Center Valley Animal Rescue 11900 Center Road Quilcene, WA. 98376 (360) 765-0598 Email: sara@centervalleyanimalrescue.org Bunny, Guinea Pigs, Rats Adoption Questionnaire Center Valley Animal Rescue wants to make certain that every animal adopted goes to a loving, safe home where the animal will be well cared for with people who are committed to a lifetime of care for the animal. We also want you to have a successful experience with your new adoptee. If this will be your first one, we recommend that you read, talk with your veterinarian, and talk with other people who have the same type of animal. When you have made the decision that a bunny, guinea pig or rat will fit into your lifestyle, fill out the following questionnaire. This application will not only help us make certain we have the right animal for you but may also help you to consider some aspects of animal care that you had not thought of yet. When you have completed the form you can e-mail it, mail it or fax it. We like to make sure we match the right pet with the right people so please answer truthfully. Adoption Fees: Rabbits – $35; 2 for $60 Guinea Pigs - $35; 2 for $60 Rats - $15; 2 for $20 CONTACT INFORMATION Date_____________ Name _____________________________________ Age_________ Address ____________________________________________________ City ______________________ State ______________ Zip ____________ Phone (home) _______________________ (work) ____________________ E-Mail ________________________________________________________ What is the name &/or description of the animal you are interested in? _______________________________________________________ Who will have primary responsibility for care of this animal? _________ Do you live in a house or apartment? ______________________ If in a house, do you rent or own? _______________________ Do you have children? If so, how old? _______________________________ Page 1 of 3 2/12/2016 Is anyone in the household allergic to animals or hay? ___________________ Why would you like to adopt this animal from Center Valley Animal Rescue? Are you willing to have a Center Valley Animal Rescue representative do a home visit? _______________________________ Will this be your first rabbit, guinea pig or rat? ____________________ If not, what has been your experience with present or past rabbits, guinea pigs or rats? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Will this animal be used for food or as a food source? ____________________ What other animals do you have in your house? _____________________________________________________________ Have they been spayed or neutered? _____________ Are they current on their vaccinations? ____________ How will you introduce this new pet into the family? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ General maintenance: The basic needs of a healthy small animal (food, annual exams, bedding, toys) can cost $200 - $400 a year! Any health or behavioral problems could increase this amount. How much do you anticipate spending yearly for costs like food, veterinary care and medications (if any)? ________________________________________________________ Do you feel you are in a position financially to provide for this pet’s basic needs? _____________________________________________ If you go on vacation or will be away on a trip, what arrangements would be made for animal care? _____________________________________________________________ Rabbit Environment: If adopting a rabbit, will it be indoors or outdoors? ______________________ Page 2 of 3 2/12/2016 If adopting an indoor rabbit, is your home rabbit proofed? (electric cords covered, no chemicals on the floor, plants poisonous to rabbits removed from rabbit areas, etc)? ____________________________________________ What type of enclosure are you planning to use for the rabbit and where will it live?__________________________________________________________ How much time will they spend in their enclosure and how much time will they be allowed to run around? ________________________________________ Guinea Pig or Rat environment: What type of housing will you have for this small animal and where will it be? ___________________________________________________________ How much time will they spend with their human companion? ____________ Matching our animals to adopters: What are you looking for in a pet? (What types of behavior) _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ References: Veterinarian Name _________________________Phone: __________________ Address ________________________________________________ Personal references (2 people not related to you) Name __________________________ Phone __________________ Name __________________________ Phone __________________ I hereby certify that the above information provided on this form is true and accurate. Falsification on this form will be grounds for adoption denial. If, for any reason, I cannot keep the animal adopted from Center Valley Animal Rescue, the animal will be returned to Center Valley Animal Rescue. Signature: Date: Page 3 of 3 2/12/2016