KELBROOK FARM AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS
SALES CONTRACT

     This is to certify that the Dog known as (_____________) born __________________ hereinafter referred to as "the DOG" was sold to named buyer as Companion Quality (not for breeding purposes), for the total sum of ($________.00), receipt of which is hereby acknowledged. The DOG is a purebred Australian Shepherd, sired by MGAS Chadwick Brooke, and out of ____________________________________________. Registration papers or application with the American Kennel Club are included with the purchase OR will be mailed as soon as they are received from the Registering Organizations. 

BUYER UNDERSTANDS THAT PAYMENT IS DUE AT THE TIME BUYER TAKES POSSESSION OF THE DOG OR, IF BEING SHIPPED, PRIOR TO SHIPPING DATE.  PAYMENT BY CHECK (ACCEPTED ONLY FOR DEPOSIT) BALANCE DUE IN CASH UNLESS DOG IS BEING SHIPPED.  IF SHIPPED, A CHECK IS ACCEPTED IF RECEIVED TEN DAYS PRIOR TO SHIPPING MADE PAYABLE TO KELLY CRARY.

BUYER AND SELLER AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS OF THE SALE: 

All DOGS are sold with LIMITED REGISTRATION unless otherwise agreed upon.

The seller guarantees that the DOG is in good health, free of known contagious diseases and has had vaccination(s) required for its age at the time of this agreement. The Buyer is required in order to maintain all guarantees of said contract to have the DOG examined at their own expense by a licensed veterinarian within 7 days of receipt of the DOG. If the DOG is determined to be in poor health, as evidenced by a veterinarian's statement, the Buyer can elect to keep the DOG, assuming all costs for its future medical / Physical care, or may return the DOG for a full refund upon the Seller's receipt of the veterinarian's statement regarding the DOGS ill health. This provision will expire 7 days after Buyer takes possession of the DOG.  Any DOG sold with an innocent murmur, shall be guaranteed for the problem to resolve within the first 12 months of the DOG’s life or receive 50% return on purchase price.

The Buyer certifies, by signing this agreement, that the DOG will live with the Buyer, be confined by a secure, fenced yard and will have adequate exercise, nutritious food and necessary health care from a licensed veterinarian, including all vaccinations and thereafter annual check ups and needed vaccinations. We Do Not Guarantee: roundworm, tapeworm, hook or whipworm removal, as this is normal routine puppy care. We also do not cover coccidia, giardia, parvo etc. as these conditions are not considered hereditary or congenital.
The Buyer also certifies, by signing this agreement, that he/she is not acting as an agent in this purchase, that the Buyer will not resell this DOG or any of its' offspring to a pet store, guard dog business or medical research facility. Seller guarantees a Dog sold with Full Registration against any inheritable/genetic defects which are attested to by veterinary reports to the age of 24 MONTHS old including hip dysplasia, Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) report and genetic eye defects (Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) report. 

The guarantee will be null and void for any of the following reasons: 
1. Seller shall not be held responsible for the development of non-genetically derived disqualifying faults, diseases or disorders that are due to Buyer's negligence. 
2. Seller makes no guarantee regarding loss of the DOG due to accidental death, or theft. 
Shipping or miscellaneous charges associated with transport of replacement puppy will be the Buyer's responsibility.

TEMPERAMENT
Seller strongly recommends that Buyer attend puppy obedience classes with Dog and provide proper socialization for puppy. Seller will not guarantee temperament of any Dogs due too seclusion, lack of training and un-socialization. 

GENERAL 
Before any guarantees will be honored, Buyer must provide Seller with statement from veterinarian, on veterinarian letterhead, stating the health condition and the genetic origin of health condition of said Dog. Seller reserves the rights to have a veterinarian of his or her choice evaluate the DOG'S condition, at Seller's expense, before the guarantee will be honored, except in the case of OFA evaluated hip x-ray.

LIABILITY 
Kelbrook Farm Australian Shepherds, Kelbrook Farm LLC, Thomas W. Brooke and Kelly B. Crary are released of all and any liability relating to any personal injury or damage to property by "the DOG".  The Buyer freely and voluntarily is entering into and agrees with this release of liability.

REHOMING
Seller retains right of first refusal if at any time in the life of the DOG the Buyer is unable or unwilling to keep the DOG. If Buyer desires to sell the DOG, Buyer agrees to contact Seller and allow Seller the first opportunity to place the DOG. Seller also retains right of first refusal to take the DOG back should Buyer wish to place the DOG in a new home, but does not wish any money back. If Buyer finds a new home for the DOG, Buyer agrees to provide Seller with the name, address and phone number of the new owner. Seller makes no guarantees regarding finding a new home for the DOG, but will make its best efforts to assist Buyer with finding a new home. Under no circumstances will the buyer ever place this DOG into a shelter or pound.

The Sales Contract is non-transferable. A copy of this Sales Contract shall be as valid as the original. In the event of a dispute, the State of VIRGINIA, County of NEW KENT, will have jurisdiction over the matter.

BUYER(’S) _________________________________DATE____________

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PHONE NUMBER __(____)________________________

SELLER ____________________________________DATE____________

WITNESS ___________________________________DATE____________