Adoption Application Form

Exotic pets require specialized care and may not be a good fit for everyone. All of the animals at Lokai Rose are rescues, and many of them arrived at Lokai Rose with illnesses and injuries due to neglect and/or abandonment. Lokai Rose is committed to making sure that all of the rescues that come into our care are adopted into safe, well prepared forever homes. The questions on this adoption application are specifically designed to help Lokai Rose determine each potential adopter's level of experience, pet ownership intentions, and adoption preparedness. Please answer all of the questions with as much detail as possible, as missing or overly vague answers may disqualify your application.

Lokai Rose is more than happy to help first-time (and experienced) exotic pet owners adequately prepare for their prospective rescue. However, in some cases, experience with certain species is required. Regardless, it is important that all potential adoptees do their own updated research before applying. If you are unsure of where to begin with your research or need reputable sources, please don't hesitate to email us at lokairosenj@gmail.com. It is best to do as much research as possible before filling out this application so you are better prepared to answer all of the questions.

1. Complete this Adoption Application in full.

2. Virtual house check (if you opt to complete this step after submitting the adoption application, email all photos and videos to lokairosenj@gmail.com). We just need a photo or video of the area(s) in your home where you will be setting up your animals' enclosure.

3. Your application and virtual house check will be reviewed by our team, and we will reach out to you whether you are approved or denied to proceed with the adoption process. Please allow Lokai Rose 5-10 business days to review your application.

4. If you are approved, it is time for a meet & greet with your potential new rescue to make sure that you are comfortable with them and that they will be a good fit in your home.

5. You must have a proper setup approved by Lokai Rose before the animal can be taken home. If you are an approved adoptor and have completed your meet & greet, we will continue caring for the adoptee until your setup is ready in full. Photo and video evidence of the setup are required.

5. There is an adoption fee associated with each animal to help cover veterinary and care expenses. Form of payment can be arranged with Lokai Rose and the adoption fee must be paid before the animal can be taken home. You will also be required to sign an adoption contract that you can view here.

6. Adopted animals can either be dropped off or picked up on adoption day depending on each situation. Please note that we will not ship animals under any circumstance.

7. Enjoy life with your new rescue! And never hesitate to reach out to Lokai Rose with any questions or concerns. We also welcome photo and video updates days, weeks, months, and years after adoption! :)

Please note that Lokai Rose reserves the right to decline the adoption of any animal(s) in our care if we find that the adoptor has misled our organization or is not complying with our required standard of care for the animal. An approved application does not guarantee adoption - only a signed contract by both Lokai Rose and the adoptor does.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Business/Organization

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email*

example@example.com

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Are you allowed to own an exotic pet at your current residence?*

YesNoUnsure

Household type*

Please select which type(s) of home checks are acceptable to you.*

In-person visitFaceTime/Zoom/Skype/Google Meet checkPhoto/Video submissionNone of the above

Are there any children in your home?*

YesNo

If there are children in your home, please list the number of children and their age(s)

Activity level in your home*

QuietActiveHectic

Time spent at home*

Rarely homeHome when not workingHome all day

Do you have any of the following animals in your home? Check all that apply.*

Dog(s)Cat(s)Bird(s)

Do you currently have exotic pets in your care? Have you had any exotic pets in the past? Please explain your experience in detail, including species, time period, where the animals are now, etc.*

Why do you want to adopt an exotic pet from Lokai Rose?*

Which animal are you interested in adopting?*

Bombay - Brazilian Blue TarantulaYoshi - Moroccan UromastyxHermit Crab(s)Other

Do you have any intention of breeding, selling or giving away the animal you are applying for?*

YesNoUnsure

What made you decide to adopt an exotic pet? What interests you about this specific animal in particular?*

What type of enclosure do you intend to keep your new pet in? Please include as many details as you can, including brand, size, what the enclosure is made out of, etc. If you are unsure, we are more than happy to provide recommendations!*

What type of substrate and lighting do you intend on using? What kind of habitat elements (hides/foliage/etc) will you provide? Where will you purchase these supplies?*

How do you plan to handle your pet's physical and mental enrichment needs?*

Describe your expectations for the amount of time it will take your pet to adjust to their new home and how you will handle that time period*

What will you feed your rescue?*

In case of emergency or travel, who will care for your pet?*

What will you do if you can no longer care for your rescue?*

Are you willing to work through issues of territoriality, destructiveness or seasonal aggressiveness? How so?*

Do you have an exotic vet lined up? If so, who? Lokai Rose has recommendations if needed. Be sure to include name and location*

Do you plan on bringing your rescue to a specialty veterinarian for annual preventative wellness exams?*

YesNo

If you answered no to the previous question, is it your belief that exotic pets only require vet exams if they are sick? Please explain:

If your pet becomes ill or injured, are you financially capable of addressing the cost of specialty veterinary care?*

YesNoUnsure

Reptile husbandry standards are constantly evolving and improving. Are you willing to remain up-to-date and possibly change your care practices for your rescue as new information becomes available?*

YesNoUnsure

Many exotic pets can live upwards of 10 years. Are you prepared for that length of commitment?*

YesNoUnsure

Speaking of lifespans, please write the average lifespan of the animal you are applying for below. *

Veterinarian Reference (not required, but encouraged)

Veterinarian Reference

Reference #1*

Reference #1 First Name Reference #1 Last Name

Reference #1 Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Reference #2*

Reference #2 First Name Reference #2 Last Name

Reference #2 Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Please upload any photos of your potential adoptee's future setup if you have them. If you do not have supplies yet, you can submit photos and videos of your setup via email at a later date.

Is there anything else you'd like Lokai Rose to know before submitting your application?

Adoption Application Form

Please read before continuing with this form:

Adoption Process:

Adopter Contact Information

Household & Experience

Animal Care Plan

References

Enclosure Setup

Other