Volunteer with Miss Kitty's

This waiver and release of liability, indemnification and hold harmless agreement is between the Volunteer and Miss Kitty’s Cat House, 302 N. Alarcon Street, Prescott, AZ 86301 and its directors, officers, members, employees, agents, assigns, legal representatives and successors (hereinafter referred to as MKCH).

As a volunteer that is 18 years old or older, I understand and agree to the following: I agree to waive and release MKCH from all liability, manner of actions, causes of action, debts, contracts, claims and demands for or by reason of any illness, death, damage, loss or injury to person and property, which has been or may be sustained as a direct or indirect consequence of the Volunteer’s volunteering at or for MKCH and not withstanding that such damage, death, illness, loss or injury may have been caused partly by the negligence of MKCH. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless MKCH for any costs or liabilities which they may incur as a result of my volunteering at or for MKCH.

I authorize MKCH to use, reproduce, and/or publish all written and/or visual materials, including photographs that may pertain to me. I understand that this material may be used in various publications, public affairs releases, on MKCH social media and website postings, or for other related endeavors.

I acknowledge and agree that I have carefully read this Agreement, that I fully understand the same, and that I freely and voluntarily execute the same. I understand that I may seek independent advice prior to signing this Agreement. I understand that this Agreement is binding on me, my spouse, my executors, administrators, personal representatives and assigns and that this Agreement has important legal consequences. The terms of this Agreement are contractual and not mere recitals. This Agreement will be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Arizona.

Volunteer Applicant Authorization for Background Check Miss Kitty’s Cat House wants to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all of our volunteers and cats. To achieve that goal, we require new volunteer applicants to agree to a criminal background check. This screening process will help us all to provide the best protection for our cats, kittens and volunteers.

I understand that as a condition of becoming a Volunteer with Miss Kitty's Cat House (hereinafter known as MKCH); I authorize MKCH to perform a background check which will be done in the following area:

• Information from any public and/or private sources about criminal records.

I understand that refusal to authorize this background check will result in the termination of processing of my volunteer application. I acknowledge and agree that I have read and understand Miss Kitty’s Cat House Volunteer Application Form and that the answers and information provided by me and the statements made are complete and true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any false information, omissions or misrepresentations of facts may result in rejection of my application. I authorize MKCH and/or its agents, to verify this information. I authorize all law enforcement authorities to release any information concerning my background. I release MKCH from liability for any damage for issuing or obtaining this information.

MKCH and its designated agents and representatives shall maintain all information received from this authorization in a confidential manner in order to protect the applicant’s privacy including, but not limited to, personal information, addresses, social security numbers, and dates of birth.

I hereby agree that I am providing volunteer services to Miss Kitty’s Cat House, a non-profit feline rescue and adoption agency. My volunteer duties may include caring for cats and kittens at the Shelter or in a foster situation and assisting in pet adoptions at Miss Kitty’s Cat House Adoption Center or at PetSmart stores.

I understand that neither Miss Kitty’s Cat House nor PetSmart is responsible for any illnesses or injuries caused by any animals that I come in contact with during my volunteer work. I agree to hold harmless and release from liability Miss Kitty’s Cat House and PetSmart should I become sick or injured from any animals as a result of my volunteer work.