JESSICA'S RATTERY ADOPTION APPLICATION FORM.

  • 𝐉𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐀'𝐒 𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐘 & 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐔𝐄.

    𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐏𝐄𝐓 𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍.

  • While the animal(s) you might be adopting are small and do not naturally live very long, they are both amazing pets and are also greatly cared for at our rattery up until they leave for their new homes. Therefore, it is ultimately necessary for you to fill out a quick adoption application before taking any of our rats home. 

    This is to ensure the safety and care of the rats once they leave our rattery. Please be advised that it may take time for your new pet(s) to settle in. It is suggested that you quarantine all new animals in the home for a minimum of a week (or 10 days) before introducing them to any existing pets of the same species, as illnesses can spread fast. Plus, you'll want your new rat(s) to settle in without any added stress. Be aware that after all, they have their own little personalities and those might not show through right away if they are new and scared.

     

  • Please be honest in this application, as none of the answers will actually count against you or prevent you from adopting. With the number of different rats we house, lines we breed, and litters we have at a time, it's simply our little way of being able to keep track of which rat(s) goes to which home. (In case there's also a problem later that we need to fix!) We also would like to just get a feel of who you are as a pet parent! 

    Please also understand that if for any reason at all you find yourself being unable to care for your new pet, you are obligated to contact JESSICA'S RATTERY first before deciding to rehome the pet yourself. Generally, we will take any rats back that need to be returned, but on the off chance that we are full or cannot accept returns, it's still required that you let the rattery know first. We do not want our pet line rats to end up in a feeder bin of another breeder or worse, food for someone's snake off of Facebook or Craigslist. We understand snakes need to eat, but we sell live and frozen feeders for that reason. Pet lines are not bred for food. Their temperaments have been carefully worked on and observed.

    ➤ ALL RAT PUPS WILL HAVE A MANDATORY ADOPTION FEE OF $18 (rats with certain genetic makeup and desirable genes MAY be subject to a slight variation in price. depending on demand) AND WILL NOT BE ADOPTED OUT UNTIL 6-7 WEEKS OF AGE MINIMUM. 

    ➤ MATURE ADULT RATS / OR YOUNG ADULT RATS CAN BE ADOPTED FOR $15. RATS ARE SOLD AS ADULTS / JUVENILES AFTER 9 WEEKS OF AGE.

    ➤ RETIRED BREEDING FEMALES WILL BE UP FOR ADOPTION FOR $12. (You must also be on the approved adopter list to qualify in order to be eligible to adopt a retired breeding female.)

    This is all non-refundable unless certain circumstances occur and our rattery will need to be contacted in such a case.

  • APPLICANT INFORMATION.

    Please fill out all sections for your application to be valid. Everything you enter into this application is for records only and will not be misused or publicly shared with anyone.
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  • HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION.

    Please fill out all sections for your application to be valid.
  • Are all members of your household in agreement with this adoption?*
  • Do you live in a*
  • Do you own or rent?*
  • Does your landlord allow animals?
  • Are there any restrictions from your landlord or subdivision?*
  • Do you have an appropriate habitat for your new rodent friend(s)?*
  • If for some reason you cannot take care of your new rat(s), do you understand that you MUST contact JESSICA'S RATTERY before deciding to rehome yourself?*
  • Do you understand that no matter the history or genetics of the rat, they are in fact still very susceptible to respiratory illnesses and tumors? Healthy genetics helps minimize it, but does not guarantee that your rat will not get sick in the future? Proper veterinary care is a must.*
  • Does anyone in your home have allergies to animals?*

  • CURRENT | PREVIOUS PET INFORMATION.

    Please fill out all sections for your application to be valid.
  • Have you adopted from a rattery or an animal breeder / pet store or rescue before?*
  • Have you ever had to rehome or surrender a pet?*

  • NEW PET RAT INFORMATION.

    Please fill out all sections for your application to be valid.
  • Are you aware that male rats can (possibly) show signs of hormonal aggression as they mature and that sometimes separating or neutering must be done? Careful breeding helps reduce this, but there is still a chance.*
  • Do you fully understand that we do not allow rat pups to leave for their new homes until they are at least 6-7 weeks old? (This is for many different benefits and reasons.)*
  • Do you understand that an adoption fee of $18 (pups) -- $15(adults & juveniles) and $12 (retired breeders) is mandatory upon adoption / taking rat(s) home and will not be refunded unless specific circumstances occur?*
  • Do you agree to interact with / socialize with your new rat(s) at least a couple times a week to keep them happy and healthy?*
  • Do you agree to educate yourself on rat care so that you can provide the best husbandry / care possible?*
  • Are you aware that it may take your new pet a solid week or two in order to adjust to you, your home, other animals, smells, and your routine and that they may exhibit unusual behaviors until completely comfortable?*
  • Are you understanding that placing a known male and female in an enclosure together absolutely WILL AND CAN result in a litter of up to 15 babies and that genders need to always be separated unless neutered by a vet? Rats produce extremely fast! (May seem obvious but we have to tell you!)*
  • Are you prepared to care for your animal to the best of your ability, keeping in mind that just because it is a caged animal that it does not mean it requires any less care or attention to thrive? Rats are extremely social and love humans!*
  • How did you find out about JESSICA'S RATTERY?*
  • Question!? Will you leave us a review on Facebook (or even GOOGLE) if you're pleased with your experience? It would help us tons! Remember to make the review public and make sure it posts to our page.*

  • I understand that I assume full responsibility for the welfare of this pet from the date of adoption until I can either no longer care for the pet, to which I will surrender it back to Jessica's Rattery, or up until the end of the pet's natural life.

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