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Why Should I Adopt a Parrot?

On average, a companion bird will have seven different homes in its lifetime. They are all waiting for human companions with BIG hearts to give them a home where they will find security and a sense of belonging.

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Adoption Policies

Things to Consider

  • Parrots are a lifestyle and living with one is a very different experience than living with a cat or dog.
  • Parrots are complex social animals with emotional and physical needs.
  • Parrots can be loud, some can achieve 135 decibels
  • Parrots can be messy, vacuums and floor mops become your best friends
  • Parrots can be destructive, can you live without baseboards or trim?
  • Parrots can live 80+ years, will you?
  • Living with a parrot can be one of the most rewarding relationships of your life!

Adoption Policies

  • We adopt within Canada only
  • You must be able to travel to the greater Vancouver area to meet us and the birds
  • A home visit with a representative of our choosing is mandatory
  • Participation in our online Bird Basics class is required
  • We do not adopt to anyone under the age of 19
  • We do not adopt parrots to be given as gifts
  • Window screens are mandatory
  • Having other animals does not exclude you from adoption, however a behavior assessment of the animals in the home is done.  Most importantly we assess the ability of the adults in the home to manage a multi species home

Adoption Form

Please complete each question to the best of your ability.

    We recommend that you seek the advice of an avian veterinarian if your bird becomes ill or you have any questions in the care of your bird. Your avian veterinarian must be a member in good standing with The Association of Avian Veterinarians. If your veterinarian clinic does not specialize in avian medicine what percentage is avian-related, are they vet board certified?

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