This is the agreement that pet adopters fill out
When they pick up their rats
*breeders will have a separate contract*
Adoption Agreement
The following constitutes an agreement between Kimberly Millspaugh, (hereinafter referred to as adoption counselor) and _________________________________Buyer's Name (hereinafter referred to as adopter) regarding rats purchased and listed on this document (hereinafter referred to as rat). These terms and conditions are entered into and agreed upon by both adopter and adoption counselor and they acknowledge the moral and legal worth of this contract.
1. This rat is adopted as a companion animal and family member and is to be cared for as such. The rat is to live in the adopter's living quarters or in such living arrangement agreed upon by both the adoption counselor and adopter. This rat(s) shall be housed with another rat of the same sex or with an altered rat of the opposite sex.
2. Breeding of rat(s) #_________ is not permissible. PET ONLY CONTRACT __________.
Breeding of rat(s) #_________ is permissible. BREEDER CONTRACT ___________.
3. The breeder and adopter agree to use RRR in the formal naming of this rat on websites , in shows and other official documentation where the rat’s name is stated.
4. The adopter is expected to keep the rat in a safe and comfortable environment at all times, ensuring the rat always has food and water provided for it, and avoiding temperature extremes or placing the rat in a situation where another animal could cause harm to it.
5. If the rat is living in a household with children, the adopter is expected to supervise small children around the rat and assumes the responsibility of caring for the rat, ensuring that is needs are met on a daily basis.
6. The adopter is also expected to attend to the health needs of the rat, including keeping it in a sanitary environment and providing proper medical treatment should it be necessary.
7. The adopter acknowledges they are in a position to keep the rat for its entire life. Breeders are permitted to find properly screened Pet Only homes for the rat once it is retired from breeding. Breeding rights may not be transferred to any other breeder.
8. If for any reason during the life of this rat the adopter decides he/she does not want the rat, the adopter will contact the adoption counselor. At no time shall the rat end up in a pet store, breeding farm, or similar organization engaged in the utilization of rats as food for other animals or sale for commercial profit, nor to any individual or entity engaged in research, in an animal shelter, humane society, or similar organization, nor shall the rat be set loose to fend for himself. The rat shall not be placed with any individual without the specified consent of the adoption counselor.
Adopter’s Signature: _____________________________________Date: ___________
Adopter's Address (including city and zip) _______________________________________________________________
Adopter's E-Mail: ______________________________________Phone: ____________________________________
HEALTH GUARANTEE: To the best of the adoption counselor’s knowledge, this rat is free of any illness or contagious disease. The adopter is responsible for quarantine of the rat for two weeks after taking possession of it. If the rat develops any illness or contagious disease within those two weeks, the adopter has the privilege of returning the rat to the adoption counselor for a refund within that time period. Any illness that occurs after that time period is the responsibility of the adopter. No other warranties, expressed or implied, are made under this contract, as stated herein.
Adoption counselor’s Signature: _______________________________ Date:________________
1. This rat is adopted as a companion animal and family member and is to be cared for as such. The rat is to live in the adopter's living quarters or in such living arrangement agreed upon by both the adoption counselor and adopter. This rat(s) shall be housed with another rat of the same sex or with an altered rat of the opposite sex.
2. Breeding of rat(s) #_________ is not permissible. PET ONLY CONTRACT __________.
Breeding of rat(s) #_________ is permissible. BREEDER CONTRACT ___________.
3. The breeder and adopter agree to use RRR in the formal naming of this rat on websites , in shows and other official documentation where the rat’s name is stated.
4. The adopter is expected to keep the rat in a safe and comfortable environment at all times, ensuring the rat always has food and water provided for it, and avoiding temperature extremes or placing the rat in a situation where another animal could cause harm to it.
5. If the rat is living in a household with children, the adopter is expected to supervise small children around the rat and assumes the responsibility of caring for the rat, ensuring that is needs are met on a daily basis.
6. The adopter is also expected to attend to the health needs of the rat, including keeping it in a sanitary environment and providing proper medical treatment should it be necessary.
7. The adopter acknowledges they are in a position to keep the rat for its entire life. Breeders are permitted to find properly screened Pet Only homes for the rat once it is retired from breeding. Breeding rights may not be transferred to any other breeder.
8. If for any reason during the life of this rat the adopter decides he/she does not want the rat, the adopter will contact the adoption counselor. At no time shall the rat end up in a pet store, breeding farm, or similar organization engaged in the utilization of rats as food for other animals or sale for commercial profit, nor to any individual or entity engaged in research, in an animal shelter, humane society, or similar organization, nor shall the rat be set loose to fend for himself. The rat shall not be placed with any individual without the specified consent of the adoption counselor.
Adopter’s Signature: _____________________________________Date: ___________
Adopter's Address (including city and zip) _______________________________________________________________
Adopter's E-Mail: ______________________________________Phone: ____________________________________
HEALTH GUARANTEE: To the best of the adoption counselor’s knowledge, this rat is free of any illness or contagious disease. The adopter is responsible for quarantine of the rat for two weeks after taking possession of it. If the rat develops any illness or contagious disease within those two weeks, the adopter has the privilege of returning the rat to the adoption counselor for a refund within that time period. Any illness that occurs after that time period is the responsibility of the adopter. No other warranties, expressed or implied, are made under this contract, as stated herein.
Adoption counselor’s Signature: _______________________________ Date:________________
