How This Works:
I get a lot of messages and emails asking this very question - so I thought I’d put together a little guideline.. or “steps” if you will... on how to go about purchasing rats from me.
-Sandi
- I run a Closed Rattery. This means that I do not allow people to come and play with, or pick out rats in person.. nor do I allow anyone in the rat room. I do this to protect my rattery from outside contaminants.
- If you’re looking to only purchase a single rat, you MUST have at least one other rat of the same sex at home that they will be housed with. I will not place a single rat to live alone, as they are extremely social and if anything... This will actually HELP your bonding process vs hindering it.
- Please pay attention to current and upcoming litters to get an idea of what you’d be interested in. If you have any questions about litters, feel free to send me a message - Please do not comment on litter photos with anything like “interested” etc.. as they are not available yet. :) They will be available once they are placed into an “Available” photo album.
- MOST of my rats are “Pet - Only”.. If you are interested in Breeder Quality rats, please message me for more information.
- Read my “General Care Guide” BEFORE filling out an application.. I get a lot of first time pet owners that give responses such as “whatever you recommend” - which is totally ok! However, you can get a ton of basic information from this guide :)
- I will place all available rats into photo albums labeled “Available”. Sometimes I will split males/females or standards/dwarf. Be sure to check the photo albums for updates. Feel free to comment on rats that you’re interested in in THOSE photo albums, as well as message me.
- If you find an available rat that you’re interested in, please fill out my Pet Application. You can also fill this out ahead of time to get it out of the way - Just please know that if you’ve done this pretty far in advance, I will more than likely ask for updated information, or to fill out the application again. :)
- Once approved, you will be eligible to reserve any available rats from the available photo albums. Due to several complications, I’ve removed the “waiting list” and all rats will be first come first serve once posted into the available photo albums.
- Once you’ve picked out available rats, I will require a 50% non-refundable deposit per rat to reserve them for you. Payable through PayPal to [email protected] via “Friends and Family” (otherwise there is a service charge) or via Google Wallet. If for any reason I have to cancel your adoption, I will of course refund this deposit. All deposits go towards your total amount due. You can also pay in full via PayPal or Google Wallet before pick up, if you’d prefer. If you back out after 24hrs for any reason, your deposit is non-refundable. Please understand that you’re likely not the only person interested in said rat.. and I would like to ensure they are placed as soon as possible.
- Upon pick up the remainder of your payment is due (unless you’ve paid in full previously). Again, this can be paid via cash, or PayPal “Friends and Family” or Google Wallet (see #9 above). I will send you a standardized message regarding pick up and appointment needs.
-Sandi