Animal Research Foundation Frequently Asked Questions

Question: "I have sold my animal, and I want to TRANSFER THE OWNERSHIP into someone else’s name; what do I need to do?"

Answer: On the reverse side of the “ARF Certificate of Registration”, where it says “TRANSFER”, “THIS CERTIFIES, that I have this day sold to”: “(New Owner)” – and his “(Address)”, “the animal whose ARF Reg. Number appears on the reverse side of this certificate.” On the line that indicates “(Previous Owner)”, the “Previous Owner” must place his signature, as it is typed on the front side of the “ARF Certificate of Registration”.

The “(New Owner)” is then required to return the “ARF Certificate of Registration”, back to the Foundation, with his $25.00 “Transfer of Ownership” fee [to be paid with a U.S. Postal Money Order, from the Post Office, made payable to the ARF or Animal Research Foundation, either way. Afterwards, a new “ARF Certificate of Registration” will be produced, in the “(New Owner’s)” name, and mailed back to his listed address.

In regards to a “NAME CHANGE OF ANIMAL”: No “NAME CHANGE” will be permitted if …

the “sold animal whose ARF Reg. Number appears” on the “ARF Certificate of Registration”, has ever produced a previous litter of pups.

no litters were produced, then by consent of the (“Previous Owner)”. If the “(Previous Owner)” consents to a name change, the “(New Owner)” must include an additional $25.00 for the “NAME CHANGE” fee.

Note: An animal’s name shall not exceed 30 letter spaces

In the event, the “(Previous Owner)” ordered an “ARF 5-Generation Extended Pedigree”, and provided it to the “(New Owner)”, with the original “ARF Certificate of Registration”, he is not required to return it to the Foundation, as part of the “TRANSFER” transaction. However, if the “(New Owner)” would like a new “ARF 5-Generation Extended Pedigree”, in his name, he must include an additional $35.00 fee.

Note: If the “(New Owner)” decides to order an “ARF 5-Generation Extended Pedigree”, for his animal, at a later date, the cost of the “ARF 5-Generation Extended Pedigree” is a $50.00 fee.

Note: The content of all “ARF copyrighted documents”, are licensed to the animal’s “Owner”, for his benefit; the content cannot be reproduced without ARF’s written consent. Therefore, we recommend that each owner receive a new “ARF 5-Generation Extended Pedigree”, in his name, for the privilege of promoting his animal’s ancestral history to prospective buyers and breeders.