PRECIOUS CRITTERS PET RESCUE
ADOPTION APPLICATION
Thank you for taking the time to complete this application form entirety. The information provided will help us understand your home environment.
Please note: You must be at least 18 years of age to complete this application & sign our adoption contract.
PCPR has the right to refuse any applicant at any time during the adoption process.
* = Required
Animal Information:
(Please fill out even if you don’t have a certain animal in mind)
Animal Type: Small Animal Reptile Bird Breed: Chinchilla Chipmunk Degu Flying Squirrel Gerbil Ground Squirrel Hamster Hedgehog Mouse Rabbit Rat Canary Cockatiel Finch Lovebird Parakeet Gecko Other Breed:
Sex: F M Unknown Age:
Animal's Name(s) or ID #(if have certain pet in mind)
Background Information:
* How did you hear about Precious Critters? Online Friend Classified Ad Other Other
* If you found us on the internet, what website was it?
* Why are you considering adopting an animal?
* If you are adopting a small animal, what type of bedding will you use?
* Have you ever had the type of pet you’re considering adopting in the past?
* If yes, how many years of experience do you have?
* When you go on vacation or in case of an emergency, who will care for your animal?
* This will be a: Family Pet Child’s Pet Your Companion
Classroom Pet Gift Other
* If this animal is to be a classroom pet, please provide information:
Name of school
ISD:
Public or private? Private Public
Address of School:
City State Zip Code:
Phone:
Principal’s Name Teacher’s Name: Class Grade
* Where will this animal be kept?
Indoors Outdoors Garage Other If other
* Who will be primarily responsible for the animal’s care?
* Do you plan on breeding the/se animal/s now or in the future? Yes No
If yes, why?
* Do you plan on showing the/se animal/s now or in the future? Yes No
* What food diet do you use/plan on using for your pet?
* If you don’t already have a specific diet in mind, would you like us to recommend a diet?
Yes No
* Do you have a back up plan for your guinea pig if you die or have to move and can not take your animal with you? Yes No
If yes, please describe:
* If you had to suddenly relocate or had other drastic lifestyle changes that made it hard to keep your animal, what would you do with him/her?
* How many hours on average will you have to spend with the animal daily?
* How many hours a day will your pet spend home alone?
* Are you prepared to make a commitment to this animal’s lifespan?
* Have you ever adopted from a rescue or shelter? Yes No
If yes, please list the organization’s name(s)
* Do you understand that it may take the animal a few weeks to get adjusted to it’s new home environment? Yes No
Contact Information:
* Your Full Name:
* Your Spouse/Partner’s Full Name:
* Home Address:
* City *State *Zip Code
* Drivers License Number (include state):
* Home Number:
* Cell Phone Number:
Work Number:
* E-Mail Address:
* Your Age:
* Your Spouse’s Age:
* What do you live in?
Apartment House Townhouse/Condo Other
* Own or rent? Own Rent
* If you rent, does your landlord approve of animals? Yes No Not sure
* Your landlord’s name:
* Your landlord’s number:
**We will call your landlord to make sure he/she is okay with animals in your home**
* Have you moved in the last 5 years? Yes No
* Do you plan on moving within the next year? Yes No
* Is there a chance you might move within the next 5 years? Yes No Maybe
* Your employer:
* Business/Company you work for:
FAMILY:
* Do you have children? Yes No
* If yes list name(s) & Birthday(s) Below
Name Birthday
* Are there any children besides your own that will frequently be visiting the household? Yes No
If yes, please list below.
* How many adults live in the home:
* How many people total live in the household
* Does anyone is the household have allergies to animals or smoke?
* Are there any other pets in your home? Yes No
* If yes, please list below.
Name Gender Animal Type Species Spayed/Neutered How long have you had this animal? Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
* If no, when was the last time you had a pet?
* Do you have any animals that could possibly injure your new animal?
* Have you ever had to give up an animal? If yes please explain why:
CURRENT EXOTIC VETERINARIAN INFORMATION:
* Do you have an exotic vet for your new pet to go to? Yes No
* If you don’t have an exotic vet, will you be willing to get one? Yes No
* How often do/will you take your pet to the vet?
* How much are you willing to spend on vet care for this animal?
* If your animal becomes seriously ill or injured and your veterinarian says expensive medical treatment is needed, what will you do?
* Do you know that not all vets see exotics? Yes No
If your local vet does not see exotics, would you like us to help you find one? Yes No
* YOUR VETERINARIAN:
Vet’s Name:
* Clinic:
* If you do have a vet, are you willing to provide records? Yes No
* As part of our Adoption Contract, if you no longer want or are unable to care of your critter(s), he/she/they must be returned to PCPR.
Are you okay with this? Yes No
* If not, please explain why:
Anything else?
Is there anything else you would like us to know about?
Thank you for submitting this application.
P.C.P.R. will review it.
**Please know that we have the right to decline any application at any time during the process if we feel this home is not suitable for the animal.**
Thanks,