Rat’s Registered Name: BWR__________________________ Variety: _________________________ NARR #:______________ DOB: ________________ Sex: ____________ Sire: _______________________________ Dam: _______________________________ The following constitutes an agreement between Black Wolf Rattery (hereinafter known as BWR) and the adopting party (hereinafter referred to as Adopter) regarding the rat listed on this document. These terms and conditions are entered into and agreed upon by both Adopter and BWR and they acknowledge the moral and legal worth of this contract. The rat is to be adopted as a pet solely for the Adopter and his/her immediate family for the agreed upon adoption fee of $___, (includes the non-refundable deposit of $10) which helps BWR cover the expenses of raising and caring for the rat. Therefore, it is agreed upon that: 1. Adopter realizes and agrees the rat is first and foremost, above all else, a pet. As such, it is not to be bred under any circumstances. In the event the animal becomes pregnant, the Adopter is to notify BWR immediately. If the animal is intentionally bred without written permission, BWR reserves the right to reclaim the animal and/or its offspring (to be delivered to BWR at the Adopter’s expense) and/or take legal action against the Adopter. In the event BWR has to resort to legal action, all related court costs, legal fees, filing fees, attourney’s fees, etc incurred by BWR will be paid by Adopter as well as any rewards, financial or otherwise from the court. 2. Adopter realizes and agrees to the responsibility of caring for the rat for its entire life, and realizes rats generally live two to three years. 3. Adopter understands and agrees that if for any reason he or she is no longer able to properly care for the rat by him or herself or by a family member in the same household the rat is to be returned to BWR immediately. Adopter agrees not to release the rat to any other person, dealer, retailer, auction, shelter, rescue, institute, or any other entity or abandon the rat for any reason. BWR reserves the right to reclaim and confiscate the rat if Adopter is unable to properly care for the animal. Adopter understands and agrees that family members not residing in the household may not override this arrangement. 4. Adopter agrees to provide adequate medical care. Adopter realizes rats can be prone to certain ailments and that the rat is a living animal that requires prompt medical care when necessary. 5. Adopter realizes rats are sociable animals and need a same sex or neutered companion and agrees to provide such a companion for the rat. 6. Adopter agrees to provide adequate housing and understands aquariums cannot provide a suitable living space for rats. Adopter understands cedar and pine are unacceptable bedding for the rat and agrees to use a safe alternative. Adopter agrees to keep the rat’s housing clean and provide the best living environment possible. 7. Adopter agrees to provide a proper, nutritious diet and clean water at all times. Adopter understands mixes high in seeds and nuts or contain alfalfa pellets are an inappropriate diet for rats. 8. Adopter understands the importance of proper quarantine and true quarantine involves housing the animal in a separate airspace from other rats or other rodents that may share communicable diseases. Adopter agrees to quarantine for a minimum of three weeks. 9. Adopter understands the importance of good record keeping for BWR. With this understanding in mind, Adopter agrees to keep the breeder up-to-date on the health and temperament of the rat. Adopter also agrees to notify BWR about the date and cause of death of the rat. Adopter understands BWR will periodically inquire about the rat to stay informed. 10. Adopter agrees to use the prefix BWR in the formal naming of the rat in pedigrees, on websites, and other official documentation where the rat’s name is stated. 11. Adopter understands the rat is, to the best of BWR’s knowledge, free of any illness or contagious disease at the time of adoption. Adopter is responsible for quarantine of the rat for at least three weeks after taking possession of the rat. If during this three week period the rat develops any illness or contagious disease, the Adopter may return the animal to BWR for a refund. Any illness that occurs after the quarantine period or as a result of improper or insufficient quarantine is the responsibility of the Adopter. 12. Adopter understands the importance of a good line of communication in the event of an emergency. For this reason the Adopt is providing the following emergency contact for BWR to use should any emergency situation arise: Name: ____________________________________________________________ Full address: _______________________________________________________ Phone number with area code: _________________________________________ E-mail address: _____________________________________________________ All terms to this agreement are agreed upon by the Adopter and BWR. Adopter recognizes this agreement as a legally-binding contract. No other terms or warranties, expressed or implied, are made under this contracted, as stated herein. Adopter’s Full Name: _____________________________________________________ Adopter’s Full Address: ____________________________________________________ Adopter’s Phone Number with area code: ______________________________________ Adopter’s E-mail address: __________________________________________________ Adopter’s Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ___________ Breeder’s Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ___________