This agreement is made and hereby entered into on the date below by and between 832 K-9’s
Deputy Dogs and Handler Applicant as indicated below. Hereafter referred to as Handler.
A Handler is defined as an official of law enforcement responsible for the care, well being and
utilization of the gifted bloodhound. The purpose of this contract is to ensure that this dog gets
the highest possible level of care and treatment throughout its stay in our program.

It is understood by all parties that the instances described below do not cover every eventuality,
but are representative of the goals of the bloodhound program. Simply put, we hope that our
Handlers will help our bloodhound become confident, bold and courageous members of the law
enforcement community. We also hope that the Handlers feel pride and accomplishment in the
understanding that we all help in “making a difference” in the lives of our neighbors.

Handler understands and agrees to abide by the following terms:

Ø Handler agrees to refresh all vaccinations through his department’s veterinarian

within 5 days of receipt of dog.

Ø Handler agrees to house and care for the 832 K-9’s Deputy Dogs bloodhound.

Ø Handler agrees to treat this animal in a humane and loving way at all times,

and to make sure that anyone temporarily caring for the dog(s) will do the same.

Ø The dog(s) shall be fed in amounts appropriate to maintain proper body weight.

The dog(s) shall have access to fresh water at all times.

Ø The dog(s) shall be kept in a safe and clean environment and protected from

conditions, experiences and substances unsafe for a normal working K-9.

Ø The Handler is responsible for communicating a summary report monthly

(during the first 12 months of placement) to 832 K-9’s Deputy Dogs, giving

deployment information pertinent to the placed bloodhound and his interaction

with the receiving department. This communication should be done via e-mail

(deputydogs2002@yahoo.com) or through phone communication with the

Executive Director at (352) 516-6167.

Ø The Handler is responsible for communicating summary reports on an annual

basis (at the minimum) after the completion of the first year. This communication

should be done through e-mail (deputydogs2002@yahoo.com) or through phone

communication with the Executive Director at (352) 516-6167.

Ø The Handler is responsible for notifying 832 K-9’s Deputy Dogs at any time control

of the bloodhound is permanently placed with another deputy, officer or entity.

These restrictions accompany the animal throughout it’s working life with the

receiving agency.

Ø 832 K-9’s Deputy Dogs requests notification at any time the bloodhound is not

utilized for any period of time over 6 months. Additionally, 832 K-9’s Deputy Dogs

requests notification if this dog is retired or transferred.

Ø If this bloodhound is mistreated or ill-used in any manner, 832 K-9’s Deputy Dogs

reserves the right to reclaim this bloodhound, in essence rescuing the bloodhound

from inappropriate treatment.

Date: _______________

Handler:

Name:______________________________

Address_____________________________

____________________________________

E-mail_______________________________

Day Phone:___________________________

Cell Phone:___________________________

Bloodhound Information
Name: ________________________________

DOB: _________________________________

Sex: _________

Color: ________

AKC #_________________________________