Your real name:
Your city: (we are in Grand Rapids, MI)
Your email address:
Your age if you are under 18:
If you are under 18, please list the name and phone number of your parent or guardian, so we can verify that you have permission to adopt a rat from us:
What type and how many rats were you thinking about getting from the rescue?
I consider myself the following type of rat owner:
Complete Newbie (never had a rat before!)
Inexperienced (had one as a kid)
Somewhat Experienced (have had a couple before)
Confident and Experienced (dealt with illness, have some great stories!)
Professional Rat Keeper (seen it all!)
Have you owned rats in the past?
Yes No
Do you own rats currently?
Yes No
If yes, how many and what sexes?
Males: #
Females: #
Neutered/Spayed: #
Do you own any other pets? If yes, how many and what type?
Dogs: #
Cats: #
Birds: #
Guinea Pigs: #
Hamsters/Gerbils/Mice: #
Chinchillas/Degus/Prairie Dogs: #
Squirrels/Flying Squirrels: #
Rabbits: #
Snakes: #
Lizards/Frogs: #
Fish: #
Please remember to answer the next questions honestly. They do not necessarily disqualify you from owning a Rat!
Do any of these pets currently subsist on rodents such as feeder mice and rats?
Yes No
If yes, please check all that apply:
I buy live feeder mice/pinkies and feed them to my pet:
I buy live feeder rats/pinkies and feed them to my pet:
I breed my own mice and live feed:
I breed my own mice and prekill:
I breed my own rats and live feed:
I breed my own rats and prekill:
I buy frozen mice or rats and feed them to my pet:
I feed Snake Sausage or other rodent substitute:
If you currently own rats or have owned rats in the past, have you ever had one become ill with a head tilt, tumor, or respiratory infection? Yes No No Previous Rats
If yes, what was done about it?
Do you currently have a vet who is experienced in treating rats and other exotics?
Yes No
If yes, please give me the name of your vet and his/her practice:
If you have owned rats in the past, have you ever had a pregnant rat? Yes No No Previous Rats
If yes, how did she get pregnant? (Check all that might apply)
I bought her from a petstore that way, didn't know she was when I bought her
I bought her from a petstore when I knew she was pregnant
I bought her from a breeder that way, but didn't know she was when I bought her
I bought her from a breeder knowing she was pregnant
She accidentally became pregnant because I/petstore misjudged her/cagemate's gender
She accidentally became pregnant when she/male rat escaped from cage
I deliberately bred her
I am/was a breeder of rats
Do you currently have a suitable rat cage?
Yes No
What type of cage is it: (Check all the apply)
Martin's Powercoated Cage:
Martin's Galvanized Cage:
Other powdercoated wire cage:
Other galvanized wire cage:
10 Gallon Aquarium:
20 Gallon + Aquarium:
Other:
If you don't have a rat cage, where are you planning to get one?
What bedding do you currently use for your rodent pets or will you be using for your rat?
Cedar
Pine
Corncob
Aspen Shavings
CareFRESH
Yesterday's News
Cell-Sorb
Sani-Chips
Fabric/Cloth
Other:
What food do you current use for your rats, or will you be using for your Rats?
How often do you plan on handling your rats?
Almost constantly
Daily
Several times weekly
Weekly
Not that often
What is the primary purpose of this rat?
A companion for me
A companion for my child
A companion for my other rat(s)
A classroom pet
Showing
Breeding
Please list the clubs/organizations you are a member of:
RMCA
RMFE
AFRMA
NARR
NIRO (RSA-Associated)
Rat Fanciers of the Lakes (RSA-Associated)
Great Lakes Fancy Rat Association
Other:
Where have you gotten rats from in the past?
Why do you want a Rat?
FOR BREEDERS, FORMER BREEDERS AND RESCUES ONLY:
Please list your rattery or rescue name:
Your rattery initials:
How many years have you been breeding rats:
(Adoption application borrowed from BVR Rattery's Form. Thanks!)