In consideration of Pet Harbor Rescue offering this volunteer opportunity, I/we agree to the following, intending to be legally bound:
1. My/our young adult/teenager seeking to volunteer has enough experience with dogs and/or cats and is mature enough to volunteer with Pet Harbor and to participate in activities with dogs and puppies of all sizes and/or cats and kittens.
2. Whenever my/our young adult/teenager participates in Pet Harbor's activities, I/we hereby release and agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Pet Harbor, its directors, officers, agents, and volunteers, and its and their heirs, successors, assigns, and personal representatives, or the owner(s) of any location where Pet Harbor events are held from and against liability for any injuries, damages, liabilities, losses, judgments, costs, or expenses whatsoever (the "Losses"), which such young adult/teenager or any pet or other person might suffer or sustain except any Losses which are the result of Pet Harbor's gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
3. I/We acknowledge that there are risks that the young adult/teenager could be bitten, scratched, injured, or frightened by dogs/puppies and/or cats/kittens and I/we assume such risks.
4. I/We have accurately and truthfully completed this Permission and Release Form.
5. This Permission and Release Form is binding upon me, my spouse/partner, and my and his or her respective heirs, successors, assigns, executors, and personal representatives.
6. My teenager is connected with a home-based rescue as defined under Virginia law, specifically Pet Harbor Rescue and Referral, Inc. as a volunteer. With my signature below, I attest that my teen has never been convicted of animal neglect, abandonment, or cruelty.
7. I/We grant permission to Pet Harbor to use photographs on its website or other internet presence or advertising/promotional materials that may contain images of my teenager.
I/We grant our permission and agreement to the seven statements immiediately above by indicating "Yes" below or do not grant my/our permission and agreement to the seven statements immiediately above by indicating "No" below.