I understand that the activity of working with shelter animals is hazardous and involves contact with animals that may be unpredictable. As such, APR cannot be held liable for injuries or accidents that may occur as a result of working with the animals. I assume the risks of being bitten, scratched, injured or frightened by cats, kittens, dogs and puppies and any infections or complications that may occur as a result, in connection with my volunteer work for APR. APR is not liable to me for any injuries, damages, liabilities, losses, judgments, costs or expenses whatsoever, which I might suffer or sustain in connection with the performance of my volunteer activities for APR, unless they are a result of APR's gross negligence of intentional misconduct. I will indemnify, defend and hold APR harmless from and against any claims, lawsuits, injuries, damages, losses, costs or expenses whatsoever, sustained by any companion animal or any person in connection with my intentional misconduct or grossly negligent performance of volunteer activities for APR, or my breach of APR's rules, regulations, policies and programs.