So you might be interested in adopting kittens from Rattery Shita... ? Nice to hear!

By filling out the kitten application form, we’re hoping to learn a bit more about you and your (future) rats, as we want our kittens all go to loving homes. If you’re having trouble with a question or something isn’t clear – please just let me know – I’ll gladly help.

PERSONAL INFO
First- and Lastname
Date of birth
Address
Postal code and City
Phone number(s)
Email(s)
Are you a member of an online Rat message board, or are you active online any other way with Rats?
(i.e webpage, blog, imagesite) If yes, please state your nickname or give the url.
RATTY EXPERIENCE
Do you or did you have Rats before? If so, tell me something about it!
In what sort of group would the kittens be welcomed into? (i.e. group dynamic, how big a group, age)
Why have you chosen Rats to be your pets?
RESERVATION
Do you have a preference for a particular combination? If so, please explain why you prefer this litter.
What sex do you want your kittens to be? And why?
How many kittens do you want to reserve? Why this number?
Are you looking for a particular variety, or is there any variation you’d rather not have?
Would you like to breed with them? If so, can you tell me something about your breeding plans?
If your preference doesn’t show up in the litter, would you settle for a different kitten? Or prefer to wait for the next litter? Or rather try your luck with a reservation elsewhere?
Where do you know Rattery Shita from? Can you name a reason why you picked Rattery Shita?
Is there anything else you want to share about your reservation?
HOUSING, BEDDING & FEEDING
In what room will your Rat cage be? Is there any smoking in that room? If so, what precautions will you take to keep your Rats breathing fresh air?
What are the dimensions of the cage they’ll be living in? How many Rats would you keep in there as a max?
What else do you have laying around or hanging in the cage? (i.e. hammocks, toys, chews, platforms)
Do you have anexercise wheel? (approximately 28-33 cm.)
Will the Rats be allowed outside the cage? If so, where would this be, and how often?
What bedding will you be using in the cage? Will you use some other type of bedding in the toilets?
What brand of food will you be giving the Rats? Will you be giving them any other type of food?
Do you give them treats? If so, what kind of treats do you have in mind?
MEDICAL
What kind of things have to occur for you to want to visit the veterinarian? And can you maybe name a situation when you wouldn’t find a visit necessary?
What’s the name of your vet, and at what practice is he/she working? Have you had any experience yet with this vet and/or practice?
Can your vet be reached by phone after opening hours? For emergencies, can you visit in the weekend or at night?
GENERAL QUESTIONS
Rats do well living in groups, but they also love to have some human attention. What attention will you be giving them? (i.e. what time of day, how many hours, petting, individual attention)
Besides you, who else will be in contact with the Rats? And to what degree?
Is there anyone in your household that is asthmatic or has animal allergies?
Have you had to give away any of your pets in the past? (i.e. due to relationship ending, changed job)
Is there anything else you would like to mention?

Thank you for your time! Please return this form by e-mail to Sandra at: