Name
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First Name
Last Name
Birth Year
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Email
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Phone
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Preferred method of contact
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Texting
Emailing
What city and state do you currently live in?
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What is your current living situation?
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I own my home
I rent my home/apartment
I live with family
I live in campus/school housing
Other
If you do not currently own your home, please check all that apply.
I understand that, like any pet, adopting a rat carries certain risks, such as salmonella and hantavirus. I confirm that I have researched the potential health risks of owning pet rats, will maintain proper sanitation after handling them, and acknowledge that Coastline Pets is not liable for any such risks.
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Have you adopted any rats from us before?
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Have you ever owned pet rats before?
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This will be my first time owning rats and I am so excited!
I owned rats in the past, but don't anymore.
I currently have pet rats at home.
If you currently own rats, what age and sex are they? If you owned rats in the past, how many and for how long?
Rattery Name
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Year Established
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Link to Your Website
Link to any Social Media Accounts
Has your rattery ever operated under a different name? If so, what was the previous name and what prompted the change?
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Are you currently mentored by another breeder? If yes, please provide their name and contact information.
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Do you collaborate with any sister ratteries? If yes, please provide their names and the nature of your collaboration.
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Do you maintain pedigrees and genetic records for your breeding lines? If yes, please explain some of the things you currently track with your lineage.
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Are you affiliated with any breeder organizations or registries? Please list them.
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Are you an active participant in any online breeder groups, forums, or associations?
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Do you breed any other species? If yes, please specify.
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Where within your residence are the rats housed?
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How many litters do you currently have annually, and do you have plans to increase or decrease this number?
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Approximately how many litters have you bred since establishing your rattery?
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Have you purchased breeding stock from other ratteries? If yes, list the ratteries and whether they are aware and have consented to you breeding their lines.
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Have you conducted any serological testing within your rattery? If yes, please detail the types of tests performed, frequency, and any notable results.
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What are your primary goals in your breeding program? (e.g., temperament, health, specific varieties)
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Which rat varieties are you currently working with?
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Do you breed for: (Select all that apply)
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At what age do you begin breeding your males?
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At what age do you begin breeding your females?
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What is the acceptable weight range for breeding does in your program?
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How long do you go between litters for a breeding female?
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How many litters do you allow a single female to have?
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What is your protocol for rats that have been retired from your breeding program? Do you keep them as pets, rehome them, or utilize another method?
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At what age do you retire your breeding rats?
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What criteria do you use to determine breeding eligibility?
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Do you practice line breeding, inbreeding, or outcrossing? Please explain your approach and reasoning.
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Do you perform temperament testing? If yes, describe your methods and criteria.
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How do you handle rats that do not meet your breeding standards? (e.g., pet placement, culling)
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What type of bedding do you use, and why?
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What diet do you feed your rats? Specify if it varies for pregnant, nursing, or juvenile rats.
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How frequently do you handle your adult rats?
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What types of enrichment do you provide to your rats to promote mental stimulation and physical activity?
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Could you describe a typical week in your rattery, including tasks such as feeding, cleaning, health checks, and socialization?
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How often do you perform spot cleaning of your rat enclosures?
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What is your schedule for deep cleaning, and what does this process entail?
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Do you engage in handling and socialization of pups prior to weaning? If so, describe your methods and frequency.
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Do you have a quarantine protocol for new or returning rats? Please describe.
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How do you handle illnesses or injuries within your rattery? Specify for minor injuries, major injuries, respiratory infections, external parasites, etc.
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Do you have a veterinarian experienced with rats? Provide their contact information.
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Do you practice culling? If yes, differentiate between soft culling (pet placement) and hard culling (euthanasia), including methods used.
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Under what circumstances would you consider euthanasia?
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If a mother rat is observed struggling to care for her litter, what steps do you take to ensure the well-being of the pups?
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How do you address cases where a pup is failing to thrive? Do you attempt interventions such as milk supplementation, or do you opt for culling? Please elaborate on your approach.
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Do you breed or sell feeder rats? If yes, are they from separate lines than your pet rats?
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If you breed or sell feeder rats, do you allow the purchase of live feeders? If so, what sizes/ages?
Are you transparent with adopters about your breeding practices and the origins of your rats?
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Do you have an application process for adopters? Please describe or link us to your form.
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Do you require adopters to sign a contract? If yes, provide a brief overview of its terms or link us to view it.
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What are your requirements for adopters regarding housing, diet, and care?
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Do you adopt out single rats, or do you require them to be adopted in pairs or groups?
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Do you allow adopters to adopt both sexes? Why or why not?
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How do you advertise available litters or rats?
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Do you maintain a waitlist for prospective adopters? If so, how is it managed?
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At what age do you typically adopt out your rats to new homes? Do you have different age requirements based on sex or other factors?
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Do you sell rats to other breeders? If so, what criteria must be met for you to approve such sales?
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How do you handle the remains of rats that have passed away in your care?
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Do you perform necropsies or seek veterinary insight to determine the cause of death?
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How did you hear about us?
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Why do you want to adopt breeder rats from Coastline Pets?
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Are there specific varieties you are interested in acquiring from Coastline Pets?
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Are you willing to adhere to a breeding contract that stipulates you will not adopt rats from Coastline Pets to other breeders without express permission?
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Do you have a specific time frame of when you are looking to adopt breeder rats from us?
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Do you agree to provide updates on the health and status of rats acquired from Coastline Pets upon request?
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Will you require transport?
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Please reach out if you are in a circumstance where you can no longer care for the rats you adopted from us. We will assist with rehoming and foster the rats if necessary. Our rats mean a lot to us and we want to see them go to great homes! Do you agree to contact us if you ever need to rehome the adopted rat(s)?
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Is there anything else you would like us to know?
Do you have any comments or questions for us?
Do you understand and accept that Coastline Pets reserves the right to decline any application without providing a reason?
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By signing your name below you are agreeing to be notified through your preferred contact about your application status and future litters. You are also agreeing that all above responses were answered truthfully and to the best of your ability.
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