Rat Adoption Agreement

Current Owner's Name:

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Animal's Name:

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Animal's Date of Birth:

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Description:

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I, ____________________________, hereinafter referred to as the adopter, agree that the above described animal is being adopted by me solely as a pet for myself and/or my immediate family. I agree that I will not sell, give away or otherwise dispose of said animal to any person, dealer, auction, institution or any other entity or abandon said animal for any reason.

If at a later date I am unable or unwilling to keep this pet, I agree to first contact the above described current owner and give them the option to reclaim said pet animal at no charge. If the above described current owner is unable or unwilling to reclaim said pet animal, I will place said pet privately as a pet.

I agree to care for the above described pet in a humane and responsible manner and to provide it with clean and adequate shelter, food, water and veterinary care. Additionally, I agree to meet all special needs or requirements of the adopted animal indicated below:

	OLDER FEMALE- has not been bred and is at least 8 months or older. She is not to be bred due to possible labor complications or death. If pet becomes pregnant due to unfortunate accident, the above described current owner will be notified immediately.
	PET ONLY CONTRACT- will not be bred without current owner's consent along with an additional fee of up to $60. IF, for any reason, the animal becomes pregnant, adopter will notify the current owner immediately. Breeding this animal intentionally without the written permission of the current owner is strictly forbidden. In the event the animal is intentionally bred without written permission, current owner reserves the right to reclaim the animal and its offspring (to be delivered to current owner by adopter at adopter's expense) and/or take legal action against adopter. In the event current owner has to take legal action, all related court costs, legal fees, filing fees, attorney's fees, etc. incurred by current owner will be paid by adopter as well as any rewards, financial or otherwise, from the court.
	BREEDING CONTRACT-this animal is sold with a full breeding contract and is sold as a pet/show breeder only. This animal, its offspring and future generations will not be sold as food or bred with the intention of producing food for any other animal. In the event it is discovered that adopter is using this animal or its offspring as food for reptiles or any other animal, current owner reserves the right to reclaim the animal and its offspring (to be delivered to current owner by adopter at adopter's expense) and/or take legal action against adopter. In the event current owner has to take legal action, all related court costs, legal fees, filing fees, attorney's fees, etc. incurred by current owner will be paid by adopter as well as any rewards, financial or otherwise, from the court.

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I agree that the adoption fee of $__________ helps cover the current owner's expense of raising and caring for the animal and is not refundable after a trial period of thirty (30) days. I understand and agree that the current owner makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, about the above mention of the animal's temperament or health and is absolved from any liability for future damages or injuries caused by said animal or veterinary bills. I also understand and agree that the current owner further gives no guarantees, expressed or implied of the suitability of the animal to the adopter and/or his/her family.

Adopter's Name:

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Check those required:

[_____] Landlord's Phone/Contact: ____________________________________________________

(verification that pets are permitted by lease)

[_____] Other: ____________________________________________________________________

I certify that all statements made by me on this adoption agreement are true and correct. I agree that the current owner has the right to confiscate the above described animal(s) in the event that any statements about me are found false and/or my check for the adoption fee is returned for insufficient funds.

ADOPTER'S SIGNATURE:

DATE:

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CURRENT OWNER'S SIGNATURE:

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