Adopt

Adoption Process

Thank you for your interest in adopting from White Rose Rattery. If you are interested in adopting from us please read this page in full to ensure you meet our criteria. All my rats are first and foremost, my pets. I love them dearly and as such, I have to make sure that they only go to the best homes possible. 

I have a very simple adoption process that must be adhered to, as well as a adoption contract which you can find on this page.

We ask that all potential adopters fill in out pre-adoption questions that you can fill out here. This adds you to our waiting list. Please don't be intimidated as I'm more than happy to give advice and ask any questions you're unsure of.

My wait list is first come, first serve with preference given to past adopters as well as breeders. I will try to meet requirements regarding colour/markings. You can remain on my waiting list until you adopt and if you change your mind about adopting from us, just let me know so I can find the babies a new home.

I try to contact people around 4-5 weeks to make a short list to reserve babies. Please note that I cannot guarantee colours/markings from litters. Priority is given to myself and other breeders, followed by people who have been on my waiting list the longest. If you do not reply within 7 days, I'm going to assume you are no longer interested in adopting.

I only sell in same-sex pairs, the only exception being if I have a single rat left. In this case the rat will only to go a home with other rats. 

Babies will be ready to go to their new homes from 8-10 weeks and I will contact all adopters to arrange this a week before their rehome date. I can keep babies for a bit longer if needed, especially if you are travelling or using Pet Bus.

I am prepared to move rats with Pet Bus or Northland Courier at your expense. Please check out their respective websites for more information or contact me to discuss pricing as I have my own fees for using them. I currently can not deliver rats, so please do not ask. 

Please come prepared with a suitable travel cage for your babies!

All rats may be returned to me at any time, no questions asked. If you need to rehome your rats for whatever reason then please get in touch with me. I like to know where my rats are so I can keep track of their lines. 

If you are looking to breed, then please contact me directly.

Adoption fees are $50 per rat. This includes a snuggle snack, a small bag of their current food plus some extras such as enrichment items as part of an adoption pack.

Pre-Adoption Questions

Please answer all of our adoption questions here. This adds you to our waiting list and lets us know more about you. If you don't know the answers to some of the questions or have questions of your own please let us know, we're happy to help you by offering advice and answering questions.

Adoption Contract

By adopting from White Rose Rattery, you agree to the following terms:

- The Adopter is over 18 years of age.

- The Adopter accepts full responsibility for the rat(s) welfare by practicing responsible ownership.

- The Adopter agrees to feed only suitable food (not pet shop seed mixes) in the form of a well-balanced rat food block, or a homemade quality mix, which can be supplemented with fresh fruit and vegetables and provide clean water.

- The Adopter agrees to provide adequate indoor housing and safe bedding for the rat(s) and regularly clean their enclosure and keep it safe and secure.

- The Adopter agrees to provide prompt medical care if and when it is needed by a specialist/exotic vet.

- The Adopter agrees to provide companionship for the rat(s) with at least one rat companion of the same sex or a desexed alternative.

- The Adopter agrees to provide daily stimulation and exercise outside of their cage in a safe environment.

- The Adopter agrees that if they are no longer able to care for their rat(s), they will not be sold or re-homed to anywhere other than White Rose Rattery.

- The Adopter agrees to keep in touch concerning major health issues and change in temperament regarding the above rat(s). This includes the date(s) of death. 

- White Rose Rattery guarantees that the rat(s) being adopted are in good health at the time of adoption. White Rose Rattery cannot guarantee continued good health once the rat(s) leave our premises. The adopter agrees at the time of adoption that they have examined the rat(s) to appear healthy and in good condition.

- The Adopter acknowledges in the case of our rescue rats that White Rose Rattery cannot foresee ongoing temperament/health problems due to unknown heritage, but that all information available will be disclosed at the time of adoption.

- The rat(s) adopted from White Rose Rattery are sold as pet-only and are not allowed to breed.

Recommended Vets/Clinics

1. KV at Normanby Vets - Auckland

2. Gabe at Newstead Vets - Hamilton

3. Hornby Vets - Christchurch

4. Merivale Vets - Christchurch

Please let me know if you are in a different region and I will try to find a vet for you.