J.S.P.C.A.

This is the Contract you will required to sign when adopting a dog or cat from the JSPCA.

It is also available in Hebrew.

Adoption Contract – Dog/Cat

1. I hereby promise to walk the dog only on a leash – as required by law.
2. I hereby promise to give the animal the care it deserves, including any necessary medical care. In the event that the dog lives outdoors: a warm shelter in winter, and a shady place in summer. If the dog is tied up, the rope must be 4 meters long. Puppies and dogs which are considered “small” dogs are to be kept indoors.
3. If I find that I can no longer care for the animal, I promise to return it to the JSPCA in Jerusalem and not to give it to anyone else. I also promise to inform the JSPCA if the animal is lost/dies as well as if there is any change in my address and/or telephone number.
4. I am fully aware of the Society’s stand on spaying/neutering. I promise to have the animal I have chosen spayed/neutered within a month of adoption. If I choose a puppy, the operation will take place prior to the age of 6 months. I am aware that if I do not comply with this, I could be liable to legal action against me.
5. I agree to have a representative of the Society visit me and promise to give any information requested about the animal.
6. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reserves the right to take back an animal whose owners have not complied with these rules.
7. I am aware that in return for the sum paid for adoption (NIS 575 for a dog, NIS 350 for a cat) I will receive a six-in-one vaccination, vaccination against rabies, deworming, spaying/neutering, an electronic chip, as well as an initial medical examination at the JSPCA within two weeks of the adoption.
8. I am aware of the fact that if I return the animal to the JSPCA during the first two weeks after adoption, I will get back NIS 100 of the amount I paid. After two weeks, no money will be returned. I know that this right cannot be transferred. (Complaints of allergies, objections of owner of house, etc. are not considered reasons for returning money if the animal is returned).
10. I hereby promise to inform the SPCA of any change in my address or telephone number, as well as to inform the Society of the loss or death of the dog/cat

• If you live outside of Jerusalem, and belong to a different municipality, you must contact the municipal veterinarian within 10 days and register your dog with your municipality.