If you adopt from here, you will not be able to sell, giveaway or otherwise lose possession of the animal, and the animal must be returned to the rescue.
We have a giant follower base, and our animals are widely known throughout the bird community. It’s just so terrible for them when the kids lose interest or leave them behind.Ĥ.) We have a return contract. You may adopt birds for your family, knowing they bond with a specific person usually, but if you think that might be a child, we beg you to not do that. But, the life changes that will be coming up are not good for a bird. But there are a few:ġ.) Smoking in your home is an immediate denial for adoption.Ģ.) You must live in your own home, not with friends, parents, etc.ģ.) You must be over 21. This is because we want the birds we place to have the best possible shot of being with you in your home and in your life, for the rest of theirs. Are there any adoption requirements?Ī. We mentioned we check you out pretty thoroughly. The bird is just too messy.”), if the bird doesn’t acclimate well, you can transfer your adoption fee to a different bird one time within that 60 day period with the return of the bird in your care. Your adoption fee is due that day, but if for any reason (that’s reasonable – things other than “The bird bites. The contract includes a 60 day mandatory acclimation period. The adoptable bird you mesh with will be the bird you are approved for.Ħ.) You will sign your adoption contract the day that you visit. You will have an opportunity to meet and interact with all the birds. For your invitation, we will ask for picture ID – this is for the safety of the rescue, our founder and her family. After you send that, just two steps to go.ĥ.) You’ll be invited to the rescue. In order to move to the next step, 2 out of 3 have to agree you would be a good fit.Ĥ.) If everything checks out, we will ask for a video tour of your home or for a home visit. They will ask questions about you, your home, your knowledge for the species you’re inquiring about, and about your history. The board, made up of three members, Heidi, Katie, Rachel, Lyle and our Founder, Shannon will be asking you questions. We want to get to know you as a human being. What we’re looking for (and we’re pretty up front about it, we think) is your history of owning animals, rehoming animals, and responsibility as a whole with animals. Make sure your profile on Facebook is public (if you need privacy for any reason and cannot make your FB public, we’ll ask you to friend request us so we can all look at your profile.). We’re going to check you out. It’s a great place to get all the up to date information about what’s going on with the rescue.ģ.) Send us a message on Facebook.
We only take in what we can comfortably pay for, care for and house out of our Founder’s personal budget.Ģ.) Come Like our Facebook Page. As a heads up, we do not use Foster Families for birds. Q.What are the steps to adopt?ġ.) Submit an application online (Which is on this page, scroll all the way to the bottom). FAQ READ THIS: It’s everything you need to know before you apply to adopt.