Free Dog Co-Ownership Agreement Template
Dog Co-Ownership Agreement
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This Dog Co-Ownership Agreement (the "Agreement") is made on January 1, 2050, by and between Malvina Jones, residing at Fremont, CA 94536, and Charley Stokes, residing at San Bernardino, CA 92401 (collectively, the "Parties"), regarding the shared ownership and care of the dog described below. This Agreement ensures mutual understanding and commitment to the dog's welfare.
I. Identification of the Dog
The dog subject to this Agreement is described as follows:
Name |
Breed |
Color |
Gender |
Date of Birth |
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Bella |
Labrador Retriever |
Yellow |
Female |
March 15, 2050 |
The dog is microchipped with ID number 1234567890.
II. Ownership Responsibilities
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Both parties agree to share equal ownership of the dog.
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Decisions regarding the dog’s health, housing, and welfare must be made jointly unless otherwise specified in this Agreement.
III. Financial Contributions
The Parties agree to split costs as follows:
Expense Category |
Malvina Jones’s Contribution (%) |
Charley Stokes’s Contribution (%) |
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Veterinary Care |
50% |
50% |
Food and Supplies |
50% |
50% |
Insurance |
50% |
50% |
Payments for unforeseen expenses exceeding $500 require prior written agreement.
IV. Custody and Living Arrangements
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The dog will primarily reside with Malvina Jones at Fremont, CA 94536.
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Charley Stokes will have visitation rights every weekend from Friday at 5:00 PM to Sunday at 5:00 PM, with location agreed upon in advance.
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Both Parties agree to provide a safe and loving environment during their custodial periods.
V. Veterinary Care and Emergencies
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Routine check-ups and vaccinations will occur annually at ClearFifty Veterinary Clinic, located at San Bernardino, CA 92401.
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Emergency care will be provided at Nextiven Clinic. Costs will be split as per Section III.
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Both Parties must inform each other immediately of any health concerns or emergencies affecting the dog.
VI. Breeding Rights (If Applicable)
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If breeding is planned, the Parties agree to split all costs and profits equally.
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Both Parties must consent to any breeding arrangement.
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Ownership of puppies produced from breeding will be discussed and agreed upon separately.
VII. Dispute Resolution
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Any disagreements arising from this Agreement will first be resolved through mediation.
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If mediation fails, disputes will be settled in accordance with the laws of the state of California.
VIII. Termination of Co-Ownership
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In the event that one Party can no longer care for the dog, ownership will transfer to the other Party upon mutual agreement.
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If the dog passes away, this Agreement will terminate immediately.
This Agreement is entered into freely and voluntarily by both Parties, intending to be legally bound.
Signatures:
Malvina Jones
Date: January 1, 2050
Charley Stokes
Date: January 1, 2050