Alittlebitiffy Animal Sanctuary

*Please note: due to COVID-19 we are currently closed to the public for adoptions*

are you ready to adopt a guinea pig?

Ask yourself...

Do I have permission to have guinea pigs at my residence?
Can I afford veterinary care if needed?
Do I have time to feed, clean, and spend time with my guinea pigs?
Do I understand their dietary, housing, social and general care needs?
Can I commit to caring for them for their entire life expectancy (6-8 years)?

If you think you're ready to bring a guinea pig into your home and heart, please submit our adoption enquiry below.

Adoption Enquiry Form

First Name
Surname
Current Residential Address
Phone Number
Email Address
Are you 18+ years of age? (If no, please ask a parent or guardian complete this form)
- Yes
- No
What type of residence do you currently live in?
If you are currently renting, do you have permission from your landlord or rental agency to house a guinea pig?
- Yes
- No
Have you previously owned a guinea pig(s)?
- Yes
- No
Do you currently own a guinea pig(s)?
- Yes
- No
If yes, are they male or female?
- Male
- Female
- Both
How many do you own? If you have both males and females, please specify how many of each.
If you own both males and females, are they housed separately or together?
- Separately
- Together
Are any of your guinea pigs desexed? If yes, how many?
Where are your guinea pigs currently primarily housed?
- Inside the house
- Outside on the grass
- Outside in a sheltered patio or similar structure
- Inside a shed, garage or similar structure
What does your guinea pigs' diet consist of?
Are any of your guinea pigs currently on any medication(s)? If yes, what are they taking and what is it for?
Have you, or do you intend to, breed and/or show guinea pigs. If yes, please elaborate.
How many guinea pigs are you interested in adopting?
Are you interested in a specific guinea pig or pair of guinea pigs?
Do you or anyone in your household have children?
- Yes
- No
If yes, what age(s) are they?
Will children under the age of 12 be handling the adopted guinea pigs?
- Yes
- No
Do you or anyone in your household have any other pets?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please elaborate on the number of pets and their species/breed.
Do you intend to allow any animals other than guinea pigs to interact with your adopted guinea pigs?
- Yes
- No
Where do you intend to primarily house your adopted guinea pigs?
- Inside the house
- Outside in the grass
- Outside in an sheltered patio or similar structure
- Inside a shed, garage or similar structure
What size enclosure (L x W x H) will you be housing your adopted guinea pigs in? If you aren't sure or are yet to purchase an enclosure, please provide a rough estimate of the size you intend to purchase.
What will your enclosure walls and base be made of? (E.g. wood, plastic, wire, a combination). If you are yet to purchase an enclosure, please state what the enclosure you intend to purchase will be made of.
What bedding will you use in your enclosure? (E.g. wood shavings, paper-based litter, fleece).
Is your yard fully fenced and secure?
- Yes
- No
What will your adopted guinea pigs' diet consist of?
What vet do you currently use, or would you use if your guinea pigs were unwell?
If you were to move, would you ensure you could take your adopted guinea pigs (or any pets) with you?
- Yes
- No
- Unsure
When you go on holiday or leave home for an extended period of time, who will care for your adopted guinea pigs? (Please note, Alittlebitiffy Animal Sanctuary offers affordable guinea pig boarding services)
Have you ever adopted from another rescue or animal welfare group?
- Yes
- No
If yes, which group did you adopt from? Please provide a contact name and phone number or email address.
Will you allow an Alittlebitiffy Animal Sanctuary representative to visit your house by appointment for the purpose of speaking with you directly regarding an adoption?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever had a warning, pet confiscation, fine, or other negative interaction with the RSPCA or other animal welfare organisation? If yes, please elaborate.
If your circumstances change and you are no longer able to provide an optimal home for your adopted guinea pigs, do you agree to immediately return the guinea pigs back to Alittlebitiffy Animal Sanctuary instead of seeking other placement?
- I agree
- I disagree
Do you agree not to sell, give away, or otherwise dispose of your adopted guinea pigs for any reason?
- I agree
- I disagree
Do you agree that you are adopting the guinea pigs solely as a domestic pet for yourself and/or your family, and will not use the animals for an illegal activity including fighting, live feeding to other animals, or any activity that involves physical abuse or neglect?
- I agree
- I disagree
Is there any additional information you would like to give or do you have any questions?
By submitting this contract, I/we hereby attest to having considered and acknowledged the conditions of adoption. I have, to the best of my knowledge, answered all questions accurately and completely, and have not willfully misrepresented the information provided.
- I agree
- I disagree
Submit

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PLEASE NOTE: Alittlebitiffy Animal Sanctuary retains all applicant information with a view to match with suitable guinea pigs, however your personal information is confidential and is not shared with third parties unless you expressly authorise us to do so.

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