Effective Date: 27.05.2025

Welcome to A & K Animal Rescue! By accessing and using our website ([your website URL]), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

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1. About A & K Animal Rescue
A & K Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need. We provide adoption services, encourage support for local foster programs, and offer resources to promote animal welfare.

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2. Use of Our Website
By using our website, you agree to:
 ✔ Use this website for lawful purposes only.
 ✔ Not misuse, copy, or distribute our content without permission.
 ✔ Provide accurate information when filling out adoption forms or donations.

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3. Donations & Payments
Donations: All donations made through our website or linked platforms (e.g., PayPal, Venmo, Amazon Wishlist) are voluntary and non-refundable.
Merchandise Purchases: Any purchases made from our online store support A & K Animal Rescue. Refunds are subject to our return policy.

 

4. Adoption Policy & Liability
A & K Animal Rescue follows an application-based adoption process. Submission of an application does not guarantee approval.
Adopters must provide appropriate care for the animal, including food, medical care, and shelter.
If for any reason an adoption does not work out, we will take the animal back at no cost.
Limitation of Liability: A & K Animal Rescue is not responsible for any injuries, damages, or health conditions that may arise after adoption. We do our best to ensure all animals are healthy and behaviorally assessed before adoption.

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5. Spay & Neuter Requirement
All adopted animals must be spayed or neutered by 6 months of age, unless medically exempt.
Adopters must provide proof of the procedure by emailing [your email].

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6. Fostering Encouragement
A & K Animal Rescue does not offer its own foster program. Instead, we encourage users to foster through their local animal shelters.
We are not responsible for any foster agreements made between third parties and local shelters.

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7. Privacy Policy
We collect basic user information (e.g., name, email) for adoption applications, donations, and newsletters.
We do not sell or share personal information with third parties.
Our website may contain links to third-party platforms (e.g., PayPal, Instagram, Amazon). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

 

8. Intellectual Property
All content, logos, images, and text on this website belong to A & K Animal Rescue.
Users may not copy, distribute, or modify our content without written permission.

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9. External Links & Third-Party Services
Our website may include links to external services (e.g., adoption applications, donation platforms, social media).
A & K Animal Rescue is not responsible for the accuracy, content, or security of third-party websites.

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10. Website Modifications & Updates
We reserve the right to modify, update, or remove content from our website at any time.
Changes to our Terms and Conditions will be updated here with a new effective date.

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11. Contact Information
For any questions regarding our Terms and Conditions, you can reach us at:
 📧 Email: [your email]
 📍 Location: Bakersfield, CA
 📲 Instagram: @AandKAnimalRescue
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.
🐾 Thank you for supporting A & K Animal Rescue! 🐾

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