Animal Oasis
A nonprofit organization devoted to the welfare of animals in Box Elder County

We want to make sure each adoptive parent provides a stable and loving environment for his or her new companion pet. Because of this desire, our adoption application is very through. You must be 18 years old or older to adopt from Animal Oasis.

Reptile/Exotic pet Adoption Application
Note: The Animal Oasis or participating foster homes as well as any professional pet boarding kennels are all separate entities. While the reptile you are interested in may have been housed and cared for at a professional pet boarding business or in a foster home, they are not an animal shelter and are not the same as the Animal Oasis.
Do you agree to contact The Animal Oasis if, for any reason, you can no longer keep this reptile? Understanding this notification does not necessarily mean you must surrender the reptile, and that the pet boarding business or applicable foster home is not liable to, and may not be able, to accept this pet back at any time. Yes No
All the above information I have given is true and complete. Should an un-spayed or un-neutered reptile be placed with me, I agree to have it spayed or neutered no later than 30days, and notify the Animal Oasis. The dog will reside in my home as a pet. It is solely my responsibility to provide adequate food, water, shelter, training, affection, safety and medical care. I am in full agreement with the Terms of Adoption. The Animal Oasis, professional pet boarding business or applicable foster home is in no way liable or responsible for any damage, accident or injury resulting from the placement of a dog in my household. Yes No

 

Name  
Address City
State Zip
Home Phone  
Animal/species in which you are interested:
   
Do you need a special Permit to keep a reptile in your county or state Yes No
If you rent, will your landlord object to your having a reptile? Yes No
Landlord's Name Landlord's Phone number
Do you live in a How long have you lived at this address?
Who do you live with?  
Are you planning to move in the next 6 months? Yes No If yes what are you planning to do with your pet
Have you adopted an animal before? Yes No If yes what is the current status of that animal?
If you have to give up the reptile you wish to adopt, what do you plan to do? (besides returning the animal to the rescue)  
Have you ever bought any of your own animals to a shelter or rescue society? Yes No If yes, what were the conditions?
Have you ever owned or cared for reptiles or amphibians before? Yes No If yes what kind?
If you no longer have these animals, please explain how long you had them and why you no longer have them?
 
Do you have a regular veterinarian who is experienced in treating reptiles? Yes No Name, address and phone number
How much do you anticipate spending yearly to provide the appropriate food, medical care, permits(if required in your area) and supplies?
What type of supplies and food do you think you will need for the animal you wish to adopt?
How many adults are there in your household? How many children are there in your household?
How old are the children?
Do all members favor getting this type of animal? Yes No Which member(s) of your household will be primarily responsible for the feeding, cleaning, handling(if appropriate) and general care of this animal
If you are interested in adopting a particular species or type of reptile or amphibian, please tell us what you already know or have learned about the needs and disposition of this type of animal
Many reptiles live longer than 15 years; some tortoises may live more than 100 years. Are you ready to take responsibility for the animal you adopt for its entire life? How will you do this?
What provisions will you make to assure it is taken care of after you or the primary caregiver dies or is no longer able to care for it?
What books or other materials have you read about the animal you wish to adopt? What books relating to this animal(s), or to reptile or amphibian care do you presently own?
If you want to adopt an iguana: Have you ever had one before? If so, what happened to it? (Be honest if it died - this is not necessarily a desqualifier given the poor information out there.)
Are you prepared to provide suitable housing for one? ( This means at least a dedicated room or room-sized enclosure.) Yes No    
What other types of animals do you have?
What will you do about care for your reptile or amphibian when you have to travel on business or vacations?
Please put down any other pertinent information you think will help me get to know you better as a prospective adoptive parent.
Please provide the names and phone numbers or e-mail addresses of two references (not related to you) who can talk to Animal Oasis about you as a pet owner  
Reference #1: Name Phone or E-mail
Reference #2 Name Phone or E-mail
Do you agree to provide regular veterinary care? Yes No
Would you be willing to let a representative of Animal Oasis visit your home by appointment? Yes No

If no Why?
 
Animal Oasis
does not charge for the adoption of a pet, other than to recover expenses. Operating a nonprofit animal rescue organization in a caring and professional manner is important to the members of Animal Oasis, and can only be done through donations. No one involved in this organization has received any profit
  
A donation is requested for the pet you are interested in. Understanding that the requested donation is just that, and should you return this reptile you will not receive your donation back.