3. I shall keep the Pet for a period of 1 week from the Date of Possession on a trial basis. This time period will be known as the "Trial Period".
4. During the Trial Period:
a. I shall keep LAPA fully informed of the Pet's progress in the form of messages and photo/video materials.
b. I shall comply with LAPA's advice and recommendations, if any, in full.
c. I shall inform LAPA of any issues or problems with the Pet or arising in respect of the Pet without delay. This includes but is not limited to any health and/or behavioural issues/problems and the Pet running away/getting lost or stolen.
d. (For Pet adoption only) I shall walk the Pet on the lead only
e. (For Pet adoption only) I shall ensure that the Pet has a collar with a tag on which provides a contact number in the event the Pet is lost or stolen.
f. I agree that LAPA has the right to take the Pet back at any time.
g. Except in the case of an emergency, I will not take the Pet to a vet without a prior written approval from LAPA in respect of the choice of the vet and the scope of veterinary assistance required. The written approval can be provided in the form of an email or a WhatsApp message. I accept that LAPA will communicate with the vet direct.
h. If the Pet has a health issue arising out of my actions (including but not limited to actions contrary to LAPA's advice) or the lack of appropriate actions on my part, I shall be liable for the cost of veterinary care to rectify the Pet's health in full.
5. No later than on the last day of the Trial Period:
a. I shall confirm to LAPA in writing (by email or WhatsApp message) whether or not I want to adopt the Pet.
b. LAPA will confirm to me in writing (by email or WhatsApp message) whether or not they agree for me to adopt the Pet. I will only be able to adopt the Pet if LAPA confirms their agreement for me to do so.
6. If I do not wish to adopt the Pet and/or LAPA do not agree for me to adopt the Pet, I shall return the Pet to LAPA's allocated foster home without delay together with all the items that have been lent to me by LAPA for the duration of the Trial Period.
7. If I do wish to adopt the Pet and LAPA has agreed for me to do so, the ownership of the Pet shall pass to me on the first day after the expiry of the Trial Period, ie on the eighth calendar day from the Date of Possession. This date shall be known as the "Adoption Date".
8. Once the ownership of the Pet has passed to me:
a. I shall return to LAPA without delay all the items that have been lent to me by LAPA for the duration of the Trial Period.
b. LAPA shall send to me without delay the Pet's vaccination card.
9. From the Date of Possession to the Adoption Date:
a. I shall be fully responsible for the Pet and their care. This means that I agree to comply with all relevant laws and regulations concerning welfare, control, responsible ownership and protection of animals including without limitation the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and Codes of Practice issued in England and Wales under that Act . The Pet's welfare needs include providing for the Pet's health, happiness and taking measures to ensure that the Pet's health is maintained, that the Pet is properly housed, fed, watered, socialised, exercised, and receives appropriate veterinary care, including vaccinations and regular worming and flea and tick treatment.
b. I will not allow other people outside my household to care for the Pet without LAPA's written consent.
10. From the Adoption Date onwards:
a. I shall be fully responsible for the Pet and their care. This means that I agree to comply with all relevant laws and regulations concerning welfare, control, responsible ownership and protection of animals including without limitation the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and Codes of Practice issued in England and Wales under that Act . The Pet's welfare needs include providing for the Pet's health, happiness and taking measures to ensure that the Pet's health is maintained, that the Pet is properly housed, fed, watered, socialised, exercised, and receives appropriate veterinary care, including vaccinations and regular worming and flea and tick treatment.
b. I will not transfer the ownership of the Pet (whether through a sale, a gift or in any other form) to another person without LAPA's written consent.
b. The information provided to me by LAPA about the Pet has been provided to me in good faith and to the best of LAPA's knowledge. This information concerns the Pet's history, health, breed, personality and temperament prior to adoption. LAPA does not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided despite making every effort to ensure that it is accurate.
12. From the Adoption Date LAPA shall not be liable for any costs relating to the Pet's health issues or the Pet's behaviour or any other consequences arising out of the same, regardless of their origin.