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Palm Belle Guardianship Opportunities and Contract

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We are always in search of amazing families for our Guardian Program. Our guardian families are generally located between 1-3 hour from our location. (If you are further still feel free to reach out as we may be able to accommodate.)

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Every dog deserves a significant amount of love! That's where you come in! By becoming a guardian home this gives us a chance to expand our breeding program and make a wonderful connection with another family. Of course, we would love to keep all the puppies in our own home, we cannot. We will offer guardian home families the opportunity to welcome an amazing dog into their home as our pets are a vital part of family. These pups are 'pick of litter' and will begin residing in their guardian home at 8 weeks. As a guardian home you understand there will be times in which the dogs will need to return to us for breeding purposes. Those that qualify will raise these special babies and will ultimately have the opportunity to own an amazing dog. Once the dog has completed their breeding career they will be spayed / neutered and will live out the rest of their life as the guardian family's pet.

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We pay for any fees related to breeding. The Guardian family pays for basic needs just as they would any other dog.

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FEMALES: Females can live up to 3 hours away. Guardian family will bring her to us when she goes into heat. She will stay until she has been bred (1-3 weeks). Guardian family will need to pick her up the day of breeding or the day after. We try our best to accommodate a weekend pick up whenever possible. She will be pregnant for approximately 63 days. She will need to be brought back to us 14 days before her due date. She will stay here until she has weaned her puppies and then return to her guardian family.

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MALES: Males need to live much closer as they will need to return to us every other day during times of breeding.

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PALM BELLE DOODLES GUARDIAN HOME AGREEMENT

 

This agreement, dated as of ____________________(Effective Date), is between ____________________(Breeder), and ____________________ (Guardian). The subject of this Agreement is the guardianship of the below-described dog.

 

  1. NAME: ____________________________________________________

  2. SEX: _______________________________________________________

  3. DATE OF BIRTH: ______________________________________________

  4. MICROCHIP #: _________________________________________________

  5. COLOR: ______________________________________________________

  6. BREED: ________________________________________________________

 

The Breeder and Guardian agree as follows:

Ownership. Ownership and all rights, title, and interest of the dog shall remain with Breeder until Breeder (at its sole discretion) transfers ownership of the dog to the Guardian. Any puppies born to a female dog shall be the sole and separate property of Breeder. Guardian should have no ownership interest or right to possess any such puppies. Any semen from a male dog shall be the sole and separate property of the Breeder. Guardian shall have no ownership interested or right to possess or use any of such semen.

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Possession. Upon execution of the Agreement, Breeder shall transfer possession of the dog to Guardian once proof of spay or neuter has been provided. Guardian shall retain possession of the dog and shall provide physical care to and supervision of the dog subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

 

Breeder’s Obligations and Rights. During the time the dog remains in the possession of the Guardian, and during the term of the Agreement, Breeder shall:

 

Female Dog. If the dog is a female, provide (I) information to Guardian relating to her proestrus so that Guardian can uphold its obligation to recognize when the dog reaches proestrus and immediately notify Breeder and (II) approximate dates when the dog is anticipated to reach proestrus.

 

Breeding/Semen Collection. When it is time for breeding or semen collection, have the right to take possession of the dog from Guardian until the process is completed at which time the dog will be returned to Guardian’s possession.

 

Possession. If the dog is a female, have the right to take possession of the dog approximately 7-10 days prior to whelping and provide care and supervision of the dog until weaning of her puppies is complete.

 

Visitation Rights. Have the right to (I) visit Guardian’s residence at least two times in each calendar year (at times that are mutually agreed upon by Breeder and Guardian), (II) visit Guardian’s residence once each calendar year without prior notice (between the hours of 8:00am and 6:00 pm, and (III) request additional visiting times, which Guardian will agree to so long as Breeder provides advance notice and has a reasonable basis for requesting such additional visits.

 

Expenses. Be responsible for all veterinary care related to breeding, whelping and weaning the dog.

 

Guardian Obligations. During the time the dog remains in the possession of the Guardian, and during the term of this Agreement, Guardian shall:

 

Designated Veterinarian. Designate the veterinarian who will provide veterinary care for the dog (the “Designated Veterinarian”) and, solely for the purpose of facilitating such care, add Breeder’s name as Co-Owner on the veterinarian records.

 

Proper Care. Provide good and proper care of the dog. Such care includes, but is not limited to (I)safely confining the dog by using a traditional fence or restraining the dog by using a leash whenever outside the Guardian’s house or yard, especially during proestrus and estrus, (II) maintaining the dog at a healthy weight, including by providing the dog with adequate exercise on a daily basis and (III) providing basic obedience training for the dog.

 

Obedience. Guardian agrees to provide basic obedience training either in a group training class, private lessons or board and train with a certified trainer. Guardian understands dog must complete his/her Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test within 6 months of the below signed date. Guardian further agrees not to have intact male and female dogs living in the same home.

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Preventative Healthcare; Dietary Guidelines. Follow Breeder’s instructions regarding preventative health care and dietary guidelines and pay all costs and expenses associated with feeding the dog. Guardian must consult Breeder and obtain Breeder’s approval before any change in diet or supplements are implemented. Guardian must keep dog on Victor Hi Pro dog food while in the program.

 

Veterinary Appointments.

(I) Pay for veterinary appointments, including emergencies and expenses not related to breeding, including but not limited to annual inoculations, rabies vaccine and annual fecal tests.

(II) Administer and pay for monthly flea, tick and heartworm medications as approved, and only as approved and required by Breeder. Guardian must provide Breeder with dates of preventative treatments when the dog is returned to Breeder prior to whelping.

(III) Promptly notify Breeder at the first sign of any illness or at the time of any injury and pay for any veterinary visits due to such illness or injury while in Guardian’s care.

(IV) If the dog is a female, Guardian will take her to the “Designated Veterinarian” at the first sign of proestrus for a Brucellosis test each time the dog comes into heat. Breeder will cover Brucellosis test cost.

(V) Only use the services of the “Designated Veterinarian”, unless otherwise approved by Breeder or an emergency situation requires Guardian to use the services of another veterinarian. Guardian must designate Breeder as the dog’s legal owner in all records with the “Designated Veterinarian” (or another veterinarian) to ensure Breeder has complete access to all the dog’s medical information.

(VI) If the dog is female, Guardian will deliver and pick up the dog from Breeder upon Breeder’s request for breeding related vet appointments, breeding and/or whelping purposes. If the dog is a male Guardian will pick up and deliver dog to Breeder upon Breeder’s request for breeding related vet appointments regarding breeding and/or collecting of semen.

 

Vacation/Absences. Notify Breeder at least 7 days in advance of any scheduled vacations or other absences from the Gurdian’s primary residence (set forth below) that may coincide with breeding times. If prior notice is not possible (I.e., in the case of an emergency), Guardian shall notify Breeder as promptly as possible Guardian shall schedule and pay for all related boarding expenses for the dog.

 

Residence. At all times maintain a primary residence at which the dog will be kept that is (I) within three hours by car from Breeder’s primary residence (set forth below) if the dog is a female and (II) within reasonable driving distance from a designated reproductive vet that has been approved by the Breeder. In the case of a move, breeder must be notified immediately and the dog will need to be returned if the move is further than the above stated distance.

 

Grooming. Provide grooming and basic coat care for the dog every 4-8 weeks by a licensed groomer. Guardian agrees to at home care to prevent dog from being shaved down.

 

Ongoing Communication. Both parties agree to promptly notify the other of any change of address, email or phone number.

 

Removal of Dog. If Guardian violates any of the terms of the Agreement, Breeder may remove the dog from Guardian's possession and this Agreement will immediately terminate.

 

Death of Dog in Guardian’s Possession. Guardian will, upon the natural or accidental death of the dog, promptly notify the Breeder of the particulars of the animal's death. The Guardian agrees to necropsy the dog and provide the resulting report to the Breeder. If the death of the dog was due to natural or accidental causes, this Agreement shall immediately terminate and either party shall have any further obligation to the other party.

 

Death of Dog in Breeder’s Possession. If the dog dies from natural, accidental, or other causes while in Breeder’s possession, Breeder agrees to replace dog with another suitable Guardian dog that breeder chooses.

 

Transfer or Ownership. When Breeder, in its sole and absolute discretion, determines that the dog, shall no longer be used for breeding purposes Breeder shall transfer ownership to Guardian once the dog has been spayed or neutered at the Guardian's expense. Guardian agrees to have said dog spayed or neutered within 4 weeks of dog's breeding retirement.

(I) If the dog is a female, Breeder is entitled to a total of 5 live litters prior to the dog reaching 5 years of age (with each litter to consist of at least 3 live puppies).

(II) If the dog is male, Guardian agrees the dog may be used for breeding until the age of 6 years old age.

(III) Guardian agrees to have said dog spayed or neutered within 4 weeks of dog's breeding retirement.

 

Violations Payment to Breeder. In addition to any other remedies that may be available to Breeder in an action in equity and/or at law, Guardian will be subject to, and hereby agrees to pay, as a penalty, the sum of $20,000 (the “Penalty Amount”) for any of the following enumerated violates of this contract:

(I) Guardian has the dog spayed or neutered without Breeder’s express written consent

(II) Guardian acts intentionally or willfully with reckless disregard for the dog’s welfare that results in injury to the dog that prevents the dog from breeding or results in the dog’s death

(III) Guardian absconds with the dog or ceases communication with Breeder

(IV) Guardian allows the dog to breed or be bred without Breeder’s express written consent (each such occurrence shall subject Guardian to the Penalty Amount).

 

Indemnity; Attorney Fees. Guardian agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Breeder from and against all claims. Liabilities, losses, costs, damages (including costs and reasonable attorney fees) incurred as a result of claims made by third parties against Breeder arising out of, or incident to, Guardian’s possession of the dog.

 

Confidentiality of Disputes; Possession. Guardian and Breeder agree, that in the event of a dispute between them, neither will publish or communicate the existence or content of such dispute in any media or forum, including social media, provided that this provision shall not prevent either party from bringing legal action or engaging in confidential mediation. In the even that a dispute occurs, Breeder will have the right, at Breeder’s election, as owner of the dog, to possess the dog during the resolution of such dispute.

 

Agreement to Mediate. If a dispute arises out of or relates to this Agreement, or the alleged breach thereof, and if the dispute is not settled through negotiation, the parties agree first to try in good faith to settle the dispute by mediation before resorting to arbitration, litigation, or some other dispute resolution procedure. The process shall be confidential based on terms acceptable to the mediator and/or mediation service provider.

 

Inability to Fulfill Agreement. Both parties acknowledge and agree that unforeseen circumstances may arise in which it becomes impossible for a Guardian to uphold Guardian's future obligations under this Agreement. In such circumstances, Guardian must immediately notify Breeder and provide a detailed, written statement of the circumstances that render future performance impossible. Upon receipt of Guardian's written statement, Breeder shall have the right to take full possession of the dog. If Breeder does take possession of the dog pursuant of this section, Guardian will not be entitled to any compensation from Breeder nor be obligated for any future care of the dog but shall not be absolved or released of any past violations of this Agreement nor damages sustained by Breeder as a result thereof.

 

Governing law. This Agreement, and all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, shall be governed by and constructed in accordance with the laws of the state of South Carolina without regard to the conflicts of laws provisions thereof.

 

Miscellaneous. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous Agreements, negotiations, discussions and understandings, written or oral, between the parties with respect to such subject matter. Neither party may assign, transfer, or subcontract any obligations (or rights) under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party. No changes, modifications or waivers to this Agreement will be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is determined to be illegal or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or be limited to the minimum extent necessary so that this Agreement shall otherwise remain in full force and effect an enforceable. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and such counterparts together shall constitute the same instrument. This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature which shall be considered as the original signature for all purposes and shall have the same force and effect as the original signature.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Breeder and Guardian have executed this Agreement effective as of the Effective Date.

 

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