Clone of Form

Due to an uptick in animal abuse, flippers, and scammers that Ratlantis has had to handle, these upcoming questions and requirements are now absolutely necessary and are non negotiable for potential adopters. thank you all for your understanding.

We now require all communication to go through our Facebook page. We will still offer texting as an option for those who truly do not have a facebook profile. Do you agree to message us through our facebook page?

YesNoI genuinly do not have a facebook so i MUST use a phone number

If you have rats currently please tell us where you got them from.

RatteryPet storeOther

Please list the rattery or pet store name

We will be requiring a FULL cage setup picture. Cropped pictures are not applicable. Do you agree to provide this? [For those who do not yet have cages and will be setting up before adopting are allowed to send a picture at some point before the adoption]

Yes i agreeNo i dont agree

NOTE:

for some of the questions that require written answers, its OK if the form isnt perfect or if your unsure of how to answer. What matters isn't that you know EVERYTHING there is to know about rats.

What matters is if you find you cannot answer, that your willing to listen to our input and advice and learn how to better care for your rats.

This is one way to help US know how much we need to help YOU.

IF YOU FIND YOU CANNOT ANSWER , even after research, PLEASE PUT "N/A"

Please list at least 3 necessary fufillment/toys that rats need.

For new rat adopters: if unable to do so we encourage you to do some at home research before adopting.

Please list at LEAST 3 things that are necessary for rats to have DAILY for a good quality of life. [NOTE: again food and water are not applicable answers]

For new rat adopters: if unable to to do so we encourage you to do some at home research before adopting.

Please list at LEAST 3 necessary items for a rats cage. Note: food and water is not an applicable answer

For new rat adopters: if unable to do so we encourage you to do some at home research before adopting.

What is your go to bedding?

If you learn that your bedding of choice isn't a good or viable option please be willing to hear better options and change beddings accordingly or as needed.

What is your go to MAIN food?

If you learn that your food of choice isn't a good or viable option please be willing to hear better options and change foods accordingly or as needed.

Can you please give some examples of common foods that rats like, and examples of foods they absolutely cannot have?

For new rat adopters: if unable to to do so we encourage you to do some at home research before adopting.

Are you aware of what MA, HA, RBF, and SDAV are, how they may come about, and the symptoms? If not simply say "N/A" and we will make sure to give you a run down.

please state at LEAST 4 common medical issues/illnesses that can occur to/in rats

Its important to know that there are a few medical issues that rats are susceptible to. Proper care DRASTICALLY reduces these chances!

What are some signs, and things to look for, that indicates that a rat is sick, in pain, or stressed?

Please list at LEAST 3 ways to properly bond with your rat once adopted.

No amount of reputable breeding will cause a rat to feel safe with you, be outgoing with you, or want to cuddle with you, if you do not put in the neccesary time and energy to bond with them.

If asked are you willing to provide a FULL uncropped picture of your adopted rat(s) in their cage, within 24 hours of being asked?

YesNo

Thank you for bearing with us and answering to the best of your ability! If you need to inquire behind the necessity of this step in the adoption process you are more than welcome to ask.

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