Animal Welfare Professionals

Hello, 

If you have any medical waivers for animals being adopted that are still being treated for giardia or cat/dog URI, would you share them with me? I would appreciate it. 

Thank you, 

Paige Kim

#AdoptionsandAdoptionPrograms
#Medicine,SurgeryandSterilization

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Paige Kim
Irvine Animal Care Center
Irvine CA
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We keep it pretty simple. Our MRs (which counselors share with adopters and adopters must sign) look like the following language for URI/diarrhea/giardia:

"The above named pet has been treated for an upper respiratory infection and conjunctivitis (eye infection) while at Greenhill Humane Society. After a few weeks of treatment, some symptoms are still present. Additional care may be needed for this condition after adoption. This cat may be contagious to other cats when respiratory symptoms are seen."

"The above named pet has had diarrhea while at the shelter. Some treatment has been provided at the shelter, including dewormings, probiotics, and/or special diet. If the diarrhea continues after adoption, follow-up care may be needed. You may want to bring a fecal sample to your first veterinary appointment."

"The above named pet has been diagnosed with whipworms while at the shelter. This is an intestinal parasite that causes diarrhea in dogs. (S)he has been treated with medication for this condition and the diarrhea is now gone. It is recommended that dogs with this parasite receive an additional course of medication in the future. If diarrhea occurs again, it is recommended that you bring in a fecal (stool) sample to your regular veterinarian to test for this parasite. When diarrhea occurs, this parasite can be contagious to other dogs that share the same environment."

We have dozens of MR templates...let me know if there are specific ones you're interested in if this language is helpful. We try to provide some information and disclosure without guessing at the future or what their veterinarian may recommend (which we may or may not agree with but can do nothing about :) ). We also provide all medical records to the adopter, of course.

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Rachel Powell DVM
Director of Surgery
Greenhill Humane Society
Eugene, OR
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-07-2025 09:41 AM
From: Paige Kim
Subject: Waivers for animals undergoing treatment

Hello, 

If you have any medical waivers for animals being adopted that are still being treated for giardia or cat/dog URI, would you share them with me? I would appreciate it. 

Thank you, 

Paige Kim

#AdoptionsandAdoptionPrograms
#Medicine,SurgeryandSterilization

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Paige Kim
Irvine Animal Care Center
Irvine CA
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Thank you very much. This is very helpful as we're redoing ours and our vet wanted help with language and the amount of info to go over. 

Thanks again! 

-Paige

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Paige Kim
Irvine Animal Care Center
Irvine CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-10-2025 04:30 PM
From: Rachel Powell
Subject: Waivers for animals undergoing treatment

We keep it pretty simple. Our MRs (which counselors share with adopters and adopters must sign) look like the following language for URI/diarrhea/giardia:

"The above named pet has been treated for an upper respiratory infection and conjunctivitis (eye infection) while at Greenhill Humane Society. After a few weeks of treatment, some symptoms are still present. Additional care may be needed for this condition after adoption. This cat may be contagious to other cats when respiratory symptoms are seen."

"The above named pet has had diarrhea while at the shelter. Some treatment has been provided at the shelter, including dewormings, probiotics, and/or special diet. If the diarrhea continues after adoption, follow-up care may be needed. You may want to bring a fecal sample to your first veterinary appointment."

"The above named pet has been diagnosed with whipworms while at the shelter. This is an intestinal parasite that causes diarrhea in dogs. (S)he has been treated with medication for this condition and the diarrhea is now gone. It is recommended that dogs with this parasite receive an additional course of medication in the future. If diarrhea occurs again, it is recommended that you bring in a fecal (stool) sample to your regular veterinarian to test for this parasite. When diarrhea occurs, this parasite can be contagious to other dogs that share the same environment."

We have dozens of MR templates...let me know if there are specific ones you're interested in if this language is helpful. We try to provide some information and disclosure without guessing at the future or what their veterinarian may recommend (which we may or may not agree with but can do nothing about :) ). We also provide all medical records to the adopter, of course.

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Rachel Powell DVM
Director of Surgery
Greenhill Humane Society
Eugene, OR

Original Message:
Sent: 02-07-2025 09:41 AM
From: Paige Kim
Subject: Waivers for animals undergoing treatment

Hello, 

If you have any medical waivers for animals being adopted that are still being treated for giardia or cat/dog URI, would you share them with me? I would appreciate it. 

Thank you, 

Paige Kim

#AdoptionsandAdoptionPrograms
#Medicine,SurgeryandSterilization

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Paige Kim
Irvine Animal Care Center
Irvine CA
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I've seen some shelters use a simple waiver that outlines the ongoing treatment plan, potential risks, and the adopter's agreement to continue care as instructed by the vet. It usually includes a vet signature and a note that the shelter isn't liable for complications post-adoption.If you ever need pet supplements or health products, call petlab co customer service might be helpful—they have a range of pet wellness products, and I’ve heard their support team is responsive.

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Tyrone Pierce
Veterinarian
Maryland Hospital
MD
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-07-2025 09:41 AM
From: Paige Kim
Subject: Waivers for animals undergoing treatment

Hello, 

If you have any medical waivers for animals being adopted that are still being treated for giardia or cat/dog URI, would you share them with me? I would appreciate it. 

Thank you, 

Paige Kim

#AdoptionsandAdoptionPrograms
#Medicine,SurgeryandSterilization

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Paige Kim
Irvine Animal Care Center
Irvine CA
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