Reasons Parrots are Brought to Feathered Friends Forever
- Allergies
- Too messy
- Too loud
- Destructive
- No longer have time to spend with the bird
- Started plucking feathers
- We had, or are having, a baby
- Changed job or lost job
- Moving
- Started biting
- Dislikes other household members
- Was given as a gift
- Child became bored with it
- Child got bit
Having a Companion Bird is a Lifelong Decision
Parrots have a relatively long life span. In fact, most larger parrots will outlive their owner. As a general rule, the larger the bird, the longer the expected lifespan is. For example, a budgie (parakeet) has a lifespan of 5 to 12 years. The oldest pet macaw was reported to have lived 112 years.
Please take this into consideration before choosing to adopt a parrot.
Companion Birds are Expensive
Aside from the initial cost of adopting a parrot, there are other expenses to keep in mind. A properly sized parrot cage is a must and are quite costly. Parrot safe toys must be provided at a cost of $20+ for each toy (and they will need to be replaced on a regular basis). Retail parrot food plus fresh fruits and vegetables can easily add $125+ to your monthly grocery budget. There is also the cost of proper veterinary care from an avian vet to consider before choosing to bring a parrot into your home.
We Will NOT Ship Birds - No Exceptions!
The best adoptions result from people who take their time and get to know the birds first. This means coming to the rescue for a couple of days and spending time with your new friend at the rescue, which is their familiar territory.
You must pick up your bird in person and bring proper transportation for your new companion. If you are using commercial aircraft, be aware that live animals may only be transported in certain weather conditions. Check with your airline for details and applicable fees.
Adoption Should Not Be Misconstrued as an Easy or Cheaper Alternative to Purchasing One
The adoption process can be lengthy and involves costs to the prospective adopter.
Application link located at bottom of page.
- Please allow up to 7-10business days for us to review and process your adoption application.
- Please be sure you provide a valid email address that is checked regularly, as this will be how you are contacted. It is your responsibility to check your spam folder. If we do not receive a response from our initial email, your application will be deleted from our system in 30 days.
- If your application for adoption is approved, you must be prepared to visit our facility and complete a minimum number of volunteer hours. For adoptions, we are only scheduling volunteers on Saturday and Sunday (Saturday is preferable) at this time.
- There are additional adoption fees to cover the rescue's cost of caring for the bird. These costs vary and are specific to each individual bird (medical fees, medications, special diets, etc...).
- The most successful adoptions occur when potential adopters come to the rescue with an open mind instead of wanting only a specific type of bird. For this and other reasons, we do not post a listing of our adoptable birds.
- There is a nonrefundable application processing fee of $10.00, which is due at the time your application is submitted, this can be cash or credit (in person) or via PayPal. Applications received without the appropriate $10.00 application fee WILL NOT be processed.