ADOPTION POLICY
It is the policy of the Second Chance Ranch. to place rescued and donated equines in permanent adoptive homes as soon as that equine is deemed healthy enough to be placed.
PROCEDURE
the Second Chance Ranch Adoption Policy is designed to provide guidelines for acceptance of persons desiring to adopt equines that are owned by the Second Chance Ranch.
Any person wishing to adopt an equine from the Second Chance Ranch. will be required to complete an adoption application. A reference form from the applicant’s veterinarian, an equine professional, and a personal reference form must be submitted before any adoption application will be processed.
A non-refundable application fee of $10.00 is required before any adoption application will be processed.
The Second Chance Ranch. will evaluate every equine before it is placed in the foster/adoption program.
If veterinary care is required, the equine will be treated and remain in the care of the Second Chance Ranch. personnel until released by the attending veterinarian.
Adoptable equines will be classified according to their abilities. Prospective adopters will be given as much information as possible in order to ensure the best possible placement for the equine.
The Second Chance Ranch. will retain permanent ownership of all equines placed in adoptive homes. TEH SECOND CHANCE RANCH will conduct periodic welfare checks on all equines placed in adoptive homes. Adopters will not be allowed to sell, give away, send to slaughter, or otherwise dispose of adopted equine(s) without the express written permission of the Second Chance Ranch. If adopter cannot keep the equine, or no longer wishes to keep the equine, adopter MUST return equine to the Second Chance Ranch.
Adopter will be responsible for all expenses incurred by the adopted equine. Adopter will provide adequate age appropriate feed, hay, water, veterinary care, and farrier care, so that adopted equine is kept in good health and condition.
No person that has been convicted of any cruelty or neglect charge will be considered as an adoptive home. A person that has been charged with cruelty or neglect may be considered on a case by case basis. The welfare of the equine will take priority in any disputed decision.
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EQUINE ADOPTION APPLICATION
NAME_________________________________________
ADDRESS____________________________________ CITY______________________
STATE_______________ ZIP_________
E-mail address ____________________________________________
How long have you lived in the Austin area? ___________________
If less than 5 years, what was your previous address? ___________________________________________
I heard about the Second Chance Ranch. from:__________________________________________________
Liability Waiver: I, the undersigned, have read and understand the following:
Warning, Under Texas law (Chapter 87, Civil Practice and Remedies Code), an equine professional is not liable for any injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities.
Adoptor Information:
Are you over 18 years of age: ______
Current Employer: _______________________ Years with this Employer:_____
Employer’s Address: _______________________________________________
Have you ever been charged with or convicted of animal abuse? ______ If yes,
Please explain.____________________________________________________
Equine Information
Number and name of equine you wish to adopt: __________________________
What do you plan on using this equine for? ______________________________
How much time per week do you plan on spending with the equine? __________
If the equine is rideable, how often each week and for how long do you plan on riding? __________________________________________________________
If you will be using the equine for riding, please list the names and ages of the people who will be riding the equine:
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If the equine will be kept someplace other than the address given above, please list the name of the facility, address, contact person, and phone number: ________________________________________________________________
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Equine Experience
Do you currently own equines or have you owned equines before? If so, when, for how long, and what types? ________________________________________________________________
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In the past five years, have you given any equines away or sold any equines? If so, please explain. ________________________________________________________________
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In the past five years, have you had any equines in your care die? If so, please explain. ________________________________________________________________
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Please describe your experience with handling, caring for, riding, and training equines. ________________________________________________________________
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Who will be feeding your equine? _____________________________________
How often do you plan on feeding your equine? __________________________
How often do you plan on having a farrier trim or shoe your equine?
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How often do you plan on worming your equine? _________________________
How often to you plan on having a veterinarian visit your equine?
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Will your equine be kept in a barn or pasture? ___________________________
If the equine is in a barn, how big are the stalls? _________________________
If the equine is in a barn, how often will it be turned out? ___________________
If the equine will be kept in pasture, how big is the pasture? ________________
How many other equines are in the pasture? ____________________________
What kind of fencing do you have? ____________________________________
Is there debris in the pasture such as (circle one) limbs, metal, glass, trash, other (if other, please describe)? __________________________________________
Reference Information:
Who is (or will be) your veterinarian?___________________________________
What is his/her address?____________________________________________
What is his/her phone number?_______________________________________
Please list the name, address, and phone number of the equine professional who will submit a letter of reference for you:
Please list the name, address, and phone number of the person who will submit a letter of personal reference for you:
No adoption application will be processed until a letter of reference is received from a veterinarian, an equine professional, and a personal reference.
I, the undersigned, understand I am applying for adoption of an equine from the Second Chance Ranch I understand that I must complete the application procedure and have my home (or boarding facility) approved before being allowed to adopt an equine fromthe Second Chance Ranch. I understand that I may not be able to adopt the equine I want for various reasons.
In addition, I understand thatthe Second Chance Ranch. may perform a background check on me to verify my personal information as well as check for any criminal convictions.
By signing this application, I agree that I have read and understand the adoption policies of the Second Chance Ranch. I understand that I must submit a complete adoption application in accordance with the the Second Chance Ranch. Adoption Policy before being considered for the equine I wish to adopt. I understand that if I do adopt an equine from the Second Chance Ranch that I will be subject to home visits in accordance with the the Second Chance Ranch Inspection Policy. I also understand that, in accordance with the Adoption Policy, I may never sell, give away, lease out, send to slaughter, etc. the equine I adopt. I also understand that I may never use that equine for breeding purposes.
By signing this policy, I agree not to hold the Second Chance Ranch. liable in the event of injury, death, or damage to any human, animal, or property as a result of activities or actions of the equine I adopt.
In addition, I, the undersigned, have read and understand the following warning:
WARNING:
UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 87, CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE), AN EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES.
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Adoption applicant Date
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Witness (non family member) Date
VETERINARIAN REFERENCE FORM
The veterinarian who fills out this form will not be held liable for opinions expressed within this form. If you currently do not have a veterinarian, you may ask a veterinarian who will be working on your equine(s) to fill out the form stating that he or she is willing to work on your equine(s). The purpose of this form is so that the Second Chance Ranch. will know that you have a veterinarian available whenever your adopted or fostered equine needs veterinary care.
Veterinarian Name:
Address:
Phone:
FARRIER REFERENCE FORM
The veterinarian who fills out this form will not be held liable for opinions expressed within this form. If you currently do not have a veterinarian, you may ask a veterinarian who will be working on your equine(s) to fill out the form stating that he or she is willing to work on your equine(s). The purpose of this form is so that the Second Chance Ranch. will know that you have a veterinarian available whenever your adopted or fostered equine needs veterinary care.
Veterinarian Name:
Address:
Phone:
Thank you for taking the time to complete this form!