Application Form | Esprit Stud

Esprit Stud & Gemini Stud Application Form

Esprit Stud and Gemini Stud are two independent ratteries, each with our own distinct practices, principles and ethics.

We agreed that for convenience of our locations, we would share the allocation and homing of kittens, therefore share a joint application form. This helps to streamline the process for potential pet homes and also allows for easier coordination and communication between the two ratteries and potential homes.

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This form will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Please answer all questions as honestly as you can in order to help us identify your preferences and to determine if there are any areas of rat care and husbandry that we can help you with, before placing you into our waiting pool.

Important Information

As with all animals, there can sometimes be a risk of harmful germs that are able to transmit from animal to human.
Please click on the button below and read the information provided by the HPA (Health Protection Agency) before completing this application form.

Reducing the risk of human infection from pet rodents

Before you start, please confirm you have read the HPA document and you understand the information it provides. *

Yes, I confirm

Name *

Email address *

Contact Telephone Number

Town/County *

Date of Birth (if under 18)

Please select how many kittens you are applying for *

2
3

Please select which sex you are applying for *

Bucks
Does
No Preference

Please provide the make/model of the cage that your kittens will live in. If you do not know the make, please specify the dimensions *

Attach a photo of your cage/set-up

What substrate & nesting materials do you intend to use for your kittens? {Please be aware that sawdust is not suitable. Paper litter pellets are suitable for litter trays only} *

What will you feed your kittens? {Please note that we will not accept your application if you intend to feed commercial rat nuggets (specifically Pets@Home and Burgess branded nuggets) as they are not suitable for our rats} *

Who will be the main carer of the kittens? {If you intend to buy for anybody under the age of 18, bear in mind that you, as an adult, should take full financial responsibility for the rats' care, including additional veterinary costs if necessary} *

Please explain the provision of care in place for your rats, if for example, you go on holiday or suddenly become so unwell that you cannot look after your rats adequately? *

If you intend for your new kittens to live with existing rats, please explain the method you will use for introductions *

Please confirm that you are able to collect your kittens from us, in Essex. {We do NOT accept pet couriers} *

Yes

If you are under the age of 18 you must have an adult/parent/legal guardian present with you upon collection of your kittens, otherwise we may refuse to let them leave. Please confirm you understand this. *

Yes

From which date will you be in a position for new rats? {Asking this question does not guarantee a specific date that we will have kittens available for you, but rather it helps us to know approximately where you should be placed on our waiting list} *

Please indicate your preferred method of contact for when the time comes for us to allocate & offer kittens to you. *

Text Message/iMessage
WhatsApp
Email
Facebook PM

Extra Information: If there is anything else you would like to tell us that hasn't already been covered by your answers above, please use this space to add further information.

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