I understand that participating in the Richmond Animal League’s 2008 Woofstock Festival (Event) includes an element of risk for both myself and my dog. I hereby represent that my dog and I are physically able and properly conditioned to participate in the Event. I agree to abide by any decision of the Event official relative to the dogs and my ability to participate in the Event safely, and I further agree that Event officials may authorize necessary emergency treatment for me or my dog. I also understand that both vehicle traffic and spectators may be present along the course, and I assume the risk of participating under such conditions. I further assume any and all other risks associated with participating in the Event including, but not limited to, illness, traveling to and from the Event, falls, contact with spectators, other participants or dogs, the effects of the weather (including temperature extremes and humidity) and the surface conditions of the roads and sidewalks, all such risks being understood and appreciated by me. I also affirm that the dog that I will be participating with has a current rabies vaccination. I agree to abide by all rules of the Event. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of the acceptance of my entry, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, covenant not to sue, and hereby waiver, release and forever discharge the Richmond Animal League its directors, officers, and employees, Event officials, volunteers, and any sponsors, suppliers, agents, independent contractors, employees, and other personnel in any way assisting or connected with the Event from any claims or liability of any kind whatsoever arising out of my or my dog’s participating in the Event, including both pre-Event and post-Event activities, even though such liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or parties named in this waiver. I also understand that the Richmond Animal League and any sponsor may subsequently use, for publicity or promotional purpose, my name or pictures of me or my pet without liability or obligation to me. (Parent/Guardian signature required for participants under 18)
