Totes for Realz Rattery Adoption Policies
TFRR rats will not leave until they are at least 5 weeks of age. If you are unable to keep your rat(s) at ANY time, they must be returned to TFRR. We do not want our rats to become feeders, end up in rescues who need the room, or to be bred. The safety of our rats is very important to us.
Totes for Realz Rattery has the right to cancel adoption and/or exchange the rat(s) due to temperament, health, or ability to improve our breeding. As stated on the Adoption Form page, we can deny any adoption at any time, should we feel the home is not right.
Totes for Realz Rattery has the right to cancel adoption and/or exchange the rat(s) due to temperament, health, or ability to improve our breeding. As stated on the Adoption Form page, we can deny any adoption at any time, should we feel the home is not right.
Open Rattery
We are an open rattery, meaning adopters will be allowed into our home, however we would rather meet outside the rattery. Rats are susceptible to all kinds of illnesses from outside sources, so meeting away from our rattery is best for the safety of the rats, as well as the privacy of our home.
We post multiple videos and photos on our Facebook page and website, so you can see the temperament of your rat(s). You may meet the rat(s) before you sign anything though, just to make sure you are fully happy with your choice(s). Their nature can be influenced by how you handle and train them. Rats are very social creatures, and love to learn tricks and be handled by their owners.
We post multiple videos and photos on our Facebook page and website, so you can see the temperament of your rat(s). You may meet the rat(s) before you sign anything though, just to make sure you are fully happy with your choice(s). Their nature can be influenced by how you handle and train them. Rats are very social creatures, and love to learn tricks and be handled by their owners.
Adoption Contract
Our adoption contract must be signed before ANY rat leaves Totes for Realz Rattery. If you would like to see the contract before you adopt, please send me an e-mail. You must sign it at the time of pick up. I will have the contract printed up and ready for you. You will also receive a copy.
You will need to bring your Driver's License/Identification Card at time of pick up. Due to people on "Do Not Adopt" lists trying to fake their identity, we've had to upgrade our adoption process. We just want to see your ID to verify that you haven't lied to get our rats. If you have a problem with this, you will need to find another rattery. This is for the safety of our rats. Please be respectful of this, there are no exceptions.
We also require quarterly photos of the adopted rat(s). We like to keep track of the health and progress of TFRR rats, so contact with us is very helpful. We are always here if you have questions, concerns, etc., do not hesitate to ask.
You will need to bring your Driver's License/Identification Card at time of pick up. Due to people on "Do Not Adopt" lists trying to fake their identity, we've had to upgrade our adoption process. We just want to see your ID to verify that you haven't lied to get our rats. If you have a problem with this, you will need to find another rattery. This is for the safety of our rats. Please be respectful of this, there are no exceptions.
We also require quarterly photos of the adopted rat(s). We like to keep track of the health and progress of TFRR rats, so contact with us is very helpful. We are always here if you have questions, concerns, etc., do not hesitate to ask.
Pick-Up
Please make plans to pick up your rat(s) in a timely manner, within 7 days of their availability to pick up. We would like to have pick up dates and times set up in advance at least 5-7 days prior to the date the rat(s) will be ready to go home. Failure to respond within 48 hours of an e-mail/message about setting up a pick up will forfeit your rat(s) and deposit. Due to us rescuing and breeding, we can not hold rats. I have off Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, and can usually meet any time on those days.
All adopters are required to sign the adoption contract. The signature must be provided by someone over the age of 18. You must be 18 years or older to adopt from TFRR. If you are under 18, we can discuss the adoption, however, your parent or guardian must fill out the adoption form and sign the contract. Totes for Realz Rattery will always have first pick of the litter.
Adopters must bring their own transport carriers. Rats can not go home in boxes of any sort, because they can easily chew out of them during the trip home. If you do not have a travel cage/carrier, please inform us and we can point you in the direction of acceptable carriers. These are great to have on hand in case of vet visits, car rides, or if just to take your rat(s) home.
All adopters are required to sign the adoption contract. The signature must be provided by someone over the age of 18. You must be 18 years or older to adopt from TFRR. If you are under 18, we can discuss the adoption, however, your parent or guardian must fill out the adoption form and sign the contract. Totes for Realz Rattery will always have first pick of the litter.
Adopters must bring their own transport carriers. Rats can not go home in boxes of any sort, because they can easily chew out of them during the trip home. If you do not have a travel cage/carrier, please inform us and we can point you in the direction of acceptable carriers. These are great to have on hand in case of vet visits, car rides, or if just to take your rat(s) home.
Shipping
Our rattery does not currently ship.