Rat Adoption Application


  • On adopting animals from STAR, you will be asked to sign an Adoption Contract which you can preview here. Please ensure you are happy with this before proceeding.
  • Rats are prone to health problems such as tumours and respiratory infections. Treatment can be expensive and you may need to look around to find a vet experienced with treating exotic animals. A lump removal, for example, can cost in excess of £50. You need to be sure that you are willing and able to cover these costs should your rats fall ill.
  • STAR is reliant on donations to continue our work. We do ask that you make a donation when adopting from us. There is no fixed amount but we appreciate anything you can spare.

Please note - we have had some technical problems with the form recently. If you have any difficulties please Email Us


Subject
Your Name
Address
Email Address  
 Your Age
Please list any animal related internet forums of which you are a member
What are your forum usernames?
Home Phone Number 
 Mobile Phone Number
When is the best time to contact you?
Where did you hear about us?
What rats do you have currently? Please list their names, ages and whether
they are neutered.
What rats have you had previously? What happened to them?
Where did your rats come from?
If breeder or rescue can we contact them for a reference? If so please list their details.
Please give details of any other rat references we can approach
Any other relevant info on your rat experience
How many rats are you looking to adopt?
Do you want to adopt bucks or does?
What age range are you looking for?

What personality types would you consider (tick all that apply)?




Are you looking to house your new rats with your existing rats? If so which ones?
What will you do if your new rats don't get on with your existing rats?
What cage will you be housing them in? Please give dimensions
Please attach a picture of the cage set up ready for the rats
What bedding or substrate will you use?
What extra furnishings (eg toys, beds etc) will be in the cage?
Where in the house will the cage be placed?
How much free range time will the rats get? Where in the house will that be?
What food will you feed them?
What other pets do you have?
Where did they come from? Can we approach breeder or rescue for a reference?
Are you planning to purchase or adopt any animals in the near future? If so what and where from?
Are there any children in your household? If so please list their ages.

What involvement will the children have in the care of the rats?




Are you planning on having the rats neutered?
What would you do with the rats while you are on holiday?
Why do you want some/more rats?
Why are you looking to adopt some rescue rats in particular?
What is your housing situation?




If you don't own your home, can you provide a letter from the owner confirming that you have permission to keep pets?
How much would you be willing to spend on vet fees and other expenses?
Have you previewed our adoption contract and are you willing to sign and abide by it?
Are you happy to provide us with updates on the animals?
Under what circumstances do you feel you would need to return the animals to STAR?
In your own words, why do you feel you would make a good home for these rats?
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