Other?
2. If you rent, will your landlord object to
your having a reptile? Please provide your landlord's name and phone number
3. How long have you lived at your present
address?
4. Are you planning to move in the next 6 months?
If you move, what are you planning to do with your animal?
5. Have you adopted an animal before? If yes,
what is the current status of that animal?
6. If you must give up the reptile you wish
to adopt, what do you plan to do? (besides returning the animal to the
shelter)
7. Have you ever brought any of your own animals
to a shelter or rescue society? If yes, what were the circumstances:
8. Please provide a list of the animals you
have kept as pets. If you no longer have these animals, please explain
how long you had them and why you no longer have them: :
9. Do you already have a veterinarian who is
experienced in evaluating and treating reptiles and amphibians? If Yes,
please provide the name and phone number:
10. If your new animal gets lost, what steps
will you take to find it?
11. How much money do you anticipate spending
yearly to provide the appropriate food, medical care, permits (if required
in your area) and supplies?
12. What types of supplies do you think you
will need for the animal you wish to adopt?
13. What do you plan to feed the reptile you
wish to adopt? How often and how much?
14. How many adults in your household? Number
of Children? How old are the children?
15. Do all family members favor getting this
type of animal?
16. Which member(s) of your household will
be primarily responsible for the feeding, cleaning, handling (if appropriate)
and general care of this animal?
17. Please tell us what you already know or
have learned about the needs and disposition of the animal you wish to
adopt.
18. Many reptiles live longer than 15 years;
some tortoises may live more than 100 years. Are you ready to take responsibility
for the animal you adopt for its entire life? How will you do this?
19. What provisions will you make to assure
it is taken care of after you or the primary caregiver dies or is no longer
able to care for it? Regardless of our age, none of us is planning to
die; keep in mind that accidents *do* happen.
20. What books or other materials have you
read about the animal you wish to adopt? What books relating to this animal(s),
or to reptile or amphibian care do you presently own?
21. Please describe in detail the habitat you
have prepared (or are planning to prepare) for the animal you wish to
adopt. If you would like information about what we recommend for any of
these aspects of caging, please just ask! Please include:
Size:
Construction Materials:
Substrate:
Heating System:
Lighting System:
Humidity System:
Ventilation:
Furnishings:
Water:
How will the enclosure be secured to prevent
escape?
22. What qualities are you looking for in the
animal you wish to adopt? (for example: Easy to handle, No handling, Complete
tail, etc...)
23. What will you do about care for your reptile
or amphibian when you have to travel on business or vacations?
24. Please put down any other pertinent information
you think will help me get to know you better as a prospective adoptive
parent.
25. Please provide the names and email addresses
or phone numbers of two references (not related to you) who can talk to
CoRHS about you as a pet owner.
Reference 1:
Reference 2:
26. Please let us know if you have any comments,
or have any specific questions here: