  If a medical problem is found within 10 days of adoption, I will do one of the following. _____

a)      Contact FFAS and return the animal directly to them in exchange for another animal

b)      Contact FFAS and return the animal for a refund

c)      Allow FFAS to treat the illness with their veterinarian

d)      Treat the animal at my expense and assume all responsibility

9.       I understand that FFAS cannot be responsible for false negatives on FIV/FLV (feline AIDS and feline leukemia) tests on any cat. _____

10.    I understand that FFAS cannot be responsible for false negatives on heartworm tests on any dog. _____

11.     I will allow FFAS to make unannounced visits to my home to check on the condition and well-being of the animal given to my care, if I am unreachable by other means.  If FFAS feels any of the conditions of this contract have been violated, I will allow them to reclaim the animal. _____

12.    I understand that there are no refunds after I have adopted this animal, except as specified in item 8. _____     

Signature ______________________________            Date _______________