Adoption Contract

Please have a read of our adoption contract to ensure you are able to comply with the terms before adoption

1. The adopter must be AT LEAST 18 years old. We will not sell to minors, this is not negotiable.

2. The adopter accepts the responsibility for caring for above rat(s) and providing for its welfare.

3. The adopter agrees that above rat(s) will receive prompt medical care if and when it is needed.

4. The adopter agrees to not let their rats interact or play with other animals.

5. The adopter agrees to provide companionship for above rat(s) with at least one rat companion of the same sex.

6. The adopter agrees to provide the above rat(s) with daily exercise in a safe environment.

7. The adopter agrees to keep the above rat(s) in a safe and comfortable enclosure that is regularly cleaned.

8. The adopter agrees to feed above rat(s) a well-balanced recommended diet, and provide clean water.

9. The adopter agrees that, if they are no longer able to care for their pet(s), the above rat(s) will not be sold or given to any pet shop, animal shelter, rescue, or re-homed in any way without first contacting the breeder.

10. The adopter agrees never to mentally or physically abuse the above rat(s).

11. The adopter agrees to keep the breeder updated on major health or temperament issues related to the above rat(s), including date(s) of death.

12. The breeder guarantees the that the rat(s) being sold, is/are in good health. The Breeder cannot guarantee the rats continued good health upon leaving the premises of the Rattery. The adopter has examined the rat(s) they are adopting and agrees that the rat(s) appear to be healthy.

13. If the above rat(s) is being adopted as a pet only (non-breeding), the adopter will not purposefully allow it to breed. If any accidental litters are to occur then the breeder must be notified immediately.