PRECIOUS CRITTERS PET RESCUE

GUINEA PIG 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

 

Your Contact Information:

 

*     Your Full Name: 

*     Your Spouse/Partner’s Full Name:  

*     Home Address:   

*     City      *State    *Zip Code

     * Drivers License Number:

*     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 






*     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? 

 

 Animal Information: 

What are you looking for in a guinea pig? Or do you already have one in mind?

Guinea Pig's Name(s) or ID #             

If don't already have one in mind, please include the gender, age, coloring/coat length you are looking for:

        

How many piggies are you wanting to adopt?*

 

 *Please know we only adopt out single guinea pigs as companions to piggies you may already have. If you don't already have a guinea pig, please consider adopting a pair or trio, as guinea pigs are very social creatures and do better with cagemates.

*  Why are you considering adopting a guinea pig?

 

 *  Have you ever had a guinea pig in the past?        * If yes, how many years of experience do you have?

* Do you have a suitable sized cage for your new guinea pig? Unfortunately, most cages found in pet stores are too small to adequately house a guinea pig. We recommend C&C cages (you may read about them at www.guineapigcages.com) which are fairly inexpensive and easy to build and maintain.

* What type of bedding will you use for your guinea pig?*

 

*Pine, cedar and other scented wood shavings are very dangerous for  guinea pigs and are known to cause respiratory infections. Aspen bedding is safe and fairly cheap, however it is quite messy and doesn't absorb very well. We use Carefresh bedding, as for C&C cages it has work well: it's clean, absorbent, and though expensive is purchased through the store, they can be purchased from Petco.com for a pack of three which usually lasts about 2 months.

*     What guinea pig pellet diet do you use/plan on using for your guinea pig?*

 *A good quality pellet diet is very important. A pellet diet with "treats" and "vitamins" is actually quite unhealthy for guinea pigs. A plain pellet-based diet is much better. We feed our guinea pigs Oxbow Guinea Pig food. This can be purchased from Petsmart or directly through us.

* Where will this animal be kept? 

    If other  

* Who will be primarily responsible for the animal’s care?

*     Do you plan on breeding the/se guinea pig/s now or in the future? Yes No

     If yes, why?

*     Do you plan on showing the/se guinea pig/s now or in the future? Yes No

 If yes, why?

*     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 guinea pig, what would you do with him/her?

 

*     Are you prepared to make a commitment to this animal’s lifetime that could last between 5 to 8 years (average guinea pig lifespan)? 

Yes No

 *Have you ever adopted from a rescue or shelter? Yes No

If yes, please list the organization’s name(s)

 

 

*     Are there currently any pets in your home?     Yes No 

*     If yes, please list below.

Name                    Gender         Animal Type     Species           Spayed/Neutered
                    Yes No   
                    Yes No   
                    Yes No   
                    Yes No   
                    Yes No   
                    Yes No   
                    Yes No   
                    Yes No   
                    Yes No   
                    Yes No   

 

*     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:  

 

Background Information:

* How did you hear about Precious Critters?     

 

 * If you found us on the internet, what website was it?   

* When you go on vacation or in case of an emergency, who will care for your animal?  

 

* This guinea pig 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

 

CURRENT EXOTIC VETERINARIAN INFORMATION:

 

*     Do you have an exotic vet for your new piggy 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 small 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 your interest in adopting a rescued piggy. You will be contacted by a P.C.P.R. volunteer once your application is received and reviewed. Please know we are volunteer run and don't have set business hours, however, if you are not contacted within 48 hours after submitting this application please give us a call or email to insure we have received it. Thank you!