Texas Rustlers Guinea Pig and Small Animal Rescue

Cat Adoption Application:

Texas Rustlers Fat Cats adoption application can be found here. Please contact texasrustlersfatcats@gmail.com with any questions.

Guinea Pig / Rabbit / Hamster
Adoption Application:

Please note that all adoptions are done by appointment only. We are unable to accommodate walk-in adoptions.

If you are interested in adopting from Texas Rustlers, please complete and submit the Adoption Application below. It should take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Please allow at least 2 weeks for a response to your application.

PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH US!!

What animal(s) are you interested in adopting?
- Guinea Pigs
- Rabbits
- Hamsters / Gerbils / Rats
Full Name
Email Address
Birthdate
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City, State and Zip
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Work Phone
I am inquiring for: (check all that apply)
- My Child
- Myself
- Family
- Other
The primary caregiver will be: (check all that apply)
- My Child
- Myself (as parent)
- Myself
- Other
Please list all people who live in your household, including family, roommates, students, etc. Please include ages, relationship to you and if they will be involved in the animals' care.
Animals you are currently interested in (optional)
Please describe any requirements you have: (e.g. hair length, breed, color, gender, age range, healthy or do you have interest in a special needs animal, etc.?)
You are looking for a:
- Single animal
- Non-reproducing pair
Are you looking for a companion for an existing animal?
- Yes
- No
If Yes, what gender(s) do you currently have?
- Female
- Male (intact)
- Male (neutered)
- More than one female
- A mixed herd
If you currently have a guinea pig, please describe their current diet and care, including frequency of feedings, bedding, etc.
Please list all other pets in the household and include as much detail as possible, including how long you have had them.
Do you currently have a vet?
- Yes
- No
If Yes, please provide your vet's name, phone number, and location
How much money per week are you willing to budget to care for your new pet?
- $0
- $5
- $10
- $15
- Other
If you answered $0 or "Other" please explain here:
Are you willing to take your new pet for an annual checkup?
- Yes
- No
If No, please explain:
How much money are you willing to spend in a medical emergency?
Have you purchased a cage yet?
- Yes
- No
If Yes, Cage Brand:
Cage Model:
Exact Interior Dimensions (Length, Width, and Height):
Cage Bottom Material (e.g. Wire, Plastic, etc.):
Cage Top Material:
Is your cage multi-level?
- Yes
- No
Where in your home will your cage be located?
Any other cage information you'd like to share:
Does anyone in your household smoke?
- Yes
- No
If Yes, how will your pet(s) be protected from the smoke?
Do you:
- Rent
- Own
If you Rent, have you confirmed that you are allowed to keep pets?
- Yes
- No
Do you anticipate moving soon?
- Yes
- No
If Yes, when?
What temperature range do you normally keep your home in Winter?
In Summer?
Have you ever owned guinea pigs / rabbits / hamsters / gerbils / rats before?
- Yes
- No
If Yes, please describe history such as age, sex, where you got him/her, why you stopped owning him/her, etc.:
Please describe prior history of any other pet ownership. Please include type of pet(s), age, sex, where you got him/her, why you stopped owning him/her, etc.:
Have you ever had to surrender an animal for any reason?
- Yes
- No
If Yes, please describe the circumstances:
Do any members of your family or household have any allergies, not just to pets?
- Yes
- No
If Yes, please describe:
Please explain why you want a guinea pig / rabbit / hamster / gerbil / rat as a companion:
Would you like to breed your pet(s) now or in the future?
- Yes, now
- Yes, later
- It would be nice to have babies sometime in the future
- No
When you go away on vacations or business trips, please describe your plans for caring for your guinea pigs, rabbits, hamster / gerbil / rat:
Please describe the level of research you have done to date on guinea pigs / rabbits / hamsters / gerbils / rats (Check all that apply):
- None yet, just getting started
- What I was told at the pet store
- What I was told by the breeder
- What my friends have told me
- Books on guinea pig care
- Preliminary internet research
- Moderate internet research
- Extensive internet research
- Other
How long have you been thinking about and searching for a new pet?
How did you hear about Texas Rustlers Guinea Pig Rescue?:
Are you willing to provide care for the entire natural life of your new pet (guinea pig: 5 - 7 years; rabbit: 10 - 12 years; hamsters / gerbils / rats: 2 - 3 years)?
- Yes
- No
If you ever had to stop owning your adopted pet(s), what would you do with it / them?
Are you 18 years of age or older?
- Yes
- No
Additional Comments or Questions:
I understand that I am not approved for adoption until I receive a message stating that I am approved and I schedule an adoption appointment.
- I understand.
Send Message

Thank you for your interest in adoption. It is our goal to respond to all applications within 14 days; however, we are all volunteers with full-time jobs and sometimes it takes us a little bit longer than that. If you have not heard back from us within 4 days, please email us directly at theguineapigrescue@yahoo.com to inquire about your application.

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