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Everyday Adoption Center Agreement
This Everyday Adoption Center Agreement (this “Agreement”) is effective the last date signed below (“Effective 
Date”), by and between PetSmart Charities Inc., an Arizona non-profit corporation and Internal Revenue Code 
(“Code”) Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity, whose address is 19601 N. 27th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027 
(“Charities”), and Maricopa Animal Care & Control, whose address is 2500 S. 27th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009 
(“Participant”). Charities and Participant are sometimes referred to herein collectively as the “Parties” and each 
individually as a “Party”.
Section 1 – PetSmart Charities Adoption Program
A. Adoption Program. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Charities agrees to permit Participant to participate 
in the PetSmart Charities adoption program (“Adoption Program”) located at one or more PetSmart Charities 
Adoption Centers or other space located at PetSmart retail stores, including space designated as an Everyday 
Adoption Center (“Everyday Adoption Center”), or in the case of special events, locations specified by Charities 
or PetSmart (collectively, “Adoption Center”). The Adoption Program’s sole purpose is to help facilitate and 
provide a location to facilitate adoptions of dogs, cats, or other certain pets (“Pets”). Participant acknowledges 
that in addition to its organization, other animal adoption agencies may also be permitted by Charities to hold 
adoptions at the same time and location as the Participant.
B. Adoption Policies. In addition to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, Participant 
acknowledges that it has received, and agrees that it and its employees and volunteers will also comply with 
any additional policies, procedures and/or manuals (collectively, the “Policies”) as provided to Participant by 
Charities and/or PetSmart LLC (including its wholly-owned subsidiaries, “PetSmart”), including any future 
changes to those policies, procedures and/or manuals. Charities reserves the right to amend such adoption 
policies in its sole and absolute discretion. Charities will take reasonable steps to update Participant of any 
changes. Participant agrees that it is Participant’s sole responsibility for assuring that Charities has the most 
current and accurate contact information of Participant and agrees that it will still be bound by any changes to 
such policies, procedures and manuals, even if communication of such changes was not received by Participant, 
due to Participant not notifying Charities of any changes to in its contact information.
C. Adoption Process. Subject to this Agreement and applicable law, Participant will use its own adoption policies 
and procedures when offering Pets for adoption, and will make the final decision in the adoption of a Pet. 
Participant shall retain ownership of each Pet until the adoption process is complete. Participant will require an 
adoption release form or other similar document specified by Charities to be signed by the adopting party.
D. Adoption Assistance. If mutually agreed upon by Participant, Charities, and PetSmart, Charities may, through 
its relationship with PetSmart, facilitate use of PetSmart employees to support the Adoption Center, which may 
include conducting adoptions, providing care for Pets, and maintaining the facilities. In such event, Participant 
hereby authorizes Charities and/or PetSmart to carry out those activities agreed upon and to provide all 
reasonably necessary training on Participant’s practices, policies, and procedures.
E. Adoption Center. Participant shall have the use of the Adoption Center free of rent or such costs. The Parties 
will mutually agree upon the date in which Participant will begin use of the Adoption Center. Additional 
locations may be added from time to time as deemed necessary by both Parties. Additional placements or 
change of locations can be accomplished upon written request made by Participant and written approval by 
Charities. Approval by Charities is in its sole and absolute discretion.
F.
Damage to Adoption Center. Participant will be responsible for any damage to the Adoption Center or related

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equipment caused by Participant, its staff, volunteers, Pets, or any other person or animals acting on or under
Participant’s direction or control. Participant will, at its sole expense, maintain the Adoption Center in a clean, 
sanitary and orderly fashion and take preventative action to minimize the spread of communicable diseases 
among Pets. Participant is responsible for ensuring that the area is clean, fully sanitized and disinfected prior to 
departure each day and upon termination or expiration of this Agreement.
G. Adoption Rewards. Charities may elect to provide certain monetary grants in conjunction with the Adoption 
Program (“Rewards”). Charities, in its sole and absolute discretion may determine the election, amount, 
modification, or termination of Rewards. Participant agrees to use such Rewards in the furtherance of its 
charitable purpose, specifically its Pet adoption program, or if permitted by Charities, other charitable purposes 
advancing animal welfare. Participant may not use Rewards for lobbying or political activities, or any purpose 
not permitted by the Code.
H. Adoption Center Supplies. Charities may elect to provide products or pet food (collectively, “Product”) for use 
by Participant solely for the operation of the Adoption Center. Charities, in its sole and absolute discretion may 
determine the election, modification, or termination of Product. Participant understands and agrees that Product 
is provided in “as-is” condition and that Charities and PetSmart make NO WARRANTY, COVENANT OR 
REPRESENTATION, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING 
WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEIR DESIGN OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A 
PARTICULAR PURPOSE (EXCEPT CHARITIES WARRANTS IT HAS GOOD TITLE TO THE 
PRODUCT AND CAN TRANSFER GOOD TITLE TO PARTICIPANT). NEITHER CHARITIES NOR 
PETSMART SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES SUFFERED OR INCURRED BY PARTICIPANT OR A 
THIRD PARTY AS A RESULT OF THE USE, OR CONSUMPTION OF THE PRODUCT. Participant waives 
any and all claims against and releases Charities and/or PetSmart from all liability associated with the use or 
consumption of the Product. Participant further understands and agrees that the U.S. Food and Drug 
Administration (“FDA”) regulations specify that protein derived from mammalian tissues is not to be used in 
ruminant feed and that the feeding of any pet food included with any Product to cattle or other ruminant animals 
is expressly prohibited by federal regulations.
I.
Reporting. Participant is required to submit the impact report(s) related to the Adoption Program specified by 
Charities along with any other information reasonably requested by Charities.
J.
Pet Eligibility. Except as specified in the Policies, all Pets must be spayed or neutered, and evaluated and 
deemed to be healthy, safe for interaction, adoptable, and in compliance with any applicable laws and 
regulations prior to placement in the Adoption Program. Pets showing or previously having shown any signs of 
aggression are strictly prohibited from the Adoption Program. Participant will isolate Pets at the first sign of 
illness or aggression and remove such Pets immediately from the Adoption Center and PetSmart premises.
K. Request for Removal of Pet. Charities or its designee may require Participant to immediately remove any Pet 
from the Adoption Center or PetSmart premises as may be reasonably necessary to comply with Charities’ 
Adoption Policies, operate the Adoption Program, ensure the safety or well-being of any Pet or person, or 
comply with any applicable law or regulation in Charities’ sole discretion.
L. Employees and/or Volunteers. Participant agrees that Participant’s employees who are working or facilitating 
adoptions in the Adoption Program must be at least 18 years old. Participant’s volunteers must be at least 16 
years old and properly supervised by the Participant and accompanied by an adult at all times. Participant and 
all Participant employees and volunteers must maintain a clean, neat and professional appearance at all times, 
and conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner. Participant shall only permit its employees and 
volunteers to participate in the Adoption Program.
M. Agreement. Participant agrees to require all employees and volunteers working on behalf of Participant in 
conjunction with the Adoption Program to sign an agreement with Participant acknowledging that they are

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aware of and agree to comply with all policies, procedures and manuals, including this Agreement, and agreeing to 
waive any and all claims and liability against Charities and/or PetSmart resulting from participation in the 
Adoption Program.
N. Potential Removal. In the event Charities or PetSmart has any objection to any Participant employee or volunteer, 
Charities or PetSmart shall have the right to require Participant to commence appropriate procedures to remedy 
the basis of any such objection. Upon reasonable request, PetSmart or Charities, in its sole discretion, may require 
the removal of the employee or volunteer from the Adoption Center or any other designated areas.
O. Prohibited Conduct. Participant, its employees, volunteers or agents, may not, directly or indirectly during or 
after the term of this Agreement:
1.
Sell, gift or generally compete with any of the products and/or services sold by PetSmart (such as grooming, 
pet training and veterinary services) while in the Adoption Center or on PetSmart premises.
2.
Conduct fundraising activities while in the Adoption Center or on PetSmart premises, including directly 
soliciting donations; except Participant is welcome to collect donations through use of a donation collection 
canister located where adoptions are being performed.
3.
Interfere in any way with the conduct of the business of PetSmart, Charities or any customer, tenant or 
occupant of the PetSmart store or shopping center at any time.
4.
Allow any person or other organization to use its Adoption Group Number as assigned by Charities, its tax 
identification number, or participate in the Adoption Program using its name or identity.
5.
Make, directly or indirectly, any negative statements, whether written or oral (including in any digital 
electronic format) or disparage any of the following: Charities, PetSmart, Banfield Pet Hospital, or any 
customer, tenant or occupant of the PetSmart store or shopping center; PetSmart or Charities product, 
service, employee, representative, volunteer or agent; or the activities or reputations of any other 
organization participating in the Adoption Program.
P.
Everyday Adoption Centers.
1.
All Pets, prior to being transported to the Everyday Adoption Center, must be given an examination and 
preliminary health assessment by a licensed veterinarian to ensure each is healthy, spayed or neutered, and 
adoptable; and all Pets must be deemed behaviorally safe for adoption and public interaction by an 
individual trained or certified in an industry accepted behavior assessment protocol, or another protocol if 
specifically approved by Charities in writing and in advance, and in Charities’ sole discretion
2.
Participant will provide at least one (1) vehicle to be used to transport Pets between Participant’s facilities 
and the Everyday Adoption Center. Participant will be responsible for all costs relating to transportation of 
the Pets, including any automobile insurance as described in this Agreement. Pets shall be transported 
between Participant’s facility and the Everyday Adoption Center with a frequency and on a schedule as is 
required to ensure that at all times, the Everyday Adoption Center is populated with Pets for adoption at a 
level specified in the Adoption Policies or as otherwise specified by Charities, provided however, that 
Participant shall comply with all applicable laws and Adoption Policies related to containing Pets in the 
Everyday Adoption Center.
3.
Participant is expected to complete a minimum number of adoptions from the Everyday Adoption Center 
as may be determined by Charities from time to time.
4.
Participant will ensure that the Everyday Adoption Center is appropriately staffed during hours determined 
by PetSmart and Charities, and will ensure that its employees and volunteers are available to assist the 
public during PetSmart store hours or the core hours agreed upon by the Parties. In the event that the 
PetSmart store is closed to the public for any reason, Participant shall staff the Everyday Adoption Center 
for enough time to ensure appropriate care for all Pets in the Everyday Adoption Center. Participant will be 
solely responsible for hiring employees and volunteers to staff the Everyday Adoption Center. In no event 
shall Participant have fewer than two (2) employees or one (1) employee and one (1) volunteer (i.e., at least 
two (2) people at all times) staffing the Everyday Adoption Center during PetSmart store hours or as 
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twenty-four (24) hours in advance of any changes to the schedule.
Section 2 - Term of Agreement and Termination by Parties
A. Term. The initial term of the Agreement shall be two (2) years. Thereafter, this Agreement shall automatically 
renew for subsequent one (1) year terms until terminated by either Party.
B. Termination by Participant. Participant may terminate this Agreement at the end of the initial or any renewal 
term, following at least sixty (60) days advanced written notice to Charities prior to the conclusion of the then 
current term.
C. Termination by Charities. Charities may terminate this Agreement:
1.
Thirty (30) days. At any time, with or without cause, by providing thirty (30) days written notice to 
Participant.
2.
Immediately. By providing written notice of immediate termination if at any time Charities, in its sole and 
absolute discretion, believes:
•
Participant has not complied with the terms and conditions of this Agreement or has taken any 
action or inaction that does not uphold the spirit of this Agreement;
•
Participant is involved in any investigation or engaged in any action that appears to be 
unprofessional, uncharitable or inappropriate;
•
Participant ceases or changes its principle business, becomes or is adjudicated insolvent or 
bankrupt, or if a receiver or a trustee is appointed for Participant or its property, or if Participant 
petitions for reorganization or arrangement under any bankruptcy or insolvency law, or if any 
assignment is made for the benefit of Participant’s creditors;
•
There is any change to the representations made by Participant in this Agreement;
•
The results of any audit or information contained in any reports are deemed to be unacceptable 
by Charities;
•
Participant has not complied with the requirements of any other agreement with Charities; or
•
The Adoption Center is or becomes subject to administrative, regulatory, and/or contractual 
requirements that delays or prevents Charities from obtaining or maintaining the location, 
becomes subject to restrictions that Charities determines to be undesirable, or otherwise 
becomes unavailable to Charities.
3.
Additional Rights. In addition, Charities may, in its sole and absolute discretion:
•
Withhold any pending or future payments of funds or provision of support; and
•
Revoke any payment of funds not used in accordance with this Agreement and require 
Participant to provide a full refund to Charities of all previously provided unspent funds.
D. Effect of Termination. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, all rights and obligations of the 
Parties shall cease, except all representations, warranties and obligations of Participant in this Agreement shall 
survive after the termination date of this Agreement.
Section 3 – General Provisions
A. Participant’s Representations. Participant represents to Charities, as of the date of this Agreement and at all 
times during the term, that:
1.
Participant is either: (i) an organization exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the 
Code; (ii) a governmental entity under Section 170(c)(1) of the Code that will use any Rewards for 
exclusively public purposes; or (iii) an “Indian tribal government,” under Section 7701(a)(40) of the Code, 
that is treated as a State that will use any Rewards exclusively for public purposes.
2.
Participant holds and will maintain any and all licenses, permits and registrations necessary or appropriate 
to operate and fulfill Participant’s mission.
3.
Participant is in compliance (and will comply) with all applicable federal, state, local and tribal laws, 
regulations and other requirements.
4.
Participant is not on any federal terrorism “watch list” and any Rewards will be used in compliance with 
all applicable anti-terrorist financing and asset control laws, statutes and executive orders.

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5.
Participant agrees that all representations or statements made by Participant in any application or any related 
communications from or on behalf of Participant are true and accurate in all material respects. Participant 
will notify Charities promptly in writing of any changes in such representations or statement
B. Audit. Participant agrees to maintain adequate books, records and other documents showing compliance with 
this Agreement. Upon reasonable notice and during normal business hours, at any time during the term of this 
Agreement and for two (2) years thereafter, Charities or its designee may audit or review the books, records, 
and/or operations of Participant to ascertain Participant’s compliance with the terms and conditions of this 
Agreement. Participant acknowledges and agrees that any such audit may include, without limitation, (i) an on-
site or in person inspection, (ii) observation of Participant’s facilities and operations, and (iii) personnel 
interviews, including without limitation, employees and volunteers. Participant will permit the audit no later 
than ten (10) business days after the date of Charities’ notice, provided however, that in the event Charities has 
a bonafide reason to believe, in its sole discretion, that there may be issues related to the welfare of any of 
people or animals associated with Participant, Participant shall permit such audit with no notice. Participant 
expressly grants permission to Charities or its designees to make inquiries and discuss with, or request 
documentation from, third parties about Participant related to Participant’s performance under this Agreement. 
If deemed necessary, Charities may suspend Participant’s participation in the Adoption Program and/or 
withhold any Rewards for such period as it may be reasonable to conduct, and review the results of, any such 
audit. Participant agrees to cooperate with Charities in supplying additional information required for Charities 
to comply with governmental requests. In addition, Participant agrees to retain and make available all records 
for Pet licensing and registration, adoptions and adopter information, adoption policies and procedures, as well 
as any other records required by law related to any Pet or operation of the Adoption Center.
C. Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective 
successors and permitted assigns. Participant will not assign or sublicense, in whole or in part, any of its rights 
or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of Charities.
D. Independent Entities. Nothing in this Agreement is intended or will be construed to create any type of 
partnership, joint venture, employment, franchise or other similar relationship between the Parties. The Parties 
agree that Participant is an independent entity solely responsible for itself, its employees, volunteers, agents, 
and its Pets. Each Party shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its respective officers, agents, 
servants, employees, representatives and subcontractors during and after the term of this Agreement. The 
doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between Charities and PetSmart or Participant and its 
respective agents, employees, representatives or subcontractors.
E. Indemnification. Participant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Charities and PetSmart, including their 
respective affiliates, directors, officers, managers, employees, representatives, agents, assigns and successors, 
from and against all costs, claims, losses, liabilities, property damage, bodily injury or death, or intellectual 
property infringement (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses), incident to or arising out of 
Participant’s: breach of this Agreement; willful misconduct or negligent act(s) or omission(s); receipt or use of 
the Rewards; participation in the Adoption Program, including injury or damage caused by or involving 
Participant’s Pets; possession, storage, use, consumption and disposal of any Product; employment and/or 
worker compensation claims; or violation of applicable law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this provision shall 
not be applicable if Participant is a governmental entity and as such, is prohibited by law from indemnifying 
Charities.
F.
Equal Opportunity. Participant agrees that it will not discriminate by reason of race, color, creed, religion, 
national original, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender, gender identity, marital status or any 
other legally protected status.
G. Charities Publicity. Participant agrees that it will acknowledge Charities’ support in any promotional materials, 
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will provide Charities at least ten (10) business days to review, for quality control purposes, the proposed use.  
If Charities permits Participant use of its logo, such use is a limited, non-exclusive, revocable right to use. 
Participant may not use Charities’ logo for any purpose other than the use permitted by Charities, and Charities 
may immediately terminate use if it is determined by Charities to be unacceptable. Participant will not use either 
Charities’ name or logo in a negative light or critical manner. Any right given to Participant for the use of 
Charities name or logo may not be transferred, assigned or sublicensed.
H. Participant Publicity. Charities has the limited, non-exclusive, revocable right to publish, print, transmit, display 
or otherwise use Participant’s name and logo. Such use may be in electronic or digital format (including e-mail, 
social media platforms or websites) or in printed form. Charities will not use Participant’s name or logo in a 
negative light or critical manner. Charities’ use of Participant’s name or logo will limited to only the use to 
support or further Charities’ mission.
I.
Confidentiality.
1.
“Confidential Information” is information that, by its nature, should be treated as proprietary and 
confidential or that a reasonable person should conclude is confidential, which is disclosed by one Party to 
the other Party orally, electronically or in a tangible form, that is related to this Agreement or the Parties’ 
relationship, including without limitation employee and volunteer information, general non-public business 
information, third-party confidential information, and other information designated by the supplying Party 
as confidential information expressly or by the circumstances in which it is provided. Confidential 
Information of a Party shall not include any information that is or becomes publicly available or rightfully 
known to the receiving Party through no act, omission, or breach of this Agreement; that the receiving Party 
can show is independently developed by the receiving Party without the use of or any reference to 
Confidential Information; or is included in Participant’s application, attachments, reports, and related 
correspondence.
2.
The Parties agree that, unless otherwise set forth in this Agreement, required by law, or pursuant to the 
written consent of the other, the Parties shall not make each other’s Confidential Information available in 
any form to any third party for any purpose, except to its own directors, managers, officers, employees, 
representatives, legal and financial advisors, accountants and other agents (collectively “Representatives”) 
having a “need to know” such Confidential Information and who have agreed to be bound by confidentiality 
obligations no less restrictive than those under this Agreement. Each receiving Party agrees to be 
responsible for any breach of this Agreement by itself and any of its Representatives, and, further, the 
receiving Party agrees, at its sole expense, to take all reasonable measures (including, but not limited to, 
court proceedings) to prevent prohibited or unauthorized disclosure or use of the Confidential Information. 
At the termination of this Agreement, or upon request, the receiving Party agrees to return or destroy, at the 
disclosing Party’s election, any and all Confidential Information.
J.
Insurance. Participant will maintain, at its sole cost and expense, during the term of this Agreement and for at 
least five (5) years thereafter, the following insurance coverage: (a) a commercial general liability insurance 
policy with limits for bodily injury, property damage and products liability/completed operations coverage of 
not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, with an aggregate limit of not less than $2,000,000, such policies to 
include contractual liability and contain no exclusion related to Participant’s compliance status with mandatory 
or voluntary safety standards of the United States of America; (b) an automobile liability insurance policy with 
limits not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit; (c) workers’ compensation insurance, including coverage 
for occupational disease, in the benefit amounts required by law, and employer’s liability insurance, with a limit 
of liability not less than $1,000,000 per accident; and (d) professional liability - errors and omissions insurance 
with limits not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence and an aggregate limit of not less than $5,000,000. 
Participant will provide additional liability limits of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence, either through an 
umbrella or excess policy, such policy to be excess to the underlying commercial general liability and auto 
insurance policies. All insurance will be maintained with insurance companies authorized by law to conduct 
business in the United States of America with the financial rating of at least A-VII status, as rated in the most 
recent edition of Best’s Insurance Reports. The insurance policies will include Charities and PetSmart as 
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favor of Charities and PetSmart. Participant will provide to Charities a certificate of insurance or similar binder 
for each policy evidencing compliance with this Agreement upon execution of this Agreement, on each 
anniversary thereafter and upon ten (10) business days of written request from Charities. Participant will send 
such certificates or binders to certificates@petsmart.com. Should any of the above policies be canceled before 
the expiration date thereof, notice will be delivered in accordance with the applicable policy provisions. The 
insurance coverage provided for in this Agreement will not act to limit Participant’s liability under this 
Agreement. Charities reserves the right to adjust coverage limits depending on Participant’s risks.
K. Notices. Notices shall be deemed served when received by addressee or, if delivery fails due to some fault or 
action of the addressee, when tendered for delivery. Either Party may change the notice address or recipient at 
any time by providing written notice to the other Party. All notices required or permitted to be given hereunder 
shall be in writing, reference this Agreement, and be delivered by hand, prepaid courier, or registered or certified 
mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to the Party’s address set forth in this Agreement, and in the case of 
Charities, to the attention of the Legal Department.
L. Governing Law; Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial; Legal Fees. Participant agrees to take all reasonable measures to 
resolve any disputes that may arise under this Agreement. Participant also agrees and understands that this 
Agreement may be enforced by legal action, including but not limited to injunctive or other equitable relief. 
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona in the 
United States without regard to conflict of law provisions or international treaties or conventions. With respect 
to any action or proceeding arising out of or related to this Agreement or otherwise between the Parties, the 
Parties hereby agree that: (i) venue and jurisdiction will be exclusively in the federal and state courts situated 
in Maricopa County in the State of Arizona, U.S., and (ii) they hereby waive jury trial. If either Party brings an 
action to enforce its rights under this Agreement, the prevailing Party may recover its expenses (including 
reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with the action and any appeal from the losing Party.
M. Waiver; Severability. The failure of either Party to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this 
Agreement or to exercise any right herein conferred shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment to any 
extent of such Party’s right to assert or rely upon any such term or right on any future occasion. If any provision 
of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the 
remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired. If one or more provisions of this Agreement 
are held to be unenforceable under applicable laws by a court of competent jurisdiction, those provisions must 
be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary and only in the applicable jurisdiction such that the 
balance of this Agreement remains enforceable and in full force and effect.
N. Miscellaneous. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the Parties and 
supersedes all other prior and contemporaneous communications, discussions, understandings, negotiations, 
arrangements and agreements, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. This 
Agreement shall not be construed for or against any Party based on which Party drafted this Agreement, and 
each Party had the opportunity to review this Agreement with their respective legal counsel to the Party’s 
satisfaction. PetSmart shall be a third party beneficiary under this Agreement. Charities and Participant each 
represent that the individuals signing are duly authorized to execute this Agreement. This Agreement may be 
executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an enforceable original, but all of which 
together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile and other electronic signatures shall be as 
effective and binding as original signatures.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the Parties 
have caused this Agreement to be signed by their respective and duly authorized representatives as of the Effective 
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“CHARITIES”
PetSmart Charities, Inc.
“PARTICIPANT”
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control
Signature: _____________________________
Signature: _____________________________
Name: ________________________________
Name: ________________________________
Title: _________________________________
Title: Chairman, Board of Supervisors_______
Date: _________________________________
Date: _________________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ATTEST:
Signature: _____________________________
Signature: _____________________________
Name: ________________________________
Name: ________________________________
Title: Deputy County Attorney_____________
Title: Clerk of the Board__________________
Date: _________________________________
Date: _________________________________