HSLC Animal Check Out Request Form

Each individual classroom teacher requesting an animal must complete the form below for themselves. 

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Please thoroughly read the care guidelines (https://tinyurl.com/HSLC-Pet-Guide) and care sheet for your preferred species of animal (Care Sheets) before submitting a request.

Please allow 2 school days between your request and your intended pick up date.

Finally, please email our Animal Curator Elisa Caywood - Best (elisa.caywoodbest@pisd.edu) with any additional questions or concerns.
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First and Last Name *
Campus *
Grade(s) Taught or Population Served *
Your Room Number on Campus (where this animal will be while on campus) *
Cell Phone Number (for emergencies) *
Anticipated Check Out Date *
Please allow 2 full school days between request submission and anticipated pickup date.

Please message us if you have not received confirmation of your request within 2 days of submission. Additional time to prepare requested critters may be needed between April 1st and the end of the school year due to increased request volume during this time.

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Expected Return Date *
Please select a day late in May if you intend to keep your animal for the full school year. Some species have special guidelines concerning how long they may be checked out.

For short term checkouts taking place in late spring, please select a return date no later than May 16th.
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Select the best representation of your interest in checking out an animal: *
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Animals

Please select each animal you would like.  HSLC staff will determine and provide the appropriate equipment needed for each animal at checkout.

Please view the supply lists associated with each species for more information.

Reptiles
Mammals
Birds

Please keep in mind that birds are very vocal and can be disruptive in some classroom situations.
Frogs and Toads
Fish/Aquarium Set-Ups
Aquariums should be kept set up on your campus for the entire school year.

Aquariums must be set up and "cycled" (allows the water to build up beneficial bacteria and stabilize) for at least two weeks prior to animal pick up. Aquariums are unable to come back to the Center for holiday boarding because of this.

If the aquarium remains set up and functioning in your classroom, the fish/axolotl may be transported in a temporary, aquatic carrier back to the Center for select breaks for boarding.

Please remember that it is recommended to keep 10 gallons of water for 1 inch of aquatic animal.

Guppie or Mosquito Fish
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Land Snails
We have a separate request form for the spring Middle School Lesson "Slime Traveler" lesson requiring snails: www.tinyurl.com/hslc-snails 
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Creepy Crawlies
Are you open to alternative suggestions if your selected animal(s) is unavailable?
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Care Check Questions
These questions can be answered by reviewing the care materials provided on the www.pisd.edu/holifield website.
Can a PISD animal from Holifield be sent home with students? *
Foods for my PISD animal: *
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PISD keeps climate control on in our school buildings 24/7/356 *
Comments, Notes, or Questions for our staff: *
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