ADOPTION APPLICATION

Please fill out the following application and New Moon Rabbit Rescue will be in contact with you as soon as possible. Please remember that we are entirely comprised of volunteers and it may take a few days to respond. Also note that applications must be approved before visits with the rabbits may be arranged. You may also fill out the PDF version and fax it to 613-489-0487.

First Name: Last Name:
Year of Birth:
Address:
City: Province: Postal Code:
Daytime Phone: Evening Phone:
Email Address:

1. Do you currently: Rent Own       Other:
2. If renting, does your agreement permit the keeping of pets? Please note that New Moon Rabbit Rescue may request a signed letter from your landlord.
Yes No
3a. How many adults live in your household?
3b. How many children and what are their ages?
4. Who will be the primary caregiver of this rabbit?
5a. Do you plan on using this rabbit as a classroom rabbit, demonstration, as part of a magician's act, etc.?YesNo
5b. If so, please explain.
6a. Have you ever surrendered, sold or given away a pet? Yes No

6b. If so, what type of animal and what were the circumstances?
7. Do you currently have any other pets?YesNo
8. If so, please list with type, breed, age and indicate whether or not each pet is altered.
9. Do you anticipate any difficulties with your other pets accepting a rabbit?
YesNo
10. If there are any problems, how will you overcome these difficulties?
11a. Do you have a rabbit savvy veterinarian?YesNo

11b. Clinic: Phone:
Veterinarian(s):
12. Do you plan on yearly check-ups?Yes No
13. Health issues in a rabbit can arise suddenly and without warning. They will require immediate medical attention. Because of this, emergency trips to the vet can sometimes become costly. Are you prepared to deal with this if the situation occurs?Yes No
14. Will this be your first rabbit? Yes No
If this is your first rabbit, please skip to question 24.
15. If this is not your first rabbit, do you still own this/these rabbit(s)?
YesNo
16. What are the circumstances under which you no longer have this/these rabbit(s)?
17. Does your current rabbit(s) have any medical conditions? Yes No
18. Do you plan to bond your existing rabbit to your new rabbit? Yes No
If no bonding is planned, please skip to question 24.
19. Is your current rabbit spayed or neutered?Yes No
20. Do you plan on spaying or neutering your current rabbit(s) before any introductions take place? Please note that introductions should not take place immediately following surgery, as recovery time is necessary.Yes No
21. Have you bonded rabbits before?Yes No
22. What methods do you plan to use for bonding?
23. If bonding is unsuccessful, what would be your plans in dealing with this issue?
24. Where will your new rabbit be housed? Please note that New Moon Rabbit Rescue may request to see photographs if the rabbit is to be partially caged. Please check all that apply.
IndoorsFree-Roaming
CagedOutdoors
Partially Free-RoamingOther
25. If your rabbit is to be at least partially free roaming, please provide details as to how you will be/have been rabbit-proofing your house or apartment. Please note that New Moon Rabbit Rescue may request to see photographs.
26. New Moon Rabbit Rescue spays or neuters all rabbits that come into its care. This eliminates many undesirable behaviours such as digging, chewing and spraying. However, some rabbits may still exhibit behaviours that are unacceptable to the owner. How do you intend to deal with these issues should they arise?
27. What do you plan to do with your rabbit if you go on holiday?
28. What do you plan to do with your rabbit if the circumstances of your life change (new baby, a move, marriage, etc.)?
29. Rate your knowledge of rabbit care, 1 being little to none and 5 being very experienced:
1 2 3 4 5

30. Are you interested in a particular rabbit at New Moon Rabbit Rescue? If so, please provide his/her name.
31. Additional comments:

   

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