RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT 

I _________________________________________ fully understand and agree to assume any and all risks involved in any and all duties that I perform for Fur-Giving Hearts Rescue, also known as FGHR, in my capacity as a volunteer for this organization. 
I understand and agree to hold FGHR harmless for any injury or injuries which I may sustain during the course of my volunteer duties for FGHR including, but not limited to: the risks of being bitten, scratched, injured, or frightened by cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies or any animal under my care as a volunteer for FGHR. 
I understand and agree that FGHR is not liable for any injuries, damages, liabilities, losses, judgments, costs, or expenses whatsoever that I may suffer or sustain in connection with the performance of my volunteer activities unless they are the result of FGHR gross negligence (defined as: a carelessness and reckless disregard for the safety or lives of others, which is so great it appears to be almost a conscious violation of other people's rights to safety) or intentional misconduct. 
I will indemnify, defend, and hold FGHR harmless from and against any claims, lawsuits, injuries, damages, losses, costs, or expense whatsoever sustained by any companion animal or any person in 
connection with my intentional misconduct or grossly negligent performance of volunteer activities for the FGHR or with my breach of FGHR’s rules, regulations, policies, and programs. 
If I will be sheltering or providing foster care or boarding for any FGHR animals in my home or business, I consent to Fur-Giving Hearts Rescue visiting my home or business from time to time to 
observe the animals and their living quarters. I also agree that these visits may be unplanned or unscheduled prior to the actual visit. 
This Hold Harmless Agreement will forever prevent me from seeking any legal actions whatsoever against the FGHR organization or any of its representatives. 

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