Thank
you for your interest in adopting a bird from Parrots-R-4Ever
Avian Rescue and Sanctuary. Adopting a bird from us is
not easy or quick. In placing a bird for adoption, our goal and our obligation
is to get each bird into the right home for life. Our adoption process is
designed to insure that potential adopters are properly prepared and have a
full understanding of exactly what they are commiting themselves to in parrot
ownership. We realize that our requirements are stringent, and somewhat
time-consuming, but we do it in the best interest of the birds.PARS
reserves the right to alter our adoption policies and/or procedures on a
case-by-case basis when, in the judgement of PARS, it is in the best interest
of the bird to do so. Our goal is to place each bird we adopt into a
safe, attentive, stable and long-term home. Therefore,
PARS reserves the right to refuse adoption to
any person for any reason that it believes is not consistant with these goals.
Please
be aware that we can not and will not discuss adoption or availability without
first receiving a fully completed Adoption Application.
Step
1: Please begin by reviewing the
contents of this page and the sample adoption contract to
familiarize yourself with our adoption process and
policies.
Step
2: Complete an Adoption
Application Form and mail it to the address below. Incomplete applications
will not be considered.
Step
3: Upon reciept, we will review you
application for basic qualifications and experience as well as what species of
bird you are most interested in adopting.
Step
4: If we do not have any of the species
you are interested in residence at the time, we will let you know and place you
on our watch list in the event that a species of interest comes in.
Step
5: If we have one or more of the species you
are interested in, we will contact you to arrange a first visit to our
facility. This is to give you an opportunity to meet the bird and for it
to meet you. Multiple visits are usually required to objectively determine
compatibility so you may be asked to make from 1 to 7 additional
visits to spend time with the bird before a determination is made. Once there
have been sufficient visits for you and your PARS representative to jointly
determine that there is a high probability of success in the adoption we will
discuss with you what preparations need to be made to receive the bird in your
home. When you are satified that all preparations are made, we
will schedule a visit to your home to deliver the bird to you.
Step
6: When we bring the bird to your home, we will
first verify that you have made appropriate preparations to care for the bird
in your home. We are not Good Housekeeping Magazine or the Health Department
and are not interested in passing judgement on your home or life style. We are
simply verifing that the bird is provided with a clean, safe and appropriately
sized cage (and accessory items) in a safe, toxin-free and stimulating
environment. If there is a problem in the preparations that presents a threat
to the well being of the bird that can not be satisfactorily corrected
immediately, we will retain custody of the bird and schedule a second visit
after corrects have been made. If everything is satisfactory, we will collect
the adoption fee per the schedule below, enter into a 90-day probationary
adoption contract and leave the bird in your care.
| ADOPTION
FEE SCHEDULE |
| Size
Representative Birds |
Adoption Fee (Varies with Species) |
| Mini |
Finch, Budgie |
$10.00 |
| Petite |
Cockateil,
Love Bird |
$25.00 |
| Small |
Small
Conure, Small Parakeet, Parrotlet |
$60.00 |
| Small-Medium |
Caique,
Medium-Large Conure, Large Parakeet |
$100.00 -
$125.00
|
| Medium |
African
Grey, Amazon, Eclectus, Smaller Cockatoo |
$225.00
|
| Large |
Large
Cockatoo, Macaw |
$300.00 -
$400.00
|
| We are
not a "reseller" of birds, but we do have to pay the bills. Though
we do receive occasional cash donations, adoption fees pay the vast
majority of the avian care expenses at PARS. We make every effort to keep
our adoption fees as low as possible, yet keep the bill-collectors off our
back. Though we take in and care for many birds whose medical care expenses far
exceed their adoption fee we try to keep the fees uniform at approximately 1/3
the retail price one would expect to pay a breeder or pet store. |
If,
at the end of the probationary
period, this appears to be a successful adoption the Adoption Contract
will become permanent . However, if
we have reason to believe at any point in time during the
probationary period that it is not in the best interest of the bird
to remain in your custody,
we will request and require the immediate return of the bird. Should we have
reason to require the return of the bird, you will not be compensated for
any of your expenses related to the adopted bird while the bird was in your
custody. Please review the Sample Adoption Contract for additional details
about returns and refunds.
After
the adoption is finalized, we will be available for follow-on assistance
whenever you might need us.
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