• Rat Application Form

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • You must be 18 years or older to submit this application. Do you understand we do not adopt out rats to or communicate with minors?*
  • What is your date of birth? *
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  • If you rent, do you have permission from the home owner to adopt pet rats?*
  • Have you had rats before?*
  • Do you currently have rats?*
  • Do you understand that rats (like all animals) have the ability to transmit diseases under certain circumstances?*
  • Is there anyone in the home who is immune compromised? If so, please see our disease disclosure form: https://cuddleschaosrats.weebly.com/disease-disclosure.html Pet rats may not be the right pet for your home. This form must be signed by all adopters prior to your appointment for pick up.
  • Do you understand that if you are adopting pet rats for a child that an adult must be the primary care giver? The adult will be responsible for ensuring these animals have food, water, cage cleaned and appropriate veterinary care as needed. A minor child cannot be the primary caregiver for a living being.*
  • Does anyone in the home smoke or vape?*
  • Do you understand that rats have sensitive respiratory tracts and that smoking, vaping or other scented things (air fresheners, spicy smoke from cooking, etc) can cause upper respiratory infections that may require the rat be treated at the vet?*
  • Do you understand that rats must be adopted out in pairs or greater? If you do not currently own rats, we do recommend they be adopted out in trios as they are colony animals with a hierarchy.*
  • Do you understand that rats and other species of animals should never be mixed in habitats or allowed to play together?*
  • Do you understand that rats are being adopted as pets only, without breeding rights?*
  • Do you promise that these rats you are adopting will be kept solely as pets for your household and not used in any dog sports? IE: Barnhunt, NASDA, etc*
  • Have you read our "Cage Set Up Guide" on our website? https://cuddleschaosrats.weebly.com/cages.html*
  • Do you agree to send us a photo of your cage set up prior to adopting our rats?*
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  • Do you understand that rats require regular veterinary care just like dogs and cats?*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Do you agree to keep in touch and send updates of your rats, if requested?*
  • Do you agree to reach out to me first if you ever need to rehome your rats?*
  • Our rattery is located in our private home. We are considered a "closed rattery" due to bio-security and the safety of all the animals in our care. Adopters and other visitors will NOT be permitted to come inside or meet any animals other than the rats they are adopting. We have plenty of photos and videos of our current rats and our cage set ups on our facebook page and website. We are also happy to send along videos to adopters of certain animals. The adopter will be given a meeting location when it is their turn to take home their babies. Do you understand you will not be permitted to visit our home?*
  • Do you understand that filling out this application does not guarantee we will adopt rats out to you? We reserve the right to refuse an adoption for any reason.*

  • Adoption Contract:

     

    A) Adopting person(s) agree that the animals applied for will be obtained solely as a pet for themselves and/or their immediate family. Therefore, as a PET, the animal is NOT to be bred under any circumstance. Additionally, the adopter agrees the animals will NEVER be for use in dog sports, ie: barn hunt, NASDA or any other rat sports where rats are dangled in front of dogs or used for the purpose of training dogs.

    B) Furthermore as a PET, the adopter will see to it that the rats are to be cared for in a humane and responsible manner; the rats will receive all care and attention necessary to ensure their health and well-being. The rats will be provided with a clean and adequately-sized cage and should not be kept on toxic bedding (cedar, fleece or paper ie: carefresh) or in an aquarium or tank of any type where adequate airflow is prohibited. If kept in a cage with a wire bottom or levels, they will be completely covered with appropriate nontoxic material to prevent injury to the rat.

    In addition to the appropriately sized cage the rats are to be housed in a temperature controlled environment, where they will not be exposed to the elements, predators, and/or other harmful animals/insects. Clean water, nutritious food, exercise, and veterinary care are to be provided as well. The adopter will provide companionship in the form of at least one same-sex or spayed/neutered cage mate, and sufficient human interaction for proper socialization and mental stimulation. Adopter will not permit young children to handle the rat without proper instruction and supervision.

    C) Adopting person agrees that in the event the rat must be re-homed or if ever the adopter is unable to provide the necessary care (veterinary or other wise), they agree to contact Cuddles & Chaos Rattery, and allow us the right of first refusal to take the rats back. Return of the rats is to be done by the buyer at their expense. There will be no refunds. We also ask that if possible the rats are returned with a suitable cage to house them in. If the adopter has located a good home for the rats, it must be with the knowledge and consent of Cuddles & Chaos Rattery. The rat is not to be sold, given away, turned loose, abandoned, or otherwise disposed of to any person, retailer, pet store, dealer, institution, shelter, auction or other entity.

    D) The breeder is to be notified if said animal develops a serious temperament problem, illness or chronic condition which may be genetic. Adopter understands that while the breeder sells no animals that have health issues at the time of placement, no guarantee is expressed or implied about the health or temperament of this rat. The breeder, Cuddles & Chaos Rattery is hereby absolved from any liability for future damages or injuries caused by the above described animal and any veterinary bills incurred on behalf of said animals.

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