Parrot Adoption Application

Name:     Age:  
E-Mail Address:    Signature:  

Spouse/Significant Other:  
Is this person aware of the tentative adoption?   YES   NO

Children's Ages:  
Address:  
City, State, Zip:  
Phone (Home):      Work:  
Best time to call? / At what number?  
Occupation:  
Spouse's Occupation:  

If present relationship were to change, who would keep the bird?  
Do all members in your household know you are planning to adopt a parrot?  
Who will be the bird's primary caretaker?  
How many hours daily would the bird be left alone?  
Type of dwelling:   House   Condo   Apartment   Other:  
Do you: Rent    Own
If you rent, do you have the landlord's permission toown a bird?   YES    NO
Does anyone in your home smoke?   YES    NO
Doyou own any other birds or pets?   YES    NO
If yes, what are they and how many are there?  

What type of parrot would you like to adopt?  
Will you accept a bird with behavioral problems?   YES    NO
Will you accept a handicapped bird?   YES    NO
If you travel, who'd take care of the bird while you're away?  

Do you have an Avian Vet?  
Do we have permission to contact your vet for references?   YES    NO
If yes, enter name and number:  

How do you plan to train your parrot?  

Are you aware that hookbills have a normal urge to chew wood, buttons, jewelry, furniture, molding and any other thing that may get in the way of their potentially destructive beaks?  YES   NO
All parrots have the capability of talking but not all will talk. Some birds wills scream in loud pitches, continuously. They may just need attention, food or love. They may also have behavioral habits that could be hard to break. How would you handle these situations?  

Parrots can require a lot of attention and maintenance. Medical attention and poperly feeding the bird can be expensive. Have you considered this?  YES   NO

If you were to move out of state, would you contact the club and/or the previous owners as a courtesy?  YES   NO

Under what circumstances would you not be able to keep the bird?
Divorce/Separation  New Baby  New Job  Allergies
New Relationship  Illness  Preferring one person over another
Other:  

Why do you feel you are qualified to adopt a bird?  
Would you permit inspection of your home prior to adoption?  YES   NO
Would you allow a post adoption visit to your home by a club member?  YES   NO

How would you quarantine your bird?  
Describe signs of illness in a bird:  
Certain materials used as a cage liner could kill a bird. List safe cage liners:  
Can you describe some of the dangers that a bird might be exposed to in any household?  
Vitamin deficiencies can be hazardous to your bird's health. It is important to provideyour bird with a wide variety of foods. What foods would you feed to an exotic bird?  
What are some of the foods toxic to birds?  

Where will the bird's cage be located?  
How is the proper cage size determined for each bird?   
What materials are safe for perches?  
Why is it necessary to have different diameter perches?  
List some toxic household cleaners and plants:  

The club reminds you that in the event you cannot keep your bird, you must call us. Please alert us if you have found an alternative care situation. We have made a commitment with the donor, which must be honored at all times.

By checking this box you are agreeing to apply for adoption of a bird from Feathered Friends Forever and are agreeing to pay a non-refundable fee/donation of $25.00. The application and fee paid does not mean that an adoption will take place. The $25.00 donation processing fee will go towards toys, food and the welfare of the birds that make the rescue a permanent home.

Adoptor's Signature:      Date:  

Image Verification: Please enter the following letters/numbers:
  

*Feathered friends reminds you that in the event you cannot keep your bird, you must call us.