Texas Rustlers Small Animal Adoption Application
What type of animal are you interested in adopting?
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Guinea Pig
Rabbit
Hamster / Gerbil
Cat
For cat adoptions, please fill out the cat adoption application found
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Your Name
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First Name
Last Name
Your Email
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example@example.com
Your Date of Birth
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Your Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Your Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Please list all the people who live in your household including family, roommates, students, etc. Please include ages, relationship to you and if they will be involved in the animals' care.
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Do any members of your family or household have any allergies (pets, grasses, foods, etc)?
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Yes
No
Please describe:
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General Information
I am inquiring for: (check all that apply)
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My Child
Myself
Family
Other
The primary caregiver(s) will be:
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My Child
Myself (as parent)
Myself
Other
Are you looking for a companion for an existing animal?
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Yes
No
What gender(s) do you currently have?
Female (intact)
Female (spayed)
Male (intact)
Male (neutered)
More than one female
A mixed herd
You are looking for a:
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Single animal
Non-reproducing pair
Specific animal(s) you are interested in, if any:
Please describe any requirements you have: (e.g. hair length, breed, color, gender, age range, do you have interest in a special needs animal, etc?)
Please explain why you want a guinea pig / rabbit / hamster / gerbil as a companion:
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Would you like to breed your pet(s)?
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Yes, now
Yes, later
It would be nice to have babies sometime in the future
No
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Pet Ownership History
Do you currently own or have you previously owned guinea pigs, rabbits, or hamsters / gerbils? (choose all that apply)
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Yes, guinea pigs
Yes, rabbits
Yes, hamsters / gerbils
No
Please describe history such as age, sex, where you got them, why you stopped owning them, etc:
Please describe their diet and care, including frequency of feedings, bedding, etc:
Please list all pets CURRENTLY in the household and include as much detail as possible, including how long you have had them.
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Please describe PRIOR history of any other pet ownership. Please include type of pet(s), age, sex, where you got them, why you stopped owning them, etc.:
Do you have a veterinarian?
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Yes
No
Your Vet's Name
First Name
Last Name
Your Vet's Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Your Vet's City
Have you ever had to surrender an animal for any reason?
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Yes
No
Please describe the circumstances:
How long have you been thinking about and searching for a new pet?
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What level of research have you done to date on guinea pigs, rabbits, or hamsters / gerbils (check all that apply):
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None yet, just getting started
What I was told at the pet store
What I was told by the breeder
What my friends have told me
Books on guinea pig care
Preliminary internet research
Moderate internet research
Extensive internet research
Other
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Home Environment
Do you:
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Rent your home
Own your home
Have you confirmed that you are allowed to keep pets?
Yes
No
What temperature range do you normally keep your home in Winter?
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In Summer?
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Do you anticipate moving within the next six months?
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Yes
No
Does anyone in your household smoke?
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Yes
No
How will your pet(s) be protected from the smoke?
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Animal Care
How much money per week are you willing to budget to care for your new pet?
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$0
$10
$15
$20
Other
Please explain:
Are you willing to take your new pet for an annual checkup?
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Yes
No
Other
Please explain:
How much money are you willing to spend in a medical emergency?
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Have you already purchased a cage or enclosure?
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Yes
No
Cage Brand:
Cage Model:
Exact Interior Dimensions (Length, Width, and Height):
Cage Bottom Material (e.g. Wire, Plastic, etc.):
Cage Top Material:
Is your cage multi-level?
Yes
No
Where in your home will your cage be located?
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If your cage is already set up in your home, please upload a photo of it here:
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Any other cage information you'd like to share? If you have a cage in mind and want to make sure it will be approved, please paste a link to it here.
When you go away on vacation or business trips, please describe your plans for caring for your guinea pigs, rabbits, or hamsters / gerbils:
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Verify and Submit
How did you hear about Texas Rustlers?
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Friend / Family Member
Google Search
Facebook
Instagram
Other
Are you willing to provide care for the entire natural life of your new pet (Guinea Pig: 5 - 7 years; Rabbit: 10 - 12 years; Hamsters / Gerbils: 2 - 3 years)?
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Yes
No
Under what circumstances would you need to give up ownership of your pets? What would you do with them?
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Additional Comments or Questions:
I understand that it may be two weeks before I receive a response to my application.
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I understand
I understand that I am not approved for adoption until I receive a message stating that I am approved and I schedule an adoption appointment.
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I understand
Please verify that you are human
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