Guinea Pig Adoption Application
Thank you for your interest in adopting rescued guinea pigs! By choosing to rescue, you will be saving many piggy lives by helping our organization make the room to rescue more guinea pigs in need. 

Our primary goal, aside from rescuing and rehabbing animals in need, is to educate prospective adoptive homes to ensure these piggies will live a long and happy life where they will be loved and suitably care for. We appreciate you taking the time to complete this application. The information provided will help us understand your home environment, provide recommendations as needed, and match you with the perfect guinea pig friend(s)!

You MUST be at least 18 years of age to complete this application & sign our adoption contract. IPlease have a parent or guardian complete this form if you are under 18.

 PCPR reserves the right to refuse any applicant at any time during the adoption process.

Please note: this application should only be used to apply for a guinea pig adoption. If you are applying to adopt a different type of animal, please complete the applicable application found here: www.linktr.ee/preciouscritters

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Email *
Please list the name(s) of the guinea pig(s) you are applying to adopt. If you're not applying for a specific animal, you can leave this section blank.
How many guinea pigs do you want to adopt? Please select all that apply. *
Required
What are you looking for in a guinea pig? *
E.g. What personality traits, physical characteristics, gender, age, etc.
Please tell us more about why you're wanting to add guinea pigs to your family, and how long you've been considering the decision. *
Who will be the primary caretaker of the guinea pig(s)? *
Do you currently have a suitable sized cage? *
Guinea pigs need a large enough cage to be able to run around and exercise when they are in their cage. A pair of guinea pigs need a cage that is about 56"x28" or 10.5 sq ft.

If you already have a cage, please email us a photo at preciouscritterspr@gmail.com
What are the dimensions of your cage (in inches)? *
If you do not have a C&C cage (or similar), are you willing to buy/build one? *
What brand of guinea pig pellet diet will you use for your guinea pig(s)? *
A good quality pellet diet is very important. A pellet diet with "treats" and "vitamins" is actually quite unhealthy for guinea pigs. A plain pellet-based diet is much better. We feed our guinea pigs Oxbow Guinea Pig food. This can be purchased through us, from a local pet store, or online for very cheap.
What types of veggies will you feed your guinea pigs? *
Guinea pigs daily dietary requirements include unlimited timothy/grass hay, pellets, and 1 cup of fresh veggies. Daily veggies should include greens and bell pepper, and sugary fruits/veggies should be fed sparingly.
The average guinea pig lifespan is 5-8 years. Do you anticipate any life events during this average that would prevent you from taking care of your guinea pigs for the entirety of their lives? *
E.g., household moves, caretaker leaving for college, etc
Do you currently have a piggy-savvy vet for your piggies? *
Please note, not all veterinarians see guinea pigs as they are considered an exotic species. Your current family vet for your dogs and/or cats may not take guinea pig patients, we recommend calling your existing vet to confirm that they see guinea pigs.
How often will you take your guinea pigs to the vet? *
If you do have a vet, please provide us with the vet's name and/or clinic.
Your Full Name: *
Your Age: *
Home Address: *
City, State, Zip Code: *
Phone Number: *
Where do you live? *
Do you own or rent? *
If you rent, does your landlord approve of animals? Please provide your landlord and/or complex's name and contact number.
Do you have children? If so, please list their ages. *
How many adults live in the home? Are all adults in agreement with adding guinea pigs to the household? *
Does anybody is the household have allergies to animal dander or grass/hay?  *
Are there any pets currently residing in your home? *
Please check all that apply.
Required
Do you currently own any pets that could possibly injure your guinea pigs? *
When you go on vacation, or in case of emergency, who will care for your piggies? *
We offer boarding services at our rescue if you do not have a piggy sitter. Please ask us for more info.
How did your hear about us? *
As part of our Adoption Contract, if you no longer want or are unable to care of your guinea pig/s, they must be returned to PCPR. Are you okay with this? *
Anything else?
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? Do you have any questions about guinea pig care, or the adoption process?
Next Steps & More Adoption Info
  1. If you already have a cage, please email a photo to preciouscritterspr@gmail.com. 
  2. Please allow 3-4 business days for a rescue volunteer to review your application. For quicker response to this application, feel free to reach out via phone/text: 832-638-1234
  3. Once your application is reviewed, a PCPR volunteer will reach out to you via phone or email to discuss next steps.
  4. If approved to adopt, we will set up an appointment for you to stop by and ADOPT your new friends! At the time of adoption, you will pay the adoption donation ($35 per piggy) and sign an adoption contract.
Thank you again for your interest in rescuing guinea pigs! Please be sure click the "Submit" button below!
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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