ANNEX H
PERMISSION TO BRING A PET TO SCHOOL
I would like to apply for a cage for my pet who is called
and is a (type/breed)
Please note acceptable animals include small pets such as Hamsters, Gerbils, Guinea Pigs and Rabbits. Only one existing pet is allowed. If you intend purchasing a new pet for your child to bring to School please discuss this in advance with the Registrar - Mrs Clough. It is possible for goldfish to be kept within the Boarding House.
I promise that I will look after my pet, will feed and water it every day, and make arrangements for it to be looked after during holidays or take it home.
(There are no facilities for small pet care in the College over the holidays, including half term holidays)
I have owned my pet for
 months/years
If I do not look after my pet I understand that the school may ask me to take my pet home, and I will make arrangements to do this. I have read, understood and agree to the notes, terms and conditions below. I realise my pet could be taken to the RSPCA without further referral to myself or my parents if I do not abide by the terms and conditions stated below.
Pupil's Name
Form
I undertake to endorse the care of my child's pet, and will make arrangements to bring the pet home if it is neglected. If the animal becomes ill and needs veterinary care whilst at the College I agree to pay any expenses incurred. I have read, understood and agree to the notes, terms and conditions below. I accept that in certain circumstances my child's pet could be taken to the RSPCA without further referral to me or my child if I/they do not abide by the terms and conditions stated below. If the pet is a rabbit I confirm the rabbit has been neutered.
Parents Name
Telephone Number
Email Address
(* please use your valid e-mail address -
without this, the form will not be transmitted to us)
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Note: No pet will be accepted at College until this form has been properly completed, returned to the College and the College has replied in writing its willingness for the pet to be kept at school. The College may, at its absolute discretion, refuse acceptance for a pet to be kept on its premises.

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TERMS, CONDITIONS & CHARGES RELATING TO PETS BROUGHT TO SCHOOL
 Over the years we have had situations of children going into town at a weekend and buying a rabbit, hamster or gerbil and bringing it back to school without parents or school being aware.

We have had many instances of a child tiring of owning a pet and "selling" it on to a friend. In one situation a parent who did not know their child had "bought" a pet from another school friend was naturally a little put out to find they then had a vets bill for £45 when the pet required veterinary treatment.

The school has also found at half terms and end of terms that several pets are left in their cages with no workable or reliable arrangements from parents for someone else to care for the pet off campus during the holidays.

Sadly on occasions some children's enthusiasm for a pet wanes and the care that the pet then receives is little short of disgusting. We have had circumstances where a pet had not been neutered and is then part of the reason why we "suddenly" have 5 more unwanted and
unexpected baby pets!

From Easter 2001 every pet kept at school will be issued with a '.Pet Passport". This laminated card will show a photograph of the pet and the relevant child. In the school office a copy of the card will be kept with a copy of the completed Form Annex H and a copy of the schools written agreement to this pet being kept at school. Any pets found without a pet passport will regrettably be taken to the RSPCA without further communication to parents or children.

Any child not looking after their pet responsibly will have the pet passport removed. Then the parent must remove the pet from school within 7 days or the school will take the pet to the RSPCA without further referral to parents/pupil. [This can include - a) leaving a pet to roam in the pet area and not kept within its cage when the child is not present, b) leaving bedding and feed allover the place, c) Pets taken into a boarding house, school, equestrian centre or any other building other than the designated proper pet area, for any reason will automatically loose their pet passport.]

Any pet found left at school during holiday periods, including half term holidays, will AUTOMATICALLY be taken to the RSPCA without further communication to parents or children. The school does not allow pets to be left here during holiday periods and for local people or day children to come onto campus at these times to care for any pets.

Parents are responsible for all special requirements beyond basic feed and bedding that is required for the care of their child's pet including ALL veterinary charges. Only ONE pet is allowed per child even if sharing the same cage.

If for ANY reason the School or Estate staff have to care for a pet there will be a charge to parents of £5 per day per animal. (eg: If a child is ill or suspended)

ALL rabbits MUST be certified neutered by a vet and parents prior to being accepted at school.

Pets are only accepted onto College premises on the express understanding that parents and children agree to the above. The College reserves the right at any time to withdraw permission for a pet to be kept at school.