This contract serves to confirm that the below mentioned person/s (hereinafter referred to as “the Adopter”) have accepted the responsibility and ownership of the animal(s) referred to in paragraph 3 of this contract (hereinafter referred to as “the Animal”) from Trash Rats Rattery (hereinafter referred to as “the Seller”) and agree to abide by all terms and conditions. One (1) signed copy of the agreement will remain with the Seller and the Adopter will receive one (1) copy for their personal records.
Adoption Agreement
1. Adopter’s Information Adopter’s Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Adopter’s Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Adopter’s Phone Number: _____________________ Adopter’s Email Address: ______________________
2. Seller’s Information:Trash Rats Rattery Seller’s Name:Laiza Aponte Seller’s Email Address:Trashratsrattery@gmail.com
3. Animal Information: (to be filled out by the Seller) Rat’s Name: Ron_______________ Age/DOB: ___________ Sex: M F Rat’s I.D. #: ______________________________________________ Rat’s Phenotype: __________________________________________
Rat’s Name: ______________________ Age/DOB: ______________ Sex: M F Rat’s I.D. #: ______________________________________________ Rat’s Phenotype: __________________________________________
Rat’s Name: ______________________ Age/DOB: ______________ Sex: M F Rat’s I.D. #: ______________________________________________ Rat’s Phenotype: __________________________________________
Rat’s Name: ______________________ Age/DOB: ______________ Sex: M F Rat’s I.D. #: ______________________________________________ Rat’s Phenotype: __________________________________________
4. Terms, Conditions, and Guarantees 4.1. No monetary refund will be offered at any given time with the exception of extraordinary circumstances to be determined by the Seller. At the Seller’s discretion, animals may be returned and traded for a different animal of the same or lesser value. If trading for an animal of a greater value, the difference may require payment.
4.2. The Animal(s) shall not be sold, leased, loaned, given, or donated to any person or entity without prior written approval from the Seller.
4.3. If the Adopter cannot continue to provide adequate care or wishes to rehome the Animal(s), the Adopter agrees to return the animal to Trash Rats Rattery with a two-week notice prior to the return. Other arrangements can be made if agreed upon by the Adopter and the Seller.
4.4. A Trash Rats Rattery animal is guaranteed to be free of mites and/or lice and respiratory ailments at time of purchase. The Seller is not responsible for the treatment of illnesses after the animal has left the Seller’s care. The Seller is always available to answer questions/concerns regarding the health of the animal for the duration of its life. It is understood that the Animal may present with URI-like symptoms during the first week in a new home. This is considered normal.
4.5. The Animal(s) described above shall not be used for breeding purposes of any kind. Should an accidental breeding occur, all guarantees, terms and conditions are void. The Adopter will be blacklisted from Trash Rats Rattery’s adoption list. A pedigree is not offered with a non-breeding animal.
4.6. The Animal(s) shall always be kept in same-sex pairs at a minimum and are not to be housed with unaltered opposite-sex animals.
4.7. The Adopter agrees to provide adequate food, shelter, water, and veterinary care for the duration of the Animal(s)’s life.
4.8. The Animal(s) is never, under any circumstances, to be “set free” to either live outside an approved domestic environment or be placed in a situation that may endanger them. (Animal Protection Act no. 71 of 1962)
4.9. Trash Rats Rattery does not support the use of fleece or other fabrics as the main bedding type provided due to its dangerous properties. Fleece and flannel are acceptable when used as extra nesting material or as hammocks. Cotton and other threaded materials are never acceptable. It is understood by the Adopter that fleece can aggravate respiratory systems, and can cause permanent lung damage. Use of fleece as the main bedding voids all guarantees. ____ Exception ____ No Exception
4.10. The Adopter understands and agrees that should any of the terms, conditions, and guarantees that have been laid out in this contract be violated, all guarantees shall be voided and any future assistance from the Seller will cease.
4.11. The Adopter understands that it can take two to four weeks on average for new rats to settle into the home.
4.12.If is purchasing the rat(s) for their children they acknowledge that a pet is a huge responsibility outside of a child’s sole care. Child will mean anyone under 18 years of age. Adopter agrees that it is to be a family pet and that they, as the adult/parent, are responsible for the rat(s) care for the entirety of their life.
4.13.Adopter acknowledges and consents that if they break any part of this contract by breeding (on purpose or accidental pairing) or through neglect or abuse, the Seller has full discretion to share the Adopter’s name/location and all correspondence to other breeders, groups, and even publicly to warn and inform others.
4.14.Adopter acknowledges that the rat(s) they have received are the rat(s) they agreed to purchase. By accepting the rat the Adopter agrees that there are no obvious health issues or concerns such as no scabs, wounds, injuries, infestation, or respiratory ailments.
4.15.Adopter has read, understands and acknowledges the liability waiver.
4.16. Adopter is not acting as an agent for any other person or business in the purchase of the rat(s). Adopter agrees they are not purchasing said rat(s) as a gift for another person (outside of point (i) ) Buyer has given correct and truthful contact information.
4.17. Adopter will keep the rat(s) in a proper well-ventilated cage of adequate size. Cage bars need to be no larger than ½ inch wide. Plastic bottoms are suggested against by the Seller. No aquariums, crittertrails or all plastic cages. Keeping your rat(s) in any inappropriate cage will make the health guarantee null and void. If the Adopter misrepresents the cage they will be housing said rat(s) they will forfeit the possession of the rat(s) at the Seller’s request. Adopter will not allow the rat to live free range without the use of a cage or free range without supervision.
4.18. The Adopter will keep the new rat(s) in quarantine for the minimum of forty-five days. This is to ensure new rats are observed and kept safe from any illnesses that another pet might carry. If the Adopter does not quarantine and exposes new rat(s) to other pets then you will not receive a refund and the contract is void. Please quarantine to avoid this and be sure new rat(s) are vet checked within the 48-hours of receiving new rat(s).
5. Additional Terms and Conditions: Breeding Clause 5.1 An additional fee of $______ has been paid for the Animal(s) in order to obtain breeding rights. If an additional fee has been paid, terms 4.3 and 4.4 are voided and no longer apply. The Adopter agrees to maintain contact with the Seller to offer updates on the Animal(s) health and breeding ability. A pedigree will be supplied under completion of paragraph 5.
6. 48 Hour Health Warranty:The buyer will have 48 hours to take the rat/rat’s to the vet to ensure the rat/rats are healthy at the Adopter’s expense. We will provide a refund within those 48 hours if the Adopter can bring proof of health issues that the vet has signed off on.We will only give a refund for the cost of the rat/rats not the vet visit or test done by the vet. After 48 hours that lets us know that they are in good health. Also if for any reason you must return any rats or mice you must meet at the set location the seller asks. The breeder holds the right to have the Rat/Rat’s re-examined by their veterinarian to validate. If the Rat/Rat’s dies within the 48 hour time frame, an autopsy must be done by a veterinarian to determine the cause on Adopter’s expense and the seller is not responsible for cost.
Adopter’s Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________
Seller’s Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ____________
Liability Waiver
It is important to understand that your pet rat can be a vector for diseases. Your rat/rats may or may not show symptoms of these diseases but can still transfer them to you. Many of these diseases do not affect a healthy human adult but for those with immuno-compromised systems, including but not limited to: children under 5, pregnant women, the elderly, those on immune-suppressant drugs, or with viral infections, rats may need to be reconsidered as pets.
This is true of all pets. Taking on any pet, even cats or dogs can pose health risks. Always be smart and if there is an animal bite or scratch from any pet seek medical advice, even more so if someone is a child, pregnant, elderly or have a lower immune system.
I, the breeder,Laiza Aponte (Trash Rats Rattery) , am fully informing, you, the adopter, on this date of the risks of owning pet rats, and you, the adopter hereby, accept the risks of owning pet rats and release, I, the breeder, Laiza Aponte (Trash Rats Rattery), of any liability associated with owning pet rats.
The nature of these viruses and the ease in which they can be spread just from the environment, clothing, being in an area that has wild rodents, etc... means that I can not guarantee that at any moment
Serology Testing
At this time, Trash Rats Rattery does not perform annual serology testing for common zoonotic diseases.
How these diseases spread is not often limited to direct contact, but can be transmitted via indirect contact as well.
Trash Rats Rattery does guarantee that at time of purchase, the Animal has not shown symptoms of any zoonotic disease.
In order to protect any existing rats in a new colony, the Seller suggests following proper quarantine protocols and limiting interaction with other rodents.
By signing below, you, the adopter, agree to the risk associated with pet rat/rats/mice/mouse both listed at trashratsrattery.weebly.com and those
not listed and hereby will release Laiza Aponte (Trash Rats Rattery) from any and all liability of owning a pet rat.
My rats have not been infected though. And you must understand the risk that they can easily become infected through these methods by you and your family as well.
Below is a list of the zoonosis diseases and the symptoms that may be carried by pet rats.
By signing below, you, the Adopter, agree to the risk associated with pet rats both listed at https://www.facebook.com/TrashRatsRattery/ also trashratsrattery.weebly.com and those not listed and hereby will release Laiza Aponte (Trash Rats Rattery) from any and all liability of owning a pet rat.
Adopter’s Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________
Seller’s Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ____________
https://www.jotform.com/pdf-editor/212538970064054?st=bk42TmpkZ3RYcmZOVmNFVGsrNWZreWFrQUFreEgwVFF3VHNRbTBQMXpRak5HbHRONFFMQWIvbGxXdDJlVEVPZWNIV2Q0OG9Fa01WQU9ncDRvZXpVUVNPWjQwK05tbnBER3Y5aVZwZk9Sa2x5NVU4MkVjbVgrNHY2NGNpbElYYlc=
Adoption Agreement
1. Adopter’s Information Adopter’s Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Adopter’s Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Adopter’s Phone Number: _____________________ Adopter’s Email Address: ______________________
2. Seller’s Information:Trash Rats Rattery Seller’s Name:Laiza Aponte Seller’s Email Address:Trashratsrattery@gmail.com
3. Animal Information: (to be filled out by the Seller) Rat’s Name: Ron_______________ Age/DOB: ___________ Sex: M F Rat’s I.D. #: ______________________________________________ Rat’s Phenotype: __________________________________________
Rat’s Name: ______________________ Age/DOB: ______________ Sex: M F Rat’s I.D. #: ______________________________________________ Rat’s Phenotype: __________________________________________
Rat’s Name: ______________________ Age/DOB: ______________ Sex: M F Rat’s I.D. #: ______________________________________________ Rat’s Phenotype: __________________________________________
Rat’s Name: ______________________ Age/DOB: ______________ Sex: M F Rat’s I.D. #: ______________________________________________ Rat’s Phenotype: __________________________________________
4. Terms, Conditions, and Guarantees 4.1. No monetary refund will be offered at any given time with the exception of extraordinary circumstances to be determined by the Seller. At the Seller’s discretion, animals may be returned and traded for a different animal of the same or lesser value. If trading for an animal of a greater value, the difference may require payment.
4.2. The Animal(s) shall not be sold, leased, loaned, given, or donated to any person or entity without prior written approval from the Seller.
4.3. If the Adopter cannot continue to provide adequate care or wishes to rehome the Animal(s), the Adopter agrees to return the animal to Trash Rats Rattery with a two-week notice prior to the return. Other arrangements can be made if agreed upon by the Adopter and the Seller.
4.4. A Trash Rats Rattery animal is guaranteed to be free of mites and/or lice and respiratory ailments at time of purchase. The Seller is not responsible for the treatment of illnesses after the animal has left the Seller’s care. The Seller is always available to answer questions/concerns regarding the health of the animal for the duration of its life. It is understood that the Animal may present with URI-like symptoms during the first week in a new home. This is considered normal.
4.5. The Animal(s) described above shall not be used for breeding purposes of any kind. Should an accidental breeding occur, all guarantees, terms and conditions are void. The Adopter will be blacklisted from Trash Rats Rattery’s adoption list. A pedigree is not offered with a non-breeding animal.
4.6. The Animal(s) shall always be kept in same-sex pairs at a minimum and are not to be housed with unaltered opposite-sex animals.
4.7. The Adopter agrees to provide adequate food, shelter, water, and veterinary care for the duration of the Animal(s)’s life.
4.8. The Animal(s) is never, under any circumstances, to be “set free” to either live outside an approved domestic environment or be placed in a situation that may endanger them. (Animal Protection Act no. 71 of 1962)
4.9. Trash Rats Rattery does not support the use of fleece or other fabrics as the main bedding type provided due to its dangerous properties. Fleece and flannel are acceptable when used as extra nesting material or as hammocks. Cotton and other threaded materials are never acceptable. It is understood by the Adopter that fleece can aggravate respiratory systems, and can cause permanent lung damage. Use of fleece as the main bedding voids all guarantees. ____ Exception ____ No Exception
4.10. The Adopter understands and agrees that should any of the terms, conditions, and guarantees that have been laid out in this contract be violated, all guarantees shall be voided and any future assistance from the Seller will cease.
4.11. The Adopter understands that it can take two to four weeks on average for new rats to settle into the home.
4.12.If is purchasing the rat(s) for their children they acknowledge that a pet is a huge responsibility outside of a child’s sole care. Child will mean anyone under 18 years of age. Adopter agrees that it is to be a family pet and that they, as the adult/parent, are responsible for the rat(s) care for the entirety of their life.
4.13.Adopter acknowledges and consents that if they break any part of this contract by breeding (on purpose or accidental pairing) or through neglect or abuse, the Seller has full discretion to share the Adopter’s name/location and all correspondence to other breeders, groups, and even publicly to warn and inform others.
4.14.Adopter acknowledges that the rat(s) they have received are the rat(s) they agreed to purchase. By accepting the rat the Adopter agrees that there are no obvious health issues or concerns such as no scabs, wounds, injuries, infestation, or respiratory ailments.
4.15.Adopter has read, understands and acknowledges the liability waiver.
4.16. Adopter is not acting as an agent for any other person or business in the purchase of the rat(s). Adopter agrees they are not purchasing said rat(s) as a gift for another person (outside of point (i) ) Buyer has given correct and truthful contact information.
4.17. Adopter will keep the rat(s) in a proper well-ventilated cage of adequate size. Cage bars need to be no larger than ½ inch wide. Plastic bottoms are suggested against by the Seller. No aquariums, crittertrails or all plastic cages. Keeping your rat(s) in any inappropriate cage will make the health guarantee null and void. If the Adopter misrepresents the cage they will be housing said rat(s) they will forfeit the possession of the rat(s) at the Seller’s request. Adopter will not allow the rat to live free range without the use of a cage or free range without supervision.
4.18. The Adopter will keep the new rat(s) in quarantine for the minimum of forty-five days. This is to ensure new rats are observed and kept safe from any illnesses that another pet might carry. If the Adopter does not quarantine and exposes new rat(s) to other pets then you will not receive a refund and the contract is void. Please quarantine to avoid this and be sure new rat(s) are vet checked within the 48-hours of receiving new rat(s).
5. Additional Terms and Conditions: Breeding Clause 5.1 An additional fee of $______ has been paid for the Animal(s) in order to obtain breeding rights. If an additional fee has been paid, terms 4.3 and 4.4 are voided and no longer apply. The Adopter agrees to maintain contact with the Seller to offer updates on the Animal(s) health and breeding ability. A pedigree will be supplied under completion of paragraph 5.
6. 48 Hour Health Warranty:The buyer will have 48 hours to take the rat/rat’s to the vet to ensure the rat/rats are healthy at the Adopter’s expense. We will provide a refund within those 48 hours if the Adopter can bring proof of health issues that the vet has signed off on.We will only give a refund for the cost of the rat/rats not the vet visit or test done by the vet. After 48 hours that lets us know that they are in good health. Also if for any reason you must return any rats or mice you must meet at the set location the seller asks. The breeder holds the right to have the Rat/Rat’s re-examined by their veterinarian to validate. If the Rat/Rat’s dies within the 48 hour time frame, an autopsy must be done by a veterinarian to determine the cause on Adopter’s expense and the seller is not responsible for cost.
Adopter’s Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________
Seller’s Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ____________
Liability Waiver
It is important to understand that your pet rat can be a vector for diseases. Your rat/rats may or may not show symptoms of these diseases but can still transfer them to you. Many of these diseases do not affect a healthy human adult but for those with immuno-compromised systems, including but not limited to: children under 5, pregnant women, the elderly, those on immune-suppressant drugs, or with viral infections, rats may need to be reconsidered as pets.
This is true of all pets. Taking on any pet, even cats or dogs can pose health risks. Always be smart and if there is an animal bite or scratch from any pet seek medical advice, even more so if someone is a child, pregnant, elderly or have a lower immune system.
I, the breeder,Laiza Aponte (Trash Rats Rattery) , am fully informing, you, the adopter, on this date of the risks of owning pet rats, and you, the adopter hereby, accept the risks of owning pet rats and release, I, the breeder, Laiza Aponte (Trash Rats Rattery), of any liability associated with owning pet rats.
The nature of these viruses and the ease in which they can be spread just from the environment, clothing, being in an area that has wild rodents, etc... means that I can not guarantee that at any moment
Serology Testing
At this time, Trash Rats Rattery does not perform annual serology testing for common zoonotic diseases.
How these diseases spread is not often limited to direct contact, but can be transmitted via indirect contact as well.
Trash Rats Rattery does guarantee that at time of purchase, the Animal has not shown symptoms of any zoonotic disease.
In order to protect any existing rats in a new colony, the Seller suggests following proper quarantine protocols and limiting interaction with other rodents.
By signing below, you, the adopter, agree to the risk associated with pet rat/rats/mice/mouse both listed at trashratsrattery.weebly.com and those
not listed and hereby will release Laiza Aponte (Trash Rats Rattery) from any and all liability of owning a pet rat.
My rats have not been infected though. And you must understand the risk that they can easily become infected through these methods by you and your family as well.
Below is a list of the zoonosis diseases and the symptoms that may be carried by pet rats.
- Seoul Strain of Hantavirus
Seoul Virus is a type of hantavirus commonly associated with hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome. Symptoms appear with one to two weeks and in rare cases up to 8 weeks.
Symptoms include:
Intense Headaches
Back and Abdominal Pain
Fever
Chills
Nausea
Blurred Vision
Later symptoms include low blood pressure, acute shock, vascular leakage, and acute renal failure. In rare cases, it can be fatal.
Seoul Virus is transmitted through the feces, urine and saliva. The most common transmission happens when feces, urine, or saliva is dried into dust, the dust particles fly up and we breathe them in. Seoul Virus cannot be spread from person to person or person to rat.
To prevent infection, wear a mask and gloves when cleaning cages, do not use a vacuum or sweep dust particles into the air, spray down any bedding before moving it, wash your hands before and after handling your rat.
- Rat Bite Fever (Streptobacillus moniliformis)
Rat Bite Fever or Streptobacillus moniliformis is an infectious bacteria. Contrary to its name, Rat Bite Fever is found in more than just rats: mice, hamsters and gerbils can also carry it. Symptoms appear within 3-10 days of infection but can take up to three weeks.
Symptoms include:
Fever
Vomiting
Headache
Muscle pain
Joint pain
Rash
In rare cases without treatment, rat bite fever can be fatal.
RBF is transmitted through a scratch or bite from a rodent, handling rodents with the disease, even if they do not bite or scratch you, and through ingesting food and water contaminated with rodent feces. It is not transmitted from person to person.
To prevent RBF, regularly wash your hands, wear protective gloves when washing cages and avoid putting your hands in your mouth when handling your rats and cleaning their cages.
- Salmonellosis
Salmonellosis or salmonella is a common disease which most people associate with undercooked chicken. All common pets can carry salmonella in their digestive tract including: dogs, cats, rats, mice, rabbits, lizards and snakes. Salmonella infection can occur in humans and the animals.
Symptoms for humans include:
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Fever
Abdominal Pain
For the immune-compromised, the symptoms can be life threatening
. Symptoms are rare in small animals but include diarrhea that contains mucus
or blood, lethargy, and they may vomit or have a fever. Prevention of transmission to humans includes making sure you buy animals that appear healthy, animals with severe diarrhea should be avoided. They should be bright eyed and active. Always wash hands after handling an animal and avoid eating or drinking around your pets. If you do become infected, rarely is hospitalization required, the treatment is just lots of fluids while the bacteria moves out of your systems. Symptoms should fade within 5-7 days.
- Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a bacteria called leptospiria.
Symptoms include:
High fever
Headache
Chills
Muscle aches
Vomiting
Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes)
Red eyes
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Rash
Some infected people never show symptoms. They will become sick between 2 days to 4 weeks after exposure. If the first symptoms progress a person may experience kidney or liver failure or meningitis. The second part of the infection is called Weil’s disease.
People can become infected with leptospirosis through contact with urine or other bodily fluids
(not saliva through) and through contact with water, soil or food contaminated with urine of infected animals.
Prevention of transmission includes avoiding urine of infected animals, wash your hands after handling, and not eat or drink around your pets. Be sure to vaccinate your pets against leptospirosis as well.
By signing below, you, the Adopter, agree to the risk associated with pet rats both listed at https://www.facebook.com/TrashRatsRattery/ also trashratsrattery.weebly.com and those not listed and hereby will release Laiza Aponte (Trash Rats Rattery) from any and all liability of owning a pet rat.
Adopter’s Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________
Seller’s Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ____________
https://www.jotform.com/pdf-editor/212538970064054?st=bk42TmpkZ3RYcmZOVmNFVGsrNWZreWFrQUFreEgwVFF3VHNRbTBQMXpRak5HbHRONFFMQWIvbGxXdDJlVEVPZWNIV2Q0OG9Fa01WQU9ncDRvZXpVUVNPWjQwK05tbnBER3Y5aVZwZk9Sa2x5NVU4MkVjbVgrNHY2NGNpbElYYlc=