TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF K-9 IGOR BY WAY OF ADOPTION
AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF K-9 IGOR
BY WAY OF ADOPTION TO OFFICER ROSS SMITH
This Agreement is made and entered into between the City of Clearwater, Florida,
hereinafter the "City," and Officer Ross Smith.
WHEREAS, K-9 Igor is of retirement age (9 years) and will be of no use to the
city, to any other police department, or to any security agency; and
WHEREAS, the life expectancy of a working police dog is between 10 and 14
years; and
WHEREAS, it would be impossible for anyone to gain the knowledge and
compatibility that was gained by the handler/canine team during over seven
years of canine work; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Igor is showing signs of slowing down; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Igor is a certified, police canine trained to apprehend suspects
and will not make a good pet for anyone; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Igor is handler sensitive and will respond poorly to another
individual (he has been partnered with Officer Smith for approximately 7 years
and is clearly set in his ways; he will not allow anyone else to handle him; and he
is a one handler dog, as police canines are trained to be); and
WHEREAS, K-9 Igor is equipment orientated and will become aggressive to
anyone else holding or touching what he perceives to be his equipment, including
his leash, water and food bowls, collar, or kennel; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Igor has worked for the police department for approximately
seven years -- two years beyond what is typical for a K-9; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Igor clearly has earned his retirement with the handler that has
taken care of him throughout his career and should be resting at home; and
WHEREAS, the only alternative to placement of K-9 Igor is euthanasia;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises contained in the
Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
1. The City agrees to transfer ownership of K-9 Igor to Officer Ross Smith by
way of adoption.
2. Officer Ross Smith agrees to assume ownership and all responsibility for the
care of K-9 Igor.
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3. Officer Ross Smith agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless from any
and all claims, suits, judgments, and liability for death, personal injury, or
property damage attributable to the dog's actions occurring after the
Agreement is executed by both parties, including legal fees, court costs, and
other legal expenses.
4. The transfer is effective upon the execution of this Agreement by both parties.
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By:
William B. Horne, II
City Manager
Approved as to form:
Attest:
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Assistan City Attorney
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OFFICER ROSS SMITH
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