Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue Adoption Application

Please answer the following questions to apply to adopt a MGPR guinea pig. We try to ensure the best possible match between animal and adopter. Remember that this is a lifetime commitment. Before applying, keep in mind the following points:

• Guinea pigs must be housed indoors only.
• You are expected to provide the guinea pig with a large enough cage. Before applying, review the page about appropriate CAGES (click here) . It is very important to us that your guinea pig has a proper size cage!
• Guinea pigs live an average of 5-8 years.We are looking for those special adopters who will make every effort possible to keep their companion for the entire life of the guinea pig despite lifestyle changes (divorce, moving, etc.)
• Guinea pigs may not be adopted as gifts.
• Guinea pigs are social animals and are happier in pairs (or herds of two or more). Therefore, we do NOT adopt "single" guinea pigs unless specifically stated in the description.
• If you already own a single guinea pig and want to adopt one of our guinea pigs as a companion, this is our speciality!! Mixed-sex pairs are recommended as this pairing generally works best.
• We will NOT adopt a guinea pig for the purposes of breeding.
• We do NOT adopt guinea pigs to children. We DO adopt guinea pigs to families. Parents must fill out this application and sign the adoption contract. Please do not have your children call or email. Applicants who under 18 yrs of age or who are living with parents must have a parent or legal guardian apply on their behalf.
• MGPR is an all volunteer organization. Therefore, it may be 7 to 10 days until we contact you about your application. If you have not been contacted after 10 days of submitting your application, you may email us at info@mgpr.org for a status.

Tell Us about Yourself: Please complete the entire application as incomplete applications will NOT be accepted
Name:
Address:
City:
State:	District of Columbia Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia
NOTE: MGPR is a Virginia based organization and adopts only to those living in the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. MGPR reserves the right to decide which locations in these states are too far from the organization's base for an applicant to be considered for adoption.
Zip:
Telephone:
Applicant Age:	18 years or older:
Email Address (please be accurate):
Living Area:	House Condo Mobile Home Other
Please select all that apply:	Own: Rent: Rent w/roomates: Living w/parents: Student: if renting, does your landlord allow pets: Yes No
List all human members of household and ages of children:
If children are in the household, what will be their role in caring for the guinea pig:
Does anyone in the household have allergies to animals	No Yes If yes, please describe:
Tell Us About Your Pets (Current and Past)
Do you currently have any pets?	No Yes If yes, please describe. Include all pets, types, age, sex, spayed/neutered. Specify where they are kept and how long you have owned them.
Name of Vet, City, Phone (if Applicable):
Is this an exotic vet:	Yes No
Are you aware of the costs involved for regular vet care?	Yes No
List all pets no longer owned for the past 5 years. Include type, age, sex, how pet was obtained, and why you no longer own the animal:
Have you ever surrendered an animal to a shelter?	No Yes If yes, describe the circumstances:
Are you planning on moving soon?	No Yes If yes, when?
Who will be the primary caregiver for the guinea pig?
Is there a particular guinea pig(s) you're are interest in adopting? (not required)
Reason for wanting to adopt a guinea pig:
How much time will have have to spend with the guinea pig and describe how frequently the guinea pig will be held and taken out of its cage:
What will you do with the guinea pig when you go on vacation?
Do you already own a cage?	No Yes If yes, describe it:
Describe where the guinea pig cage will be kept:
While not required for an adoption, a home visit is often part of our adoption process. Would you object to a home visit? No Yes
Have you applied or adopted a guinea pig from us before?	No Yes If yes, please describe:
How did you hear about us?	Personal Reference Website Link Search Engine Other