Adoption Agreement

  

The following constitutes an agreement between Rachel Miller, (hereinafter referred to as adoption counselor) and _________________________________Buyer's Name (hereinafter referred to as adopter) regarding rats purchased and listed on this document (hereinafter referred to as rat). These terms and conditions are entered into and agreed upon by both adopter and adoption counselor and they acknowledge the moral and legal worth of this contract.   

 

Therefore, it is agreed upon that:   

 

1. This rat is adopted out first and foremost as a companion animal and family member and is to be cared for as such. The rat is to live with humans in the adopter's living quarters or in such living arrangement agreed upon by both the adoption counselor and adopter.  

 

2.  Breeding of rat(s) #_________ is not permissible.    PET ONLY CONTRACT __________.  

     Breeding of rat(s) #_________  is permissible.         BREEDER CONTRACT __________.

3. In the event that the adopter wishes to enter this rat in a show or register this rat through a registering agency, adopter agrees to use the prefix PCKG in the formal naming of this rat. The Breeder and adopter agree to use PCKG in the formal naming of this rat on websites and all other official documentation where rat's name is stated (i.e. contracts and pedigrees).

 

 4. The adopter is expected to keep the rat in a safe and comfortable environment at all times, ensuring the rat always has food and water provided for it, and avoiding temperature extremes or placing the rat in a situation where another animal could cause harm to it.  The adopter is expected to supervise small children around the rat.

 

 5. The adopter is also expected to attend to the health needs of the rat, including keeping it in a sanitary environment and providing proper medical treatment should it be necessary.

 

 6. If for any reason during the life of this rat the adopter decides he/she does not want the rat, the adopter will advise and consult with the adoption counselor regarding placement of the rat. At no time will the adopter sell or give the rat to any pet store, breeding farm, or similar organization engaged in the utilization of rats as food for other animals or sale for commercial profit, nor to any individual or entity engaged in research. For no reason should this rat be placed in any shelter, humane society, or with a similar organization, nor shall the rat be placed with any individual without the specified consent of the adoption counselor and at no time will the adopter set the rat loose to fend for himself.

 

Adopter’s Signature: _____________________________________Date: ___________

Adopter's Address __________________________________________________________ Adopter's E-Mail:  _______________________________ Phone: _______________________

   

 

 HEALTH GUARANTEE: To the best of the adoption counselor’s knowledge, this rat is free of any illness or contagious disease. The adopter is responsible for quarantine of the rat for two weeks after taking possession of it. If the rat develops any illness or contagious disease within those two weeks, the adopter has the privilege of returning the rat to the adoption counselor for a refund within that time period. Any illness that occurs after that time period is the responsibility of the adopter. No other warranties, expressed or implied, are made under this contract, as stated herein.

 

Adoption counselor’s Signature:  _______________________________

Date:  ____________________