We can all encounter unexpected changes in our lifetime and sadly some of those may impact our beloved birds in negative ways. It’s difficult to find the right new home for your parrot unless you have friends or family that understand and love your bird.

Feathered Friends Forever Rescue can assist with your decision to place your feathered family member here at our parrot rescue and sanctuary. This may be a short visit during relocation or family reorganization, or a permanent placement if that’s best for you and your bird.

Parrots are very sensitive to family stress and may react with negativity or plucking. Divorce, moving or other life changes may occur where you cannot provide proper care and time for your parrot. Military deployment may require your bird to stay with us until you return home. Hundreds of birds from various backgrounds have found their way to Feathered Friends from across the United States. Some are permanent residents, some get adopted and some are vacationing here while their humans are otherwise occupied.

Financial Support:

Since we operate solely on donations, your financial support is necessary to both your family companion and the continued success of the Rescue. Several factors are evaluated to ensure proper funding is present for your parrot. Medical care, food requirements, special needs and maintenance are just a few of the necessities of parrot care. In order to continue to accept new birds, we must have the resources to support the existing flock first. Therefore, we will require donations for all aspects of placement.

Change of Address:

If you move, please make certain that we have your new address, phone and email information.

Vacations:

If your parrot can’t accompany you on a trip, staying at Feathered Friends may be a better option than solitude or depending on the neighbor to provide proper care. We will establish a rate based on individual requirements.

Temporary Residence:

All applications for sanctuary must be submitted with current vet records and stated health condition. This is for the safety of your bird as well as other birds and the staff.

Financial arrangements will be determined based on the parrot’s needs and your desires. This includes housing, special food, etc.

Military personnel should provide contact anticipated return date and information, both for the individual and family. Contact information for Feathered Friends should also be listed in your records and with your family members.

Permanent Residence:

When placing your bird in a permanent residency program, you need to support it with a monthly or annual payment plan. This can be established with your bank, credit card or PayPal.

Estate planning and Estate entrusted parrots require proper paperwork to ensure proper placement. Our Estate planners can provide assistance in this area if needed.

If a bird is placed as a permanent resident from an estate and the estate financial means fail to maintain the bird, it then becomes the responsibility of Feathered Friends Forever to maintain the said birds in a forever care or find a qualified adoptive home.

Adoptive or Permanent Placement:

There are times when a parrot and a family find themselves in an incompatible relationship. This is when the humans discover they are not the best matches for their beloved parrot. Feathered Friends Forever can assist by evaluating the parrot’s behaviors, physical health and well being, along with the same factors for the family members. Like any relationship, sometimes there are irreconcilable differences and everyone is better off going their separate ways.

If the parrot is an adoptable candidate we work very hard to find proper placement in a new home. It is substantially better for the parrot to live in a permanent home with a compatible and happy family. If the parrot is not suitable to become someone’s loving pet, then it will remain a permanent resident at the Rescue.

Abandoned Birds:

Sad as it may seem, some folks simply drop off their family member, discontinue financial support and are never heard from again. Would you do this to your parent or child who you placed in the assisted living facility? We like to believe that all parrot owners are responsible, caring people.

If you agree to monthly or annual support, please make sure that you honor your commitment. Should your personal situation change or you have financial issues, just let us know and we will do what we can to accommodate this until you recover. Hopefully, everyone has provided for their companion in their estate planning should something unforeseen happen. Remember that most of these birds will outlive all of us.

However, if it appears that someone has abandoned their bird here, after 90 days we will try to contact them by phone, email and postal mail. If there is no response, we will consider this parrot property of the Rescue and try to find a home or other placement.

Transportation:

Whether your decision is to sanctuary or adopt out your parrot Feathered Friends Forever will help your bird find a new life. Please contact us in advance so we can be ready for your bird’s arrival.

When bringing your beloved pet to the Rescue, it is important that it has the best start possible conditions during the transition. Please bring his/her cage, toys and belongings and at least a 30 day supply of his/her favorite foods. It is emotionally difficult for anyone to be taken away from home, family, toys, foods and normal environment all at once. These things will help your bird adjust better and feel more stable during the transitions. Be sure to write down things like vocabulary, special treats, routines and things that may frighten your bird.

If you are shipping your pet with the airlines, make certain that weather conditions along the entire route are not severe and there are no anticipated flight delays. Make all arrangements in advance and notify the Rescue when you check your bird in. Be certain the bird’s carrier is secured and well marked including 24/7 phone numbers with contact information. Fresh fruit can be a travel substitute for water and food.

Birds that are traveling in a vehicle must be protected for extremes of heat, cold and drafts. Keep your bird away from air conditioning or heat vents, direct sunlight and open windows when driving. Treat your bird with the same care that you would give a human infant. Make sure there is fresh water and some food during the ride. Never transport a bird in the back of a truck where wind, road debris and exhaust fumes could be deadly.

If you are bringing your bird to the Rescue, be prepared for the emotional impact of leaving your dear friend with us, and feel free to spend some time together before you leave.

Feathered Friends Forever cares for these birds with donations from generous people like you and we appreciate your continued contribution of financial support for your bird during its residence or until we can find a new home. Remember that this is one of your family members and you are welcome to visit whenever possible.