Note: If you are a breeder you must fill out both top and bottom portions of the below application.

I'm repeating myself a 2nd time here because it seems like people aren't getting the message. It states this on the previous page as well. I guess some of us don't want to take the time to actually read over my site and the information I provide. Again please be sure to answer every single question thoroughly and truthfully. If there are any questions left blank your application will be rejected. Also if there are questions that do not refer to you please mark them as N/A.

Also please if you would check out our 'BlogSpot' page on our website.

I will explain briefly here about BlogSpot. Our account with BlogSpot will let you subscribe to our rattery. When anything new is posted to our blog such as when we have babies available, when litters are born, and other rattery updates an email will automatically be sent to your email inbox. This will help adopters reserve babies faster and easier.

Click below to visit our BlogSpot and be sure to subscribe.
Sweet Whispers Rattery BlogSpot


Name: 
Address: 
City: 
State: 
Zip Code: 
Home phone number: 
Cell phone number: 
Email Address: 
Website: 

How did you find us? 

Do you rent or own your residence? 
** If you rent I must get consent from the property owner.

Are you over 18? 
If you are not 18, I will need to speak to a parent or guardian before you can reserve a baby. Please give me the best way to contact them: 

Does anyone else reside in your household, excluding yourself? 
If yes, can you please tell me their ages. 
** This better enables me to ensure the rat(s) is placed in an environment compatible with their personality. 

How many rats are you interested in? 
What rats/litters are you interested in? 
What colors/markings are you interested in? 
Coat Type: 
Ear Type: 
What sex do you prefer? 

If you currently own pet rats, how long have you owned rats as pets? 

If you do not currently own pet rats have you ever had them as pets? 
If not do you have experience with other pet rats? 
If yes, how much and please explain further? 

If you have not owned rats before have you and other members of your family exposed yourselves to pet rats to be sure that you are physically capable of owning them, i.e. made sure you nor any other person in your household has any allergies to them? 

Why do you want to own rats? 

Have you bred rats in the past? 

Will you be breeding? 

Do you plan on owning or currently own rat(s) of the opposite sex? 
If yes, what would you do in the case of an accidental pregnancy? 
** Owning rats of the opposite sex will not automatically exclude you from adopting. 

If you have both males and females, do you keep them in the same room? 
If yes, do you have proper caging to keep males and females separate? 

Have any rat(s) in your care ever had babies? 
If yes, please tell me a little about the circumstances. 
** Accidental litters, rescues & even intentional litters will not automatically exclude you from adopting. 

Will this be a child's pet? 

Are the rats for you or someone else? 

Who will be this rat's main caretaker? 

Will you supervise the child when interacting with the rat(s) and while caring for the rat(s)? 

Are there other pets (excluding rats) in the household? 
If yes, please list breed, sex and age of each animal. 

Are there any other rodents (including rats) in the household? 
If yes, please list breed, sex and age of each animal. 

Have you ever had to place an animal in a rescue or shelter? 
If yes, please explain in more detail. 

What are your plans for this pet? 

What type of cage do you have for them? 
** Dimensions would be great along with pictures. 

What type of cage (if you do not currently have one) are you getting for them? 
** Dimensions would be great along with pictures. 

Do you have another cage in case introductions don't go well (if you have other rats at home)? 

Where will the cage be located at? 

What type of bedding do you/will you be using? 

What do you feed as a main diet? 

What else do you feed? 

What sources of entertainment do you plan on providing? 

How many hours a day can you spend with your rat, on average? 

Are you willing to keep us updated on the heath of the rat(s) you get from us? 

If you can no longer keep or care for your rat(s) you get from us, what will you do with them? 

Do you plan on moving within the next 5 years? 
If yes, will you be moving in or out of state? 
If yes, will you be able to take your new rats with you? 

If you had to leave town, is there someone to watch them or do you take them with you? 

If you had to take them with you how would you plan to transport them? 

Do you quarantine new rats? 
How long? 

Do you have a vet willing to care for rats (an exotics vet)? 
If yes, please provide the name and contact information of the veterinary practice below.

If you do not currently have a vet willing to care for rats, what do you plan on doing in case your rat(s) get sick? 

Does anyone smoke in the house? 

Any other questions? 




Breeder portion...

Rattery Name: 
Rattery Prefix: 
Website: 

How long have you been breeding? 

Do you currently have a mentor? 
If yes, please provide their contact information. 
If not, are you planning to find someone to mentor you? 

Are you a NARR (North American Rat Registry) member? 
If yes, how long have you been a member? 
If no, do you plan on joining and when? 

Do you agree to register said rat(s) with NARR (North American Rat Registry)? 

Are you currently working with any other ratteries? 
If yes, please list them for referral purposes. 

What are your personal goals for your breeding program? 

What kind of research have you done into rat genetics? 

Where did your foundation stock come from? 

What do you do with retired breeders? 

How many litters do you breed at one time? 

How do you choose breeding pairs? 

What age do you breed your females and males? 

Do you cull? 

How many times do you breed your females? 

How many litters per year do you breed on average? 

When do you wean your babies? 

What age do you adopt them out? 

How do you advertise? 

How do you screen potential adopters? 

Do you offer rats to other breeders? 
If yes, how selective are you and what are your requirements? 

Do you have an adoption application? 

Do you have an adoption contract? 

Can you provide at least 3 references from the rat community such as other breeders? 
If yes, please list their names, contact information, websites, etc.. below:
1.) 
2.) 
3.) 

Do you agree not to breed said rat(s) to other rats with an unknown past or pedigree? 

Do you agree to breed said rat(s) only to other rats with at least a 5+ generation pedigree? 

Do you agree to discuss breeding plans of above rat(s) with Sweet Whispers Rattery prior to pairing while under our breeding contract? 

Do you agree to offer 2nd POL (Pick of Litter) from above rat(s) offspring to Sweet Whispers Rattery while under our breeding contract? 

Do you agree that all resulting offspring from said rat(s) and 4 subsequent generations shall be placed as pet only unless written approval is obtained by Sweet Whispers Rattery? 

In general, what are your contract terms for pet and breeding adoptions? 

Are you willing to sign a breeding contract and return rats at your expense if you cannot keep them? 

Do you have any comments or questions?