Austin Guinea Pig Rescue Adoption Application

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY PROCESSING NEW ADOPTION APPLICATIONS. Austin Guinea Pig Rescue is moving to sanctuary-only status. Should we get any adoption returns we will post them for adoption. There will be no new pigs coming in. You are also welcome to check with Second Chance Cavy Rescue in San Antonio, Texas Rustlers Guinea Pig Rescue in DFW, or area shelters that take in guinea pigs such as the Austin Animal Center, the Williamson County Regional Shelter, San Marcos Regional Shelter, City of Georgetown Animal Shelter, and City of Killeen Animal Shelter. Thank you for your support over the years.

Please read the following before completing the adoption application:

Please answer the following questions before deciding on your potential small animal (guinea pig, chinchilla, hedgehog, hamster, gerbil or mouse). We try to ensure the best possible match between animal and adopter. Remember that this is a lifetime commitment. You will be asked to sign a legal contract when adopting one of our small animals and you must pay an adoption fee. This fee includes spaying or neutering (for chinchillas only). The fees go directly to AGPR to help pay for upkeep and medical care. Keep in mind the following points:

The adopter must be within driving distance of Austin, Texas. We do not ship animals.
Small animals must be housed indoors. An onsite visit may be required.
Small animals may not be declawed.
We do not adopt chinchillas to classroom situations.
Indoor chinchillas can live an average of 15-20 years, rabbits and guinea pigs 7-9 years, gerbils and mice 3-5 years, and hamsters 1-3 years. We are looking for those special adopters who will make every effort possible to keep their companion for the entire life of the small animal despite life style changes (divorce, moving, etc.).
Small animals may not be adopted as gifts. All members of a household should visit the prospective animal.
Chinchillas will not be placed in a home where there is an unneutered or unspayed chinchilla. We will only adopt partner animals to a home with the same gender animal unless one of them is spayed or neutered.
We do not adopt small animals to children. We do adopt to families. An adult must sign the adoption contract. Please do not have your children call or email. Applicants under 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian apply on their behalf.

Please understand that the small animals available for adoption are all housed in foster homes. We do not have a shelter facility. We rely on the kindness of volunteers to care for and socialize our foster animals. Sometimes, if an animal has been fostered for a long period of time, a strong bond forms between the foster parent and the animal. The foster parent has the final determination in whether or not the animal will be relinquished into your custody.

Cancellation policy: We understand that sometimes emergencies happen, or you change your mind. We ask that you give us at least 24 hours' notice if you do not intend to keep your appointment. You can contact us by phone, email, text, or Facebook Messaging. Cancellations of less than 24 hours are subject to a cancellation fee. No call no shows will not be considered for future adoption applications.

The adoption fee is currently $30 for guinea pigs, $65 for rabbits, hedgehogs and chinchillas, and $15 for hamsters and gerbils.

We try to reply to all applications within 48-72 hours. If you have not received a phone call or email after 72 hours have passed, please email us at austingpr@gmail.com. (We will not contact you if the application is incomplete (i.e. you only fill out your contact information and possibly pet history).

For questions contact austingpr@gmail.com.

Animal(s) you are applying for:

Name

First Name Last Name

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Email

example@example.com

Phone Number

Area Code Phone Number

Name and Phone Number of person who can always reach you who does not live at the above address

Where do you live?

Do you

How long have you lived at this address?

List all human members of the household and ages of children:

Does any member of your household have a known allergy to animals?

Yes No

Do we have permission to visit your home?

Yes No

If no, why not?

Do you currently have any other pets?

Yes No

If yes, please describe (include all animals including roommates' animals), type, age, sex, spayed/neutered, kept indoors or outdoors, had how long?

Your veterinarian's name and phone number:

List pets owned in the past 10 years, other than those listed above. Include type, age, sex, spayed/neutered, kept indoors or outdoors, had how long, when you stopped owning the animals and reason:

Have you ever lost a pet? What did you do to find him/her?

Have you ever brought an animal to the shelter? If yes, what were the circumstances?

Do you anticipate moving soon? If yes, when?

Please state reason for wanting a small animal as a companion:

Where will you keep your small animal when you're not home?

How much time per day will you be able to interact with your small animal?

If you suddenly relocated or had other drastic lifestyle changes that made it hard to keep your small animal, what would you do with him/her?

Who will care for your small animal when you go out of town, or in case of an emergency?

If your small animal becomes seriously ill or injured and your veterinarian says expensive medical treatment is needed, what will you do?

In terms of training and care, do you thing a small animal will require more, less, or about the same amount of time and effort as a cat?

Since small animals tend to chew, how will you protect your home?

Will your small animal be caged? Size of cage? Material cage constructed of?

Will cage be kept indoors? Which room?

If outdoors, where will cage be in relation to the house, and where in relation to shade and shelter from wind and rain?

How much time will the small animal be uncaged? Indoors and/or outdoors?

How many hours per day will your small animal spend alone?

Where will the small animal sleep at night?

What kind of diet will you provide for your small animal? What brand of pellets, what kind of hay, which vegetables, what kind of treats?

Are you committed to taking full responsibility for your small animal's health and welfare for the rest of its life, which could be 10 years or more?

Yes No

I certify that I am 18 years of age or older and that I live within driving distance of Austin, Texas. Please click Submit when you are done.