Mink Adoption Application (Private Home)

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Please Sign that you are fully aware that we reserve the right to refuse adoption to any applicant for any reason and that mink are required to go to experienced homes. *

I understand

Please Sign that you understand that by falsifying or omitting any information in this form, there is a higher chance of being Denied outright and even ending up on a Blacklist for future adoptions not only from us, but from our mutual contacts as well. *

I understand

Basic Info

Personal Info

Name *

First

Last

Date of Birth *

Email *

Phone *

Home Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Please upload a copy of your photo ID/Driver's License to verify the information provided

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Have you ever owned a mink before? *

Yes, currently own
Yes, previously owned
No, never owned

Have you ever lost, rehomed or given away an animal? *

Please describe the situation and reasons for which you replied "Yes" above. *

Employment Info/Financial Burden

This section covers who will be responsible for costs of care pertaining to owning this animal. Mink being an uncommon exotic animal will require an exotics vet who is experienced in working with mink or wildlife as a whole, which can be rather expensive.

Are you currently employed? *

Yes
No
Contract/Freelance

Employer Name *

Job Title *

How long have you had this job? *

As you are currently unemployed, please list who will bear the financial burden regarding this animal for you and what is their relationship to you. *

Name of their Employer *

What is their Job Title? *

How long have they had this job? *

Approximate Annual household income: *

Mink are an uncommon exotic animal and are likely to require special vet care. Their vet bills can be very expensive due to their inherent genetic issues. By adopting this animal, you will be committing to provide for it financially.

Qualifying Experiences

Mink require experienced handlers and keepers as they are not like your average pet, or even like many exotics. We will follow up with the two references listed in this section, so please list the references that correspond with your most relevant experience for the best result.

Please list any relevant experience you have had with mustelidae or wildlife and for how long *

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First Reference

This reference is not allowed to be a personal/relative reference.

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone *

Second Reference

This reference is may be a personal/relative reference.

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone *

We do require that any potential mink owner join "The Domestic Mink" group on Facebook. *

I will join
I have already joined
I do not want to join

"The Domestic Mink" is a group run by us and one of our sister rescues and meant for the education and networking between multiple mink owners and organizations across the USA and internationally.

Housing

This section covers your housing situation and those whom you live with and may have contact with or be involved in choices regarding this animal.

Do you rent or own? *

I Rent
I Own

Do you have the landlord's permission for this animal? *

Pick the most appropriate *

Rent, in my own name, directly from the owner
Rent, in my own name, via a management company
Rent, by my spouse/life partner
Rent, by someone else in the household
Rent, as part of a group/roommates

Landlord Info

Landlord's Name *

Landlord's Email *

Landlord's Phone *

Pick the most appropriate *

Owned, by myself or spouse/life partner
Owned, by someone else in the household

Please describe your home *

Single Family
Apartment
Condo/Duplex
Townhouse
Student Housing
Farm or Home with extra acreage

Check all who share your household *

I live alone
Spouse/Partner
Boyfriend/Girlfriend
Child(ren)
Other Relative(s)
Roommate(s)

You marked Boyfriend/Girlfriend, is this a serious relationship that will endure the lifetime of the animal, or do you both at least have set boundaries over who keeps the animal should you break up? *

This question is not intended to judge anyone, but many surrenders and pet-owner fights, including calls to animal control, happen because custody of the animal has not been figured out beforehand should the relationship end for whatever reason.

You marked Other Relatives/Roommate(s), will they have any say when it comes to this animal? *

How many children live with you? *

Please count all occupants or regular visitors under 16 years old.

Please list the ages of the 4 youngest children.

Age of child #1 *

Age of child #2 *

Age of child #3 *

Age of child #4 *

Does anyone in your household have a pet allergy? *

Yes
No
Not sure

Please provide details

Please list who is affected, how it affects them, if they are being treated with medication for any reactions, or if this will provide any issue in the obtaining or keeping of this or any other animal.

Does everyone who will have access to this animal, agree regarding obtaining it and providing care for it? *

Do you plan on moving any time soon? *

No
Yes, within the next few months
Yes, but not for at least a year
Perhaps

When will you move? *

Adoption Info & Preferences

Please be aware that we do NOT breed our mink, while we may sometimes have kits in our care up for adoption, there is no intentional breeding being done and kit availability is not guaranteed at any point. We can also not guarantee any specific coat color, other than those that are currently available for adoption.

I am interested in adopting *

Kit/Pup
Juvenile
Adult
Senior

Is there a specific gender preference?

No, either gender is fine
Female
Male

Are you willing to adopt a special needs mink?

Previously abused, physical or sensory deficit such as a missing limb, ear, tail, or blindness, fear biter, elderly, etc.

Please specify which:

Please describe your ideal mink

Personality, age, appearance, etc.

Medical Health, Vet Care & Wellbeing

This section goes over the medical and veterinary needs of this animal, as well as their dietary needs. Mink are an uncommon exotic animal and require an exotics vet experienced with mink or wildlife to see them. Not all exotic vets will be willing to see mink, please discuss this with your chosen vet ahead of time.

Does your vet have experience with mink? *

A vet that has prior experience with mink is highly preferred. Please note that if you do not have a vet yet, adoption will not proceed until you have established yourself with a vet.

Vet Info

Clinic Name *

Name of Veterinarian *

Clinic Phone

Clinic Email *

Clinic Website / URL

Clinic Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Is this clinic also an emergency/24-hour vet office?

Yes
No
I don't know

Do you have access to an emergency/24-hour vet?

Please be aware that if you do not know of an Emergency/24-hr vet that sees mink, that you will be required to research who is your closest option and provide their information before adoption approval can be finalized.

Are you aware of the potential medical concerns with mink?

Have you ever dealt with an animal that has had behavioral or medical conditions? *

Please describe in detail

Do you have any experience in giving medication to difficult animals? Please describe

Are you able to take your mink for an annual health check? *

Could you afford to pay for emergency treatment? *

What will be the main source of food? *

Raw
Canned or other commercial "wet" food

We cannot recommend feeding any dry food (kibble) for this particular animal.

Please select all forms that are applicable *

Whole Prey
Balanced/Whole Prey Grinds
Frankenprey offered in a balanced ratio
Reconstituted Freeze-Dried Raw

Please list the Canned or other commercial wet food that will be fed *

Please list the Brand Name and Type

Please Sign that you understand that a Raw diet is what we currently feed all mink, and that that is the diet we recommend to keep them on. *

I understand and agree

Do you have easy access to a raw diet? *

Yes
No
I don't know

We can provide resources for procuring raw through online providers. We also suggest reaching out to local feeder breeder and reptile keepers in your area as they may be able to connect you with local sellers.

Animal Housing/Enclosure & Other Animals

This section covers what other animals this animal will share their home with and how they will be housed. Please describe and provide photos/video of where you intend to keep this animal. All enclosure/housing must be approved as being safe and suitable before placement of a mink will be considered.

Where will you house this animal: *

Indoors
Outside
Both inside and outside

Please list what will be provided for cooling during the hot seasons when housed outside? Or for shelter during the cold seasons? *

Please describe the housing/cage/enclosure that will be used for this animal in detail *

Please upload photos/video of the setup mentioned above *

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.

Is there 24/7 access to water for swimming? *

Yes
No
Not 24/7, but frequently

Mink are semi-aquatic by nature and will require access to water adequate enough to splash and swim in.

Please describe how often *

Describe what access to swimming is available *

Please upload a photo of the available swimming access from above

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Please be aware that for adoption approval and overall animal wellbeing, we do require all applicants to provide a mink with water adequate to splash and swim in.

Are there any objects or surfaces that will allow this animal to climb? *

Climbing is as important to mink as water to swim in, an ideal enclosure will allow them some form of climbing enrichment at all times.

Please describe what other enrichment activities will be available to this animal *

Do you own any other animals?

No, none
Yes

How many other animals do you own?

Selected Value: 0

Please list every species and breed of the other animals *

Breed is important to note, especially in dogs, as certain breeds make a home unsuitable for keeping a mink.

Please describe in detail how the other animals are housed *

Who would take care of your mink if you had to leave town for an emergency? *

Terms of Conditions & Release of Liability

Please Sign that you understand that Rocky Mountain Mink Refuge will not be held liable for any incorrectly provided or falsified information on your part that may lead to any physical harm of any property, person(s), or animal(s). *

I understand and agree

Please Sign that you agree that Rocky Mountain Mink Refuge will bear no liability nor legal obligation regarding the legal state of owning mink in your state, county, or city. It is your responsibility to research this and take appropriate action. *

I agree

Please Sign that you accept that a representative of Rocky Mountain Mink Refuge may request to perform an in-person house visit to determine if placement is appropriate. Notice will be given at least 24-hrs in advance. *

I understand and agree

Please Sign that you understand that you will be required to have this animal seen by a vet within 1-2 weeks of adoption and that you are required to provide proof that this has been complied with. (Due to the current overbooked schedules of most vets being at least a month out, we will take that into consideration for an extension.) *

I agree

Please Sign that you understand that if your present living conditions change to where you can no longer care for this animal, that you MUST contact Rocky Mountain Mink Refuge for their surrender. No selling or giving away of this animal may occur without explicit permission and referral from Rocky Mountain Mink Refuge. *

I understand and agree

Please Sign that you understand that it is your responsibility to keep this animal away from health hazards and dangerous objects around the house, as well as outside. If injury, a blockage or potential poisoning occurs, you will be required to seek emergency veterinary care. *

I understand and agree

Please Sign that you will provide this animal with nutritionally sufficient and species appropriate food. We HIGHLY recommend a balanced raw diet. *

I agree

Please Sign that you will not cut the mink's teeth or have them declawed. Neither will you hit or use any physical punishments for discipline such as nose flicking, ear pulling or scruffing to dominate. Doing either is inhumane and animal cruelty charges will be filed. *

I understand and agree

Please Sign that you will not have this animal "descented" unless medically necessitated by this animal's vet for health reasons. Proof will be required from the vet. *

I understand and agree

Please Sign that you understand that Rocky Mountain Mink Refuge may inquire from time to time as to how the adopted animal is doing and may require photo or video proof. *

I understand and agree

Are you aware of the laws regarding mink ownership in your state? You may be required to obtain a permit/license in certain states. *

Yes, I can legally own one, I have a valid permit/license.
No, but I will find out.
Yes, I can own one, mink are unregulated in our state.
No, I cannot legally own a mink.

Rocky Mountain Mink Refuge will bear no liability if you attempt to procure this animal under illegal pretense.

Please Sign that you agree NOT to use this animal to breed at all. Doing so will result not only in termination of the contract, but a breach of contract fine (starting at $500) and confiscation of the animal and any babies to be surrendered back to the rescue within five (5) calendar days. You will also be blacklisted from Rocky Mountain Mink Refuge and all connected sanctuaries/rescues across the USA. *

I understand and agree

Please Sign that you are fully aware that we reserve the right to refuse adoption to any applicant for any reason. Upon acceptance and finalized arrangements you will be required to sign a binding contract. *

I understand and agree

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Signature

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Date

Personal Info

Employment Info/Financial Burden

Qualifying Experiences

First Reference

Second Reference

Housing

Adoption Info & Preferences

Medical Health, Vet Care & Wellbeing

Please be aware that if you do not know of an Emergency/24-hr vet that sees mink, that you will be required to research who is your closest option and provide their information before adoption approval can be finalized.

Animal Housing/Enclosure & Other Animals

Please be aware that for adoption approval and overall animal wellbeing, we do require all applicants to provide a mink with water adequate to splash and swim in.

Terms of Conditions & Release of Liability

RMMR is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.