Adoption Questionnaire

Potato Patch Adoption Questionnaire

Thank you for your interest in adopting a guinea pig from us! Please fill in this form, and one of our volunteers will get back to you when they can!

First name

Last name

Please answer the following questions:

Do you own guineas currently or have you owned guinea pigs before? If so how many, and when?

Please describe your living arrangements intended for the pigs.

Please upload a photo of your living arrangements intended for the pigs.

Only if outdoor set up: what plan do you have in place for keeping your pigs warm during cold weather?

Are you aware of the costs of feed, bedding and potential vets bills?

Do you have any children and/or any other pets at home?

If these are to be your first guineas: are you confident that no members of your household are allergic to guinea pigs or hay?

What sex/age and how many guineas are you looking for? Are you looking for long or short haired?

We often have guineas in care who are wary of people due to past negative experiences. Are you willing to adopt nervous or timid guineas?

Where is your location (including first 3 digits of postcode) and are you able to travel to collect from us from Belton, DN9 area?

If these will be your first guineas at present: what is your reasoning for wanting guinea pigs?

If they are not your only guinea pigs and you are looking to bond, do you have temporary housing available for a "cool-off period" prior to attempting bonding?

Do you own your own home or have permission from your landlord allowing you to keep pets?

Approximately when would you be looking to bring any new additions home?

Are you a vet, vet nurse or animal care professional?

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Adoption Questionnaire

Potato Patch Adoption Questionnaire