Pixie Creek Puppies

Guardian Homes

Guardian Homes are special Families that work with us with regard to our program.

We prefer our families live in the Rimbey area, within 2 hours or so of it, or are willing to travel to Rimbey. We ask for our families to have a Fenced back yard. Guardian Homes would be Forever Families.

We ask our Families to be responsible for Training, Regular Veterinarian Care, Feeding of Quality food, and treat the dog as part of your family.

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Pixie Creek Puppies Guardian Home Contract

Breeder/Owner: Pixie Creek Puppies / Margaret Tanasiuk

Box 1550, Rimbey, Ab T0C 2J0

pixiecreekpuppies@gmail.com

Name, Address and Email of Guardian Family

_____________________________________________________________

Name of Dog _____________

DOB of Dog______________________________________

Microchip # ______________________________________

Description: ______________________________________

Ownership

Breeder retains technical legal ownership of dog and puppies produce by Dog. Ownership of the dog will be transferred to Guardian when Breeder stops using Dog for breeding on or about the 5th year of life . This is to occur at 5 years of age or shortly after that if pregnancy extends into 5th year, with spay taking place 90 days following weaning of last litter, done and paid for by guardian.

Breeder Obligations

GUARDIAN TO ADVISE IMEDIATELY WHEN NOTED THAT DOG HAS COME INTO HEAT.

1. Breeder will pay all costs related to genetic testing and breeding for the Dog and provide transportation as possible for those examinations.

2. Breeder will take dog during guardian vacations if other suitable arrangements are not available.

3. Breeder will house dog during breeding time and return to Guardian when breeding is completed. Generally this would be a period of 4 days to 7 days. She will be bred every second heat, or 2 back to back then skip one.

Guardian Obligations

1. Guardian understands and agrees that Dog will not be relocated out of the province of Alberta until Dog is spayed and released by the Breeder, on or before the age of five or following 90 after weaning of last litter, whichever comes first.

2.Guardian must notify Breeder of scheduled vacations or other absences from the area which might occur during the time the tog would be in heat Guardian must assist Breeder to ensure Dog is available to breed at the appropriate time.

3. Guardian will notify Breeder of any change in address, telephone number or email address.

4. Guardian is responsible for all normal immunization (these are to be approved by Breeder in all cases), vet visits, and normal sick dog veterinary fees.

5. Guardian may not choose or allow any elective veterinary procedures without consulting Breeder.

6. Guardian must secure Breeders approval before placing dog in someone else's care, in their absence.

7. Guardian will protect Dog from extensive activity which could cause damage to dog. Normal amounts of activities are acceptable and desirable.

8. It is the Guardian's responsibility to ensure all at-home family members undersatnad an abide by this Contract.

9.Guardian will feed Chicken and Wheat FREE dog food or other as requested by Breeder. The contract terminates immediately if the Dog becomes overweight or ill to neglect of any kind.

10. Ears must be clear of wax, mites and infection at all times. Dogs must be kept free of parasites. Info regarding grooming and care will be provided to Guardian by Breeder as needed.

11. Guardian will not allow any breeding of Dog. Such an action immediately terminates this contract and dog will be returned to breeder.

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Illness, Injury and/or Death while under Guardian's Care

1. Guardian must seek immediate and appropriate care if dog is injured or becomes ill.

2. Breeder is to be consulted in all choices regarding Dog\s medical care, unless emergency care is required and all effort is exhausted to contact Breeder with no success, whereby the Guardian may make the decisions.

3. If the dog should die in the guardian's care before termination the the contract unless it was extreme negligence, no action will be taken by the Breeder.

The following responsible dog care would be expected from the Guardian by the Breeder:

A. Contain or supervise Dog in a responsible manner and in a safe environment.

B. Avoid leaving dog alone in a vehicle if the outside temperature is above 60 degrees or below 40 degrees.

C. Protect dog from toxic or poisonous materials.

D. Avoid leaving the dog in the sole care of a person under the age of 14 years.

The Guardian does not owe money to Breeder if the Dog dies in a manner beyond control of the Guardian.

Death of Dog in Breeder's care

Breeder will give the Guardian a replacement puppy free of charge and release the Guardian from the original contract if the Dog dies while in the Breeder's care.

Returning Dog

Guardian may return the Dog to the Breeder at any time without explanation and nullify this contract.