Release of Liability

In consideration of the Services (as defined below) provided to me by Gatekeeper K9 Rescue, Inc., its employees, officers, directors, volunteers, agents and affiliates (collectively, “Gatekeeper K9”) as a lost dog owner, and in connection with my lost dog, I agree to the following:

“Services” as provided by Gatekeeper K9 shall mean its search efforts for my lost dog, including, but not limited to, as Gatekeeper K9 shall determine in its sole discretion to be appropriate on a case by case basis: raising awareness to garner tips stemming from sightings in the community; volunteer dog trappers familiarizing themselves with the area of the tips; setting up feeding stations to lure my lost dog to a specific spot where a trap can be set; luring the dog into a humane trap; learning the dog’s pattern of behavior; determining which kind of trap is right for the dog; creating a setting that allows the dog to feel comfortable entering the trap; and, if successful, transporting the dog back to me.

A.   AGREEMENT TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

For the safe and effective conduct of the Services, I agree to heed and pay attention to all rules or instructions of Gatekeeper K9 and agree to follow all directions given by Gatekeeper K9 and its staff and volunteers.

B.    ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

I expressly recognize that there are risks inherently associated with the Services and fully accept responsibility for any injury to myself or my dog. Further, I release Gatekeeper K9 from any and all liability from physical or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, disability, death or economic loss as a result of Gatekeeper K9’s Services, whether caused by me or my dog, Gatekeeper K9 or a third party in the course of the Services, even in the case of Gatekeeper K9’s negligence.

C.    INDEMNIFICATION AND EXPENSES

I agree to indemnify Gatekeeper K9 for all legal actions, claims, damages and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees and other costs of litigation, that derive from Gatekeeper K9 providing the Services. Further, I agree to pay for all damages caused to Gatekeeper K9 because of my own negligence, recklessness, or willful actions.

D.   NO GUARANTEE OF SUCCESS

I acknowledge that it is impossible for Gatekeeper K9 to provide a promise or guarantee about the successful location of my lost dog. Nothing in this document or any statements made by Gatekeeper K9 shall constitute a promise or guarantee. All expressions about the outcome of a search for a my lost dog are opinions only.

E.    LACK OF DURESS

I acknowledge and agree that I have had a reasonable opportunity to review this document before signing it. I acknowledge and agree that I am not under any pressure to sign this document. Further, I acknowledge that I am free to have legal counsel review this document before signing it.

F.    APPLICABLE LAW

All legal claims arising from the Services are to be resolved under the laws of New York State.

G.   CHOICE OF VENUE

All legal claims arising from the Services are to be resolved in the courts of the State of New York.

H.   ENFORCEABILITY

This document shall be binding upon and enforceable against me, my representatives, spouse, assigns, heirs and next of kin It is my intent that the words, terms, provisions, and remedies contained in this document shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. If any portion(s) of this document is held to be invalid, the remainder shall retain its full legal force and effect.

I HAVE BEEN GIVEN A REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AND UNDERSTAND THIS DOCUMENT AND I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I VOLUNTARILY SURRENDER CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS.