Adoption Contract, Tuna's Guinea Pig Rescue

Name

First

Last

Date / Time

Name of Guinea Pig(s)

1) I will review and adhere to the TGPR care guide located at https://tunasguineapigrescue.com/careguide/ *

I agree

2) The guinea pig(s) will have proper vitamin C rich foods and supplements to prevent disease. This can come in the form of vitamin C rich foods (bell peppers), oxbow cookies or liquid vitamin C (child’s life). It will not be added to water. *

I agree

3) The adopted guinea pig(s) will receive unlimited, good quality hay, appropriate pellets and fresh veggies daily. Juveniles (under 3 months) will receive alfalfa-based pellets and hay when available. *

I agree

4)Any guinea pigs adopted from TGPR will be housed in the submitted cage or a comparable cage which is at least 10 square feet (for a pair) and in an indoor location. This equates to a 2X4 c&c cage and will increase for more than 2 pigs. Males will require a 2x5. If the guinea pigs are allowed outside it will only be on untreated grass or in a playpen, in an enclosure with a roof or lid to protect from predators, in a location with provided shade and out of direct sunlight and under direct adult supervision. Time outside should be limited to short trips to prevent overheating. *

I agree

5) Guinea pigs from TGPR will NEVER be used for breeding or purposely housed with or near those of the opposite sex. Those found to be breeding adopted guinea pigs will be prosecuted within the extent of state law. *

I agree

6) I have never been convicted of animal cruelty and I have no pending animal cruelty or neglect case against me or any member of my home. *

I agree

7) The required adoption fee will be paid prior to transport and/or transfer of ownership. *

I agree

8) TGPR volunteers will contact adoptive owners 30, 60, 90 days and 1 year post adoption for regular check ins and wellness confirmation. If I fail to respond, the staff will attempt to contact my references. If checks cannot be completed, I acknowledge that is a breach of contract and could result in retrieval of the animals. *

I agree

9) Any adopted guinea pigs will be returned to TGPR if you can no longer care for or house the animals. *

I agree

10) A “new patient” vet appointment will be scheduled for the adopted guinea pigs within 3 months of adoption from TGPR. *

I agree

11) If my adopted pigs should show signs of illness I will immediately take them to my designated exotic vet for treatment. *

I agree

12) I will provide basic maintenance care, including regular nail trimming, well visits with my vet and boar cleaning for males. *

I agree

I agree to the above standards and policies. I also confirm that all of the information provided in my application is accurate. If for any reason I cannot continue to car for my guinea pigs, I agree to contact TGPR.

I agree